Entries Tagged Small Business

In my previous article, I explored the SWOT analysis grid, a widely used business tool that helps entrepreneurs make big decisions in...

As a business owner, when you start making plans for the coming year, it’s important to step back and take a long,...

Depending on how old you are, how tech savvy you are and how much you enjoy arguing politics, your opinion of Facebook...

The impact felt when an employee leaves is exacerbated when labor markets are tight. Leaders at all levels in a company need...

There’s no need to beat around the bush: 2020 has been a rough year for pretty much everyone. Trade service professionals and...

Considering how many times I've restarted this first paragraph, it's fair to say that writing is hard. Writing for something as specific and...

Erin Mastin is owner, along with her husband, Cody Mastin, of Mastin Site Services — referred to as MSS — an onsite...

Business owners typically take a lot of pride in their independence, their autonomy and their ability to get things done — and...

Your company’s trademark is its brand name. You’ve worked hard to establish your brand, so how can you protect it from infringement? Gary...

Years ago, I got fired over problems that arose regarding an employee’s raise. So I may care a little more about what you should...

The shifting reality of society is changing business practices across the nation. For plumbers, drain cleaners, relining professionals and anyone providing home...

There’s many a problem that can be solved through better communication. Teams that communicate well together tend to be more productive —...

In recent months, you’ve probably heard the refrain “these are unprecedented times.” But how do you adapt to “business not as usual”?...

Let’s talk about trademarks, copyrights, patents and related litigation with respect to how these topics relate to wastewater service providers, dealers and...