Entries Tagged Small Business

It is no secret in the financial industry that sentiment plays a huge part in whether customers will invest or not. In...

In order for business owners to succeed over the long haul, staving off premature burnout and exhaustion, it’s critical to take some...

Long gone are the days when word-of-mouth referrals alone were sufficient to drive business growth. That said, these days, it’s easy to get...

Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you. Many times after a long day or week, we forget that...

Equipment theft is everywhere, and if your business hasn’t been a victim yet, there's still a strong likelihood it could be. Nearly 1,000...

During seasons of economic uncertainty, business owners must sometimes make difficult decisions about their workforce. In some cases, this might mean putting...

Integrity is a big issue for consumers when they hire plumbers. Unfortunately, there’s no honesty test or truth serum available to customers...

I call it the 10-minute window. That's the time you have to respond to a phone call from a customer to ensure you...

Developing marketing strategies on a regular basis is just part of the job for a business owner. And if you’ve done something great...

Workers’ compensation provides an important safety net for employees and business owners alike. In a nutshell, a good workers’ comp policy ensures...

Years before I got there, when the book production plant was relatively small, a line employee made a mistake that cost the...

When you think about your competition, you probably think about the business down the road that has outbid you a time or...

What will happen to your business, your company assets, and your employees once you decide to retire or if you were to...

Here’s a personal story that showcases the importance of setting as well as meeting customer expectations in your business. My family recently went...