Business

The sinking of the Titanic stands as a tragic and haunting reminder of human fallibility. Surprisingly, the parallels between the Titanic disaster...

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

Do you remember the days when companies had three or four office workers typing quotes, managing inventory and keeping the books by...

Recognizing the impact of weather conditions on construction projects at the start of a new year is the best time to prepare...

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

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

“They’re here, but they’re not here. My staff isn’t committed, and it’s obvious to me and our customers. We’re in trouble.” “To say...

I built a deck out on the dune. It turned out well. Not perfect — when you do the work, you always...

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

During a recent conversation with a client, it became clear that there was a disconnect between what he thought was important and...

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

When we think about famous visionary thinkers, we subconsciously assume that they have some magic characteristic that the rest of us don’t...

As the holiday season approaches, contractors have a unique opportunity to make an impact in their communities. The construction industry builds and...

Jobber, a provider of operations management software for home service businesses, recently started the second season of “Masters of Home Service,” a...

The holiday season is a time for joy, generosity, gratitude and gift-giving. And if that informs the way we treat our friends...

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...

Each year, businesses waste thousands of dollars on training that doesn’t deliver expected results. Consequently, many company owners or managers determine that...