Small Business Articles

With encouragement from a business coach, Jason Birdsong wrote a book to help homeowners hire service companies and avoid scams and mistakes

It’s crucial to protect yourself and your company when letting go of an employee not performing up to standards

Respect even more than money is the factor that is crucial to measure in your business operations to ensure you don’t start losing customers

Tips to help business owners store and keep important physical documents safe

It’s more than just getting a job done correctly. You must deliver an experience that customers trust and want to return to.

Simple honesty with customers is the best way rather than high-pressure sales tactics

Tri-County Water Services owner Brent Hershey provides perspective about his company's proactive service blueprint

A look at what company owners wish employees understood and what employees wish owners knew

Our columnist shares the experience of purchasing his business, and some factors for other potential buyers to consider

Are your hiring practices sound or subliminally giving a warning sign to employees telling them to seek out greener pastures?

Here is a core list of books that will benefit contractors who want to be better at business management and improve their leadership skills