Small Business Articles

Minnesota contractor relies on four identical hydroexcavation machines year-round

Here are 12 questions contractors should ask themselves before investing in new technology.

If you think fraud is something that only takes place at huge companies, think again. It could be going on right under your nose.

Preparing for tax season throughout the year prevents that mad scramble come April

If you have made yourself so important to your company that it cannot survive without you, you have not created a lasting business – you’ve just created a big job for yourself.

Streamlined invoicing can help speed up the billing process – and get you paid faster.

Equipment purchase decisions today – whether you’re pinching pennies or spending heavily – will have an impact when it comes time to cash out the company.

Joining the local chamber of commerce can have a positive impact on your company.

If the thought of spending a huge chunk of cash on a permanent building scares the heck out of you, there are other options.

Here's a look at how you can keep your equipment safe when it’s left unsupervised at a job site.

It's time to toss the Yellow Pages and embrace social media marketing. Don't worry, we'll help show you the way.

The questions you’re not asking in job interviews may be a primary reason for high employee turnover

Your accountant should be in the business of helping you make money. How does yours stack up?

Getting through the startup phase is just the beginning. Then comes striving for growth and expansion.