Business

Over the past several years, Adrian Halter has worked with OSY Rentals and Rival Hydrovac in western Canada to create a unique...

Thirty states have legalized medical marijuana and nine of those have also legalized it for recreational use. This has caused confusion for...

As his trucks rumble across the tundra of eastern Ontario, Kris Norris doesn’t see risk or cost — he sees potential. “Every...

Over the past year, you’ve been courting and cultivating potential new customers. After submitting a handful of proposals, at last a call...

When it comes to marketing, the emphasis is often placed on acquiring new customers. But keeping existing customers invested in your business...

We all overuse certain words and phrases. Myself definitely included: I’m guilty of ending sentences with “... so ...” when I’m not...

Cultivating a company image can be tricky and using unscripted, unfiltered video of workers on the job — colorful language included —...

The road map for selling a small business can be tricky to follow. And reaching your next destination — whether it’s a...

A business’ website is everything from a 24/7 customer support center to a sales and marketing tool. Websites make a company discoverable...

Change can be scary for anyone, but both contractors featured in this issue overcame those fears in order to grow their companies. Dana...

The website www.manta.com conducted a survey of 1,960 small-business owners in 2017, and 34 percent of those surveyed said they don’t have a retirement...

If you’re grateful but don’t take the time to tell anyone, does it count? Maybe, but it’s a bit like clapping with...

Interviews can provide great insight. But do you know what a potential new hire is really thinking? Sometimes you don’t. That’s why...

This is not an article about political prognostication, nor economic speculation. Rather, it’s about ensuring that your business is prepared for all...

Entrepreneurs often use personal assets as startup capital and rely on their personal credit scores to secure startup loans. Once their businesses...

Growth and expansion are key goals for most business owners and entrepreneurs. Finding ways to grow in the utilities construction industry can...

Sometimes a good, long look at how your company is operating, and what you could eliminate, can lead to more business. Barry Wood,...