Business Strategy Articles

Iowa’s Becky and Tim Peltzer benefited from cloud-based file backup and careful documentation of equipment and spending when fire took down their office.

Setting even just one goal can help you lead your career and company to big heights.

Inflatable ‘stents’ for damaged pipes give plumber a cost-effective trenchless solution.

You know that it’s important to be active on social media, but what type of content will actually attract the attention of people and maybe turn them into paying customers? Here are some ideas.

Here’s a look back on some of what contractors shared in the pages of Plumber magazine in the past year

Deborah and Brian Poole have taken a methodical approach to growing their plumbing franchise to ensure it can withstand any future obstacles and challenges

Purchasing used equipment can be a smart financial decision, but keep these tips in mind to ensure you're not disappointed by your acquisition

Virginia couple finds the right franchise opportunity in Mr. Rooter and has built a successful branch

Making subtle changes with your company with a new year can bring a level of freshness to your long-running business.

Chain knockers and cutters are powerful tools but need to be used correctly to avoid damaging pipe.

The end of the year is a good time to assess where you stand with your profits and expenses and if there are any problems affecting your bottom line that can be remedied

If you’ve yet to incorporate much social media into your marketing strategy, here’s some advice on using it to get you started

If you heavily use Facebook as part of your business marketing efforts, you’ll want to make sure you avoid any practices that could land you a temporary suspension from the social media platform