Entries Tagged Business Ownership

As the year winds down and the holidays approach, most business owners in the trades — such as plumbing, HVAC or septic...

Most of us have been there. A deadline whooshes by, a teammate consistently shows up late, or someone just isn’t pulling their...

The tariff wars that are affecting the world economy are having an impact on contractors everywhere.The ongoing uncertainty is pushing up prices...

Kim Littlefield, co-owner of Complete Septic Services with her husband John in Isle La Motte, Vermont, prides herself on answering the company...

As a business owner, you understand the value of effective marketing and advertising to your business. However, communicating your vision to a...

Picture this situation: a skilled technician calls in their resignation tomorrow. What happens next? Jobs pile up, schedules get disrupted, your remaining...

Jason and Erin Birdsong linked up with a friend at the 2023 WWETT Show who asked some revealing questions that got them...

It starts innocently enough. You want to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you check in often. Someone misses a minor detail, and...

Have you ever wondered what will happen to your business if there isn’t a family member ready or willing to take over?...

John Hack II is the third-generation owner of Hack Excavating of Lafayette, Indiana — an excavating contracting business with a specialty in...

If you haven't noticed yet, the past few high school graduating classes (the kids who survived their remaining school years through COVID...

In industries like plumbing and onsite septic service where trust is paramount, few things can generate customer loyalty quicker than transparent pricing....

Of all the installation issues and questions I see posted on social media, the one that perplexes me the most is, “What...

For onsite septic service companies, establishing a strong brand identity is essential for standing out in a competitive market. A key element of brand...