Small Business Articles

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

You may already be diligently monitoring online reviews customers write about your company, but have you ever thought about doing the same for your competitors? There could be something there to learn as well.

You want to retain good employees, not see them leave. But if it does happen to you, here’s some advice on how to best respond.

These five strategies can help you earn more work — even if your estimate is not the lowest one a potential customer has received

You want to answer all of their questions but still be able to dispense the information and get on with the day

Use these guidelines to help ensure you’re getting the most benefit out of your payment plans

Weeding through the details of all the different retirement account options can get confusing, but no matter your age, the time to start saving for retirement is now. Learn more about six common types of plans.

Outside factors that affect the economy aren’t entirely in your control, but you can set up your company in a way that allows it to handle any type of economic environment

With all the factors involved in running a successful business, you’re probably not giving much thought to the physical walls of your office. Perhaps reconsider that and use these tips on how that space can help with your larger business missions.

No matter where you land in the debate over flat-rate pricing versus time-and-materials pricing, there’s a lesson to be learned in the author’s story

Show your gratitude to employees and customers, and reap the benefits of more revenue and a happier crew