Business

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...

No matter what your plans were for your business at the start of 2020, none of us could have guessed what this...

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

Most of us have people who just rub us the wrong way. It’s part of human nature. You’re not going to like...

The team is exhausted. They’re burned out, and I am too. I don’t know if we can recover. We’ve been working at...

Employers may not like to pay overtime, but not abiding by state and federal rules can land them in hot water. It...

Just about every website has them: dozens and dozens of city pages. The purpose of these pages is clear: to help service...

Even the best places to work can suffer from the occasional corrosive effects generated by drama queens, whiners, gossipers and bullies.But all...

There are many problems that can be solved through better communication. Teams that communicate well together tend to be more productive and find...

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

Few businesses truly understand the actual profits generated by individual sales. Most metrics for sales effectiveness are monitored by reviewing top-line revenue...

Imagine still doing decent business despite the conditions created by the pandemic but struggling because of some customer payments being withheld through...

Employee engagement is always one of the biggest issues facing employers. As well it should be: Studies consistently show that disengaged workers...

Many owners of both small and large family businesses are reluctant to undertake succession planning and end up doing so as a...

Most employers operate employee recognition programs, marking everything from good performance to job longevity. But that doesn’t automatically produce engaged employees. There...

Where does a contractor turn when he or she needs an infusion of cash to buy a new piece of equipment, launch...

Don't be paralyzed by COVID-19; instead, be motivated. Use the time assets you have now to create a more stable future. Start...