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Creating a Culture of Accountability
Few people will question the importance of accountability in the workplace. Establishing it, however, is an entirely different matter.
But Scott Robley suggests...
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4 Strategies for Successful On-the-Job Training of New Drain Technicians
“I’m overwhelmed. I learned a new piece of equipment today. The person showing me what to do knew everything. The problem I...
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A Look at the Quiet Quitting Phenomenon
If you have your finger on the pulse of the American workplace, you’ve probably heard the phrase “quiet quitting.”
To call it a...
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Learning How To Work On Your Business, Not In It
Pat Grogan has two partners that contribute significantly to the success of his plumbing business: the Nexstar Network and Service Titan, a...
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Is Your Business Structured to Help You Save on Taxes?
Corporate taxes take a big bite out of small businesses. With today’s high inflation rates and the threat of an economic recession,...
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4 Ways to Minimize Downtime at Your Business
You’ve heard the old saying “time is money.” Certainly, business owners strive to use their time wisely and productively, serving clients, developing...
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App Connecting Skilled Workers With Employers Gets an Upgrade
BoomNation, which connects tradespeople with employers who are looking for a better way to engage with and hire qualified skilled workers and...
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Utilizing ‘Human Data’ to Find Your Preferred Customers
Those of us who have been in the marketing industry for years throw around abstract terms like “target audience,” “market data,” “leads,”...
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How to Handle Your Business Getting Sued
As a small-business owner, getting sued is pretty much the last thing you want. Nevertheless, it’s a reality that you should be...
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Starting a New Business? You Need the Big 4
Got a big idea for a new business? Well then, you need the Big 4: an accountant, insurance agent, attorney and banker. A...
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A Look at Different Companies’ Rolling Billboards
The options for business advertising are plentiful. One of the most common for plumbing and drain cleaning companies is making use of...
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Learning How to Become a Better Team
My daughter was listening to music the other day and a song came on by Miranda Lambert called “The House that Built...
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7 Steps for Promoting Employee Engagement
“They’re here, but they’re not here. My staff isn’t committed, and it’s obvious to me and to our customers. We’re in trouble.”
“To...
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The Ins and Outs of Business Email Greetings
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson sent me an email a few years back. I had published an article about the time he gave...
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Should You Get Into Vacuum Excavation?
Excavation work may not be an everyday occurrence for many plumbers and drain cleaners, but when it is required on a job,...
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6 Tips for Handling Employee Layoffs Sensitively
While managing employees can be an incredibly rewarding experience, it’s not without its fair share of struggles. Some of the most challenging...





