Business

Ben Smith, owner of Marvel Sewer and Drain in the Minneapolis area, has made sure to put an emphasis on developing his...

When you’re running a utility contracting business, you’re probably knee-deep (hopefully not literally) in pipes, wrenches, and a thousand other things demanding...

Not so surprising statistic according to online career networking site Zippia: nearly 350 billion emails are sent worldwide every day. But here...

Artificial intelligence has been a trending topic of conversation across almost every global industry. As businesses look for opportunities to cut costs and...

It takes a multitude of accounting functions to run a small business, from accounts receivable and accounts payable to managing credit card...

Few people will question the importance of accountability in the workplace. Establishing it, however, is an entirely different matter.But Scott Robley suggests...

The past few years have brought a sea change in our cultural conversation about sexual harassment. Ever since the beginning of the #MeToo...

The complexity and risks associated with construction work underscore the critical need for comprehensive job training at every level of employment. Ensuring...

A large and scary number of small businesses don’t think they need to worry at all about cybersecurity on their websites. Are...

In a recent TikTok video, @dig_it_starnes shares practical advice for those looking to enter the excavation business. He emphasizes the importance of...

In a recent TikTok video, @haskampexcavation shares some valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. The number one thing he emphasizes is determination. Starting a...

It’s virtually impossible to run a small business in 2024 without maintaining a volume of sensitive customer data. Most notably, home service...

It’s time for some real talk about the business side of utility contracting. We’re great at things like fixing leaks and rehabilitating...

Discussing mental health has always been a bit taboo in the U.S. and especially so in construction-related industries. Then, the pandemic happened. Getting...

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from April 2024, the number of job openings in the construction industry dipped nearly 7% over...

We all have “one of those customers” who talks over what you are saying and doesn’t want to listen to any of...

When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a...