Small Business Articles

These famous words contain wisdom that you can apply to the way you run your business

It’s tempting to go on cruise control for the final month of 2018 and wait until the new year to refocus, but you’ll be happier with the state of your business if you finish the year out strong

For an aspiring plumbing entrepreneur, one of the first tasks is developing a long-term business plan. But be prepared for it to be a guiding light rather than a rigid instruction manual.

Any plumber or drain cleaner can create a website with some simple online tools and a little bit of time

From the unemployment rate to tariffs, the author looks at the things she’s thinking about and how they’ll affect her business heading into 2019

Thinking about diving into the world of small-business ownership? You’ll be off to a good start if you first consider some of the tough lessons many business owners learn early on.

Businesses that undercut their services are a frustration in this industry, but if you stay on top of how efficiently your operation is being run, you won’t be tempted to head down that road

If you're concerned about your company's bottom line, any time of the year is a good opportunity to figure out how to trim overhead costs that may be eating away at your profits

The government doesn’t mess around when you owe it money. Do what you can to get out in front of your tax debt.

If you want happy and productive workers, avoid these sometimes trite, oftentimes dismissive phrases and take a more direct approach to communication

A well-written and executable budget is necessary for running a successful plumbing or drain cleaning business

You start your own business largely to have more control over operations, but there’s a point where that can become detrimental to both yourself and your company

Have a few unhappy customers made it their business to burn you through website or social media complaints? Here’s how you can turn around your online reputation.

Details of an exit plan for your company should be worked out when you open the doors — or even earlier