Small Business Articles

For those in the excavation and construction industry, generating a phone call is not difficult. However, driving quality leads from the phone is...

You’ve done it. You started your own business, you have a website built, and now you’re ready to start taking on more...

Fuel is one of the biggest operating costs faced by construction companies, and fuel prices are rising. “With the unpredictable cost of fuel,...

If you have your finger on the pulse of the American workplace, you’ve doubtless heard the term “quiet quitting.” To call it...

Got a big idea for a new business? Well then, you need the Big 4: an accountant, insurance agent, attorney and banker. A...

Entry 443129You’ve heard the old saying “time is money.” Certainly, business owners strive to use their time wisely and productively, serving clients,...

Triple C Sand & Gravel of Baker City, Oregon, has been a family business for generations, says Dawson Vanderwiele, family member and equipment operator....

I’ve worked several different schedules. Some were great, others less so. But the best work schedules all shared one thing in common: They allowed...

As a small-business owner, getting sued is pretty much the last thing you want. Nevertheless, you should be prepared for it. Businesses can...

Entry 443187Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson sent me an email a few years back. I had published an article about the time he...

While managing employees can be an incredibly rewarding experience, it’s not without its fair share of struggles. Some of the most challenging...

Having a busy business schedule is often seen as a badge of success. According to a study conducted by the Journal of Consumer...

You don’t need to be a huge company with hundreds of employees to be a successful one in this industry. We’ve profiled many mom-and-pop...

The pandemic may be in a different phase, but its impact continues to be profoundly felt in the workplace as employees — reeling...