Small Business Articles

This time of year is enjoyable in many ways, but it can also bring added personal stressors that affect both you and your employees

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

Allowing your crew to work for their favorite charity on your dime could keep younger workers happy and impress prospective customers

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.

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.

Having too much work is the best kind of problem to have, but those busy seasons require some effort and planning to keep customers happy

There is a tremendous amount of opportunity to create benefits and perks to keep employees engaged and happy so that they won’t run to the competition over a buck or two

Meeting with employees individually fosters accountability and shows appreciation

Even if you’re years away from calling it quits, it’s wise to start thinking about an exit plan to ensure you get your desired retirement results

Every time you open email or access your website, cybercriminals may be looking for their next big payoff. It’s time to thwart their efforts.

Take a hard look at the content of the “About” section on your website. Is it really doing all it can to bring in new business?

Here are three strategies for making your organization a place where people want to come to work

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

Putting blind trust in an insurance agent and not thoroughly checking out plan specifics once put the author’s family business on the hook for a $20,000 end-of-the-year policy adjustment. Here are some lessons to keep in mind for your own business insurance.