Entries Tagged Business

January marks the start of not only a new year, but a new decade. There’s something very refreshing and “clean slate” about...

Wouldn’t you love an “easy button” you could press to magically grow your revenue? Magic buttons don’t exist, but the next best...

Business valuations are an important tool for owners of privately held companies. For example, if you are doing sophisticated tax planning, buying-out...

Cash flow is the lifeblood of your drain cleaning business. A hefty balance of accounts receivable might feel like it’s money in...

In our industry, when things get slow, you feel like you’re in quicksand. It’s like you’re moving, but you’re slowly sinking. Maybe the...

Small businesses are forever evolving to meet the needs of their customer base and remain competitive. Determining the right approach to adapt...

Standing out is more than just showing up in the morning. You have to show up and be seen. It’s about providing...

Contractors rely on vendors to supply a wide range of products, everything from paper clips to a 4,000-gallon vacuum truck. But how...

The older generation has to be willing to pass the baton and let it go. If you have a business you’ve spent...

I’ve been in this industry for over 40 years and wouldn’t trade it for the world. This multibillion-dollar industry requires a lot...

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

Mike worked for a medium-sized business and went to work every day happy to have a job. But he wasn’t too enthused...

Working together is a wonderful thing — except when it’s against the law. Let’s say you have a great customer base on the...

I've never appreciated the sentiment behind “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For one thing, there’s...