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How to Prepare for a Surprise OSHA Audit
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1. Know what to expectFirst things first, if an inspector does arrive at your place of business, ask them to show you...
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NUCA Offers Construction-Focused Group Captive Insurance Program
Beginning in 2023, the National Utility Contractors Association is introducing NUCA Assurance — the new group captive program available exclusively to NUCA members....
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How to Craft an Employment Brochure
When you work here, you get a take-home van, cellphone, health care benefits and a 401K. Now be here at 8 a.m....
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8 Positive Signs for Construction Heading Into 2023
It’s undeniable that construction is going through a challenging period, with GDP growth weakening, supply chain challenges and rising costs, but there...
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Help Employees Foster a Sense of Pride
For more than a year now, approximately 4 million American workers a month have left their jobs — that’s nearly 49 million...
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Don’t Overuse Automated Processes in Your Business
There is no doubt that using automation in a home-services company can be a game changer for the office staff, the customer,...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Documenting Employee Performance
One of the most important aspects of managing employees is keeping careful records of their workplace performance, specifically documenting any behavioral issues...
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How a Virginia Excavation Company Got Into the Paving Business
Not every underground company also is a paving company like Complete Underground LLC. Here's how the rather unusual mix of services came...
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Make Sure You’re Not Wasting Your Business Marketing Dollars
There are countless ways you could be wasting your marketing dollars. As John Wanamaker, known for his successful use of advertising, once...
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6 Ways to Show Customer Appreciation During the Holidays
Looking to increase your rates of customer satisfaction and retention? Ultimately, building a loyal customer base isn’t rocket science. Provide a quality...
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Diving Into Social Media Advertising
It’s baffling to think that Facebook was once just a social networking site for Harvard University students. As of 2021, it boasted...
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Generate Leads and Focus Your Ad Spending With Call Tracking
For those in the excavation and construction industry, generating a phone call is not difficult. However, driving quality leads from the phone is...
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Making Images and Video More Valuable in Online Search Results
You’ve done it. You started your own business, you have a website built, and now you’re ready to start taking on more...














