Business/Marketing/Sales

A few years ago while I was Christmas shopping, I ran across an antique store. I figured I would wander in and...

What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have...

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

With all the negatives associated with high employee turnover, it would be great if companies had a crystal ball that would show...

Maybe you’ve tried everything to motivate and engage your employees, but they always seem to let you down. Maybe you’ve thrown money...

Guidance from a seasoned financial adviser can be invaluable to anyone embarking on a new journey — whether that’s saving for retirement,...

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...

If you’re setting down the path of starting your own plumbing business, there is already a lot on your mind. Dealing with...

You may be familiar with the statistic that 70% of family businesses — such as many businesses in this industry — don’t...

Spending years in the plumbing industry allowed Richard Hart to collect good intel about what a good plumbing company should be —...

Looking for money to open a plumbing business? A variety of lenders are out there — from your gray-haired grandma to a...

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

A few months back I wrote about vehicle wraps in this column, and at the end I asked for you to share...

Deciding where and how to promote your plumbing business can be overwhelming. There are thousands of marketing opportunities, and no one has...

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

Not so long ago, workplace-based wellness programs were the hot new thing in holding down health care costs for employers. And while...

Being a plumbing technician can be stressful. You’re dealing with anxious situations such as water pouring through ceilings, gas leaks and pipes...