Business

Trying to network turns me into a nervous idiot. It’s not something I’m naturally good at, and I’m not sure any amount...

It’s a great irony that the discipline policy preferred by most companies is called “progressive.” The word progressive means “making favorable progress...

Are you looking for a way to foster a stronger sense of team spirit among your employees? Are you nearing retirement and...

If your company doesn’t already have an employee-recognition program, it’s a good idea to start one. And if it already does, perhaps...

“I always seem to get customer complaints about how much I charge them for the work I do. My vendors say they...

Having a website is a necessity for businesses in today’s age. But not all websites are created equal. Some work to convert,...

Jessie Cannizzaro is an outlier in the plumbing world. First, she’s a woman in a heavily male-dominated trade. In addition, she’s technically...

Imagine on Monday that you discover that your meticulous, rule-following accountant and creative, eccentric marketing person have switched positions. How’s this likely...

Whether retirement is just around the corner or decades over the horizon, it’s never too soon to start planning ahead. The choices...

We’ve written before about how tough it can be to stand out and rank at the top of online search results in...

We've been running our family plumbing business for about seven years. During that time, our definition of “success” has shifted dramatically. At first,...

As a small-business owner, it’s only natural that you might sometimes feel daunted. No matter how hard you try, you may never...

It’s commonly accepted these days that different generations of workers — whether they’re millennials, baby boomers or Gen Xers — require different...

Your company’s website has two main purposes: to educate your customers and sell your brand. But with the rise in importance of Google...

It’s still the first quarter of a new year. That means you have a fresh start and a chance to review the...

As a business owner, you’re not only the one who signs the paychecks: You’re the face of the company. You’re its primary...

Seneca Waste Solutions is a complex, sprawling company. But the Des Moines-based business is built on a fairly simple business premise: Differentiate...