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Navigating the Legal Pitfalls of Workers’ Comp
To run a successful operation, employers must safeguard their greatest asset: their employees.
The unpredictability of accidents and injuries in the workplace requires...
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Dynamics Shift as More of Gen Z Enters the Workforce
The newest coming-of-age cohort that’s beginning to shift workplace dynamics is Generation Z, generally defined as the 72 million or so people...
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Onsite Regulations and Environmental Sustainability Go Hand in Hand
From serving on my local city council and county board, I recall constituents and local residents attending meetings often railing over how...
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Clever Videos Can Jumpstart Your Marketing Message
Short-form videos have taken the digital marketing world by storm in recent years. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have paved the...
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Tips for Navigating the Current Equipment Financing Environment
Have you priced out new equipment lately? Talk about sticker shock.
Equipment prices jumped during the pandemic — sometimes 30% to 40% —...
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Don’t Be a Bottleneck to Employee Advancement
If you want your business to outlast you, you’ll need to put a succession plan in place. But for any succession plan...
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Know Your Legal Obligations Before Hiring an Intern
Internships give the next generation of workers hands-on experience in the field, and also secures future workers for companies already dealing with...
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How to Prepare Your Onsite Business for Tax Day in 2024
The beginning of the 2023 tax filing season was Jan. 29, so now is the time to get a start on preparing filing...
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Surrounded by Water, All New Systems Are Interesting
Ben Miller gives an interesting description of the soils on Whidbey Island, located north of Seattle in the Puget Sound, where he...
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How to Prepare for Training New Employees
So you finally hired a new employee. Do you have a training plan in place?
Training is such a critical element and if...
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Why Financial Literacy Programs Are the New Must-Have Employee Benefit
Small-business owners have a natural interest in keeping their employees happy, productive and well-motivated. One of the best ways to accomplish these...
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Managing Your Onsite Company’s Online Review Profile to Maximum Benefit
In today's digital age, your company's online reputation matters more than ever.
If you are guessing and not paying attention, that reputation can...
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6 Ways Managers Can Inspire Success in the New Year
Good management is crucial for fostering happy and productive employees. The role of managers extends beyond just overseeing project progress; it significantly...
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Fewer Big Installs Beats Numerous Small Projects for Rick Jonas and A-Affordable Septic Service
Rick Jonas and his team install about 80 onsite treatment systems a year and pump up to 800 septic tanks for homes...
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What Downtime? Maximizing Winter Hours for Your Onsite Business
Someone emailed me the other day and said, “I have a job that might be a good one for winter when you...
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5 Tips for End-of-Year Tax Prep
Tax season can be a grueling period for any small-business owner, sapping time and resources that you could otherwise be spending on...















