Business

Make no mistake: Running your own business can be a lot of fun. There’s no feeling that’s quite as good as building...

To run a successful operation, employers must safeguard their greatest asset: their employees. The unpredictability of accidents and injuries in the workplace requires...

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...

From serving on my local city council and county board, I recall constituents and local residents attending meetings often railing over how...

Short-form videos have taken the digital marketing world by storm in recent years. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have paved the...

Have you priced out new equipment lately? Talk about sticker shock. Equipment prices jumped during the pandemic — sometimes 30% to 40% —...

If you want your business to outlast you, you’ll need to put a succession plan in place. But for any succession plan...

Internships give the next generation of workers hands-on experience in the field, and also secures future workers for companies already dealing with...

The beginning of the 2023 tax filing season was Jan. 29, so now is the time to get a start on preparing filing...

Ben Miller gives an interesting description of the soils on Whidbey Island, located north of Seattle in the Puget Sound, where he...

So you finally hired a new employee. Do you have a training plan in place? Training is such a critical element and if...

Small-business owners have a natural interest in keeping their employees happy, productive and well-motivated. One of the best ways to accomplish these...

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...

Good management is crucial for fostering happy and productive employees. The role of managers extends beyond just overseeing project progress; it significantly...

Rick Jonas and his team install about 80 onsite treatment systems a year and pump up to 800 septic tanks for homes...

Someone emailed me the other day and said, “I have a job that might be a good one for winter when you...

Tax season can be a grueling period for any small-business owner, sapping time and resources that you could otherwise be spending on...