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Funding for Females: Regulation Updates for Women-Owned Small Businesses
According to the National Women’s Business Council, 7.8 million women-owned businesses exist in the United States, generating $1.2 trillion in total receipts.
But despite these…
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Guest Blog: 3 Reasons Not to Miss the Pumper & Cleaner Expo
Come see all that the Pumper & Cleaner Expo has to offer
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How To Find Employees for Skilled Trade Jobs
We’re at the start of a new talent war. Ask any employer who is trying to recruit for any skilled trade and you will quickly discover that this is becoming their biggest challenge in…
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8 Ways to Deal With a Disaster
“Don’t let your response become the story” is a favorite saying among crisis communications experts. What you do after a disaster can go a long way in saving or ruining your company.
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Your Online Presence: What is Your Customer Looking For?
Your website is the cornerstone for marketing your business. It’s a value added tool and it’s actually an internal, external and interactive tool, if set up correctly. We’re all in a…
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Apologize: The Customer is Always Right
The customer is always right. Or so claims the popular, and seemingly motivational, poster so often seen in break rooms and reception areas. However, every service provider knows that…
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Resolving Conflicts With Business Partners
Two years ago, I met Bob and Tim; two business partners who were so different that they couldn’t see their way past their differences. They were ready to dissolve the business…
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7 Ways to Fail
When there are too many competitors and not enough work orders to go around, company owners can lose their focus and make business-busting decisions.
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How To Whip Workers Into Shape
Many business owners and managers wonder how to keep employees motivated. They say, “I want employees excited to come to work; we have too many clock-punchers. How can I get them to do…
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7 Tips for Startup Business Owners
As the owner of a 25-year-old business, I’ve learned the ins and outs of growing a company from the bottom up. Here are some tips that may save you some stress and allow your business…
