Small Business Articles

As we hit the holiday season — and the peak for charitable giving — here’s a look at how to get the most out of your business’s generosity

Stop spinning your wheels with wasted effort and tasks that don’t build the bottom line. Then be prepared to ramp up the revenue.

A retirement package can bolster your employee benefits package, thus helping your recruitment and retention efforts. Here’s the information you’ll want to consider first.

To find a great new employee, use all the tools available to you, from low-tech to the latest digital developments

Smart planning early and good communication with both your new and old provider can help you avoid paycheck errors — and your employees’ wrath

If you’re tired of your current sales technique and worry about how the customer perceives it, consider trying this alternative approach

Employees with the wrong information can cause a lot of problems if you don’t put an end to workplace gossip

What slow season? Say no to shutting down your marketing efforts this winter.

If you’re only managing your plumbing business, you are not getting the most out of your team

This year’s disastrous hurricane season serves as a good reminder of why it’s so important to plan for the worst

You can provide exemplary service to a customer, but that won’t translate into repeat business if they have a hard time recalling you the next time they need a plumber. To prevent that, you need to be strategic about your branding.

Here are tips on how you can get your company in the mindset of continuous improvement

Using social media to drum up business isn't as simple as setting up a profile page and posting every few weeks

Good branding increases your likeability factor before you even talk to a customer