The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many questions about the short- and long-term impact of the virus on businesses. We will explore how...
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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law
Let’s talk about trademarks, copyrights, patents and related litigation with respect to how these topics relate to wastewater service providers, dealers and...
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Keep Customers From Eyeing Up Your Competitors
Although Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield may have been right about love relationships when they penned their hit, “Breaking Up Is Hard...
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The Ways Online Marketing Has Shifted and How You Should Respond
Google makes changes to its algorithm over 500 times a year. And every one of those changes can have an impact on...
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A Rundown of the COVID-19 Impact on Business Tax Legislation
In response to the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, and its accompanying economic disruptions, Congress has passed significant legislation to provide small-business owners with...
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The Best Ways to Handle a Raise Request
Years ago, I got fired over problems that arose regarding an employee’s raise. So I may care a little more about what...
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Pandemic Provides Opportunity to Embrace Email Marketing
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, internet usage has skyrocketed across the U.S. People are turning to their devices and computers...
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3 Ways to Satisfy a Disgruntled Caller and Get Off the Phone
Telephone customer service may look easy, but until you’re responsible for navigating the world of tough calls, it’s difficult to appreciate the...
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Be Open to Unique Opportunities for Building Brand Awareness
Michael Willhite understands the importance of brand awareness when it comes to running his business, Willhite Grading & Excavation in Santa Barbara,...
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What Contractors Need to Know About Tax Reform and Equipment Acquisition
Equipment is one of the most important factors for smoothly operating a business, and the question of how to pay for new...
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Tax Relief Available for Small Businesses Providing Paid Leave During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has created a challenging climate for small businesses. Financial concerns are butting up against public health interests.
With that challenge...
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Take Your Business to the Next Level by Committing to Your Vision
Life as a business owner can be tough and lonely. It’s easy to lose track of your goals and squander potential, whether...
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4 Tips for Leading Your Company Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
The rise of the coronavirus has tested all of us in ways we never previously imagined. Small-business owners have felt a particularly...
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How to Have Tough Conversations Without Damaging Employee Relationships
No one enjoys conflict and confrontation. We all want to be liked and accepted, and very few of us enjoy hurting people’s...
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Why You Should Take Staff Meetings Seriously
For a myriad reasons, many small-business owners don’t hold regular staff meetings. Furthermore, most who do don’t get the most they could...
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Watch Out for These Nasty Employee Behaviors
It isn’t the truly terrible employees who cause the real problems. Whether clearly incompetent or unbelievably lazy, they’re easy to spot. With...
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Seemingly Good Short-Term Business Decisions Can Have Long-Term Negative Effects
If you’re like a lot of business owners, when you first started your company, you said yes to just about every job....









