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It’s a smartphone world. iPhones and Android mobile phones have been around for less than a decade, yet with every day that...

If your business isn’t using cellphones, it’s probably time to rethink that. Whether you view them as a technological blessing or a...

Roger Goertz and his wife, Stacey, purchased their Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchise in Houston, Texas, in 2003. Stacey was very involved with...

It’s not easy to think about insurance, but if you own a business, it’s too important to ignore. The right insurance and...

Drawing in new customers while holding onto existing clientele is a constant — and growing — challenge for any business, but there are...

During the fast-paced summer months there often isn’t time to catch your breath. But what about the slow winter months when snow...

A recently conducted survey of fleet management executives across the United States by a GPS fleet and asset tracking firm identified the...

As business owners, we love to discuss ways to improve our employees’ attitudes. Throw a party. Tell inspiring stories at the company...

People can say some pretty crazy things to get off work. Admit it, you may even have been tempted yourself. And with...

There’s no doubt that the Internet is becoming a leading source of information. People are “Googling” and “tweeting.” If neither of those...

Your vans are much more than simply service vehicles. They provide a great canvas to advertise a company brand. However, according to...

The phone won’t ring unless you land a new construction job or a find those needed emergency jobs, and those require contacts....

As the owner of a 25-year-old sewer rehabilitation and drain cleaning business, I’ve learned the ins and outs of growing a company...

It may show up as white crumbling concrete around an outlet or as rusty streaks on the side of a tank, but...

In the hectic day-to-day operations of a business it’s not always top-of-mind to step back and really check in with customers as...

Advantage PressurePro, Tire Performance Management Solutions and TPMS technologies manufacturer, and Truck System Technologies (TST), a provider of TPMS systems to the...

You write the check for your credit card bill, toss the statement in the recycling bin, and put the check in your...

Usually when you lower cameras into sewers and slide down manholes, it’s fairly predictable what you’re going to find, but sometimes you...

New technologies and condition assessment programs along with a more knowledgeable customer base have transformed the way drain cleaning and plumbing contractors...