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Using Slowdowns as an Opportunity
An old saying notes that there’s nothing certain in life except death and taxes. In the oilfield industry, add a third certainty: cyclical ups and downs. But while downturns pose…
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Taking Care of Business Payroll
Hiring other people to work for you can be a sign of success and the key to continued growth. It can also be — let’s face it — a bit of a headache.
You want to be sure people are…
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Blog: 5 Things to Learn About in the February Issue
From branding tips to safety solutions, GOMC is full of information you won’t want to miss this month
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Congress Renews Tax Break on Equipment Purchases
Small-business owners who made a substantial equipment investment in 2015 can head into the new year knowing they will be able to claim a deduction on those purchases to the tune of…
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The Pros and Cons of Merchant Cash Advance
Small businesses need capital to grow; for any business to thrive, there are expenses that need to be paid, whether in the form of hiring new employees, buying new equipment, or…
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Financial Management: Troubleshooting Tips
As a business consultant, I see lots of financial reports. Most of them have a few “Slinky knots” in them … accounts that are just wrong. In my consulting work, I start by helping my…
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Are You Taking Advantage of LinkedIn?
At some point, you’ve probably received an email invite to join LinkedIn. People often respond by saying they don’t need yet another social media page to manage. “I’ve got Facebook,…
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Top-Notch Employees Put Service Company in a League of Its Own
While there are many companies specializing in well completions, workovers, maintenance and plugging for the U.S. oil and gas industry, Fortis Energy Services Inc. relies on its…
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Exploring the Legal Ramifications of Social Media
British author Aldous Huxley probably didn’t have social media in mind when he wrote Brave New World. In fact, it’s unlikely he could have ever imagined the Pandora’s box of issues that…
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Innovative Remediation Services Keep Customers Happy
Back in 1992, Tom Murphy and Lisa Negri saw a need to offer high-quality, customer-centric environmental services for the oil and gas industry. Their timing, coupled with a drive toward…