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There are benefits to maintaining a small operation, but be leery of having a business that has a single point of failure

You need certain pieces of equipment to effectively run your business. That part is obvious. But there is a lot to consider in how you go about acquiring that equipment.

These steps can help you build a team that meets your expectations without any micromanaging

Learn more about why some companies choose to expand their service offerings as much as possible

In the plumbing industry, it’s easy for home life to bleed into the workplace and vice versa. Here are a couple examples of how contractors handle working alongside family members.

Even if a customer’s complaint is largely unfounded, you have to tread carefully because of the power and visibility of an angry online review. Take some lessons from the author’s personal story.

Here’s some advice on resolving inevitable workplace disputes

Diversification is a common dream, but some companies find that when they need to serve customers in ways that are outside their typical offerings, bringing subcontractors into the fold is a better fit

Capital is necessary to run a company and to acquire it a business loan is sometimes needed. Traditional lending options aren’t always available for various reasons, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on finding financing.

A lightning strike ignited methane gas in a Florida couple’s septic tank, resulting in a bathroom explosion

There’s much to be gained when managers learn how to take things off their plates and delegate

When it comes to timing the replacement of worn-out equipment, using some intuition is fine, but you’ll get the best results if hard data is backing up your decisions

For decades, retired plumber Barney Smith kept his 1,400 toilet seat art pieces on display in his garage, but his work will live on in a new home