Small Business Articles

The business is doing well and you’d like to show your employees some extra appreciation — and maybe encourage them in a...

For almost 40 years, Peter Lescure has performed wastewater and water system design, along with other civil engineering projects, in the popular...

There are countless good reasons to hire veterans at your company — starting with the simple fact that it’s the right thing...

Getting enough funds together to afford all the equipment and trucks you need to start or grow your business can be nearly...

There are only so many hours in the day. As an installer, it probably seems like there’s always more to be done...

In States Snapshot, we visit with a member of a state, provincial or national trade association in the decentralized wastewater industry. This...

There are a number of ways to make your employee benefits package look more attractive, and one of the major ones is...

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions that help us live healthier lives — for example, working out more regularly or maintaining...

When a company installs 100 systems a year and has plans to grow and add services, you know the owner’s workdays are...

Liability insurance protects individuals or businesses from financial loss if they're sued and held liable for any actions they may have taken...

The right knowledge, skills and experience is crucial to success in the onsite installation business, but all the expertise in the world...

If there’s one thing you don’t want to get wrong, it’s your transition from one payroll provider to another. Simply put, your...

Have you ever met a small-business owner who was committed to making his or her company as efficient as possible — constantly...

Few small-business owners enjoy the comforts of total consistency. Usually, business comes in cycles. You’ll have periods where you’re extremely busy and it’s...