Small Business Articles

Show your gratitude to employees and customers, and reap the benefits of more revenue and a happier crew

Do you want workers who will give their all every day? Get back to the basics of treating people with respect and recognize it when they do something to help the company.

Being your own boss can be overwhelming to the point where you forget the goals you thought it would help you achieve. Take back control by using this process as a guide.

You want to answer all of their questions but still be able to dispense the information and get on with the day

Thinking about long-term growth for your business can fall by the wayside when you’re focused on day-to-day operations. But it’s worth carefully considering the pros and cons of the many different growth methods.

It begins with properly formatting your invoices, but there are plenty of strategies beyond that to use to speed up customer payments

Struggling to dig up new prospects? Established customers are a mother lode waiting to be mined.

Documenting proper ways for your crews to provide consistent quality service will save time and headaches in the long run

Even if you’re not planning to borrow money for a capital purchase any time soon, it’s smart to make sure your business is creditworthy

You should work out a detailed exit plan for your small business when you open the doors … or even earlier.

These strategies can help your employees develop the type of buy-in you had when first launching your company

Getting paid quickly for your work can boil down to something as simple as the way you present the invoice to the customer. Here’s a list of items you’ll want to consider the next time you’re making out an invoice.

Knowing when to expect to replace your trucks and other equipment helps you survive unexpected breakdowns and emergency replacement expenses

Using lead-generation services can be effective if you take the right approach