Business

Ever have a day so slow you called your own business just to make sure the phone was working? Meanwhile, when you’re...

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of hosting a seminar called “Know Your Role in SEO” (search engine optimization) at the...

Running a business means you’ll eventually face competition. In fact, you probably had competitors in your market as soon as you opened...

Good branding and marketing weren’t invented yesterday. Consider the story of John K. Hogg of Frederick, Maryland, a manufacturer of soap. Mr....

There’s more than one way to market your business, and current trends among drain cleaning companies show a shift away from banners...

It sounds like a simple question. If you’re running a small business, what’s the best way to spend your money? What percentage of...

Whether your current combination unit or jetter operator quits, is reassigned or is out for an extended period of time, finding a...

Why do employees always quit at the worst possible times? It's the busiest time of the year, the phone continually rings, and...

We’ve all done it: downloaded a new app on a smartphone, added new software to a laptop, or purchased something online with...

When you’re thinking about how to market your business, traditional media sources like print, radio ads and television may often come to...

Very few small-business owners enjoy the comforts of total consistency. Usually, business comes in cycles. You’ll have periods where you’re extremely busy...

I passed a trailer recently that advertised a particular pipe bursting process. Nowhere was the contractor’s name listed. The graphics depicted the...

There’s a specific starting point if you’re looking to grow your business. Skip it and any growth efforts will be minimized, or...

HOBAS Pipe USA makes infrastructure investmentsHOBAS Pipe USA recently invested in a custom-manufactured water jet saw at its Houston plant to allow...

Technology changes at an alarmingly rapid pace and it may not be expected, or even possible, for you to keep current with...

Getting enough funds together to afford all the equipment and trucks you need to start or grow your business can be nearly...

Jeff Crigger's career experience is diverse, and so are the services he provides. Dependable Drain & Plumbing was initially a one-man operation with...