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Bidding Can Be a Tricky Thing to Figure Out
For contractors looking to expand, it may be tempting to significantly ramp up bidding output by firing off as many quotes as...
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10 Phrases to Avoid When Dealing With Customers
Busy contractors may wish they could take back something they said in the heat of the moment or because it seemed like...
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Work-Life Balance is Not Unattainable
Every business owner wishes for more hours in the day — for more time to grow their business and to get things...
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Iowa Contractor Goes Trenchless With Septic System Installations
The three partners who bought Ken-way Excavating were looking for a niche in the septic system installing market. They found their specialty...
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A Drastic Change
In fall 2016, Rex King Jr. — majority owner of King’s Sanitary Service in Bristolville, Ohio — made a game-changing move by...
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7 Keys to Small-Business Longevity
Everyone who starts or leads a business dreams of passing it along to the next generation. But few are successful in making...
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Contractor Plays Complementary Role in Hydroexcavation and Industrial Cleaning Markets
When Ronnie Baron Sr. decided to establish his own business in 1997, he wanted the company name to accurately reflect his ambitions....
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Slim Down Business Operations in 2018
For most of us, winter is a time to reset and plan for the year ahead. Business never really stops, but the...
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7 Information Management Questions Your Business Must Answer
For many businesses, accessing valuable company information in the digital world — whether it’s a password, an important email or customer file...
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The Many Business Benefits of Giving Back to the Community
Nearly one-third of all donations are made during the month of December. It’s called year-end giving, and for many nonprofits it accounts...
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Exploring Insurance Options for your Company
Liability insurance protects individuals or businesses from financial loss if they're sued and held liable for any actions they may have taken...
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Your Community Christmas Parade Needs a Vactruck
Everyone loves a parade. Music, Christmas lights and candy entertain the kids, people run into friends on the sidewalks and you get...
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The Good and Bad to Offering Retirement Packages
There are a number of ways to make your employee benefits package look more attractive — and one of the chief ones...
















