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Business Owner Shares Keys to Success in the Excavation Business
In a recent TikTok video, @dig_it_starnes shares practical advice for those looking to enter the excavation business. He emphasizes the importance of...
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TikTok Wisdom: Determination Is Key to Starting a Successful Business
In a recent TikTok video, @haskampexcavation shares some valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. The number one thing he emphasizes is determination.
Starting a...
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How to Manage a Customer Data Breach
It’s virtually impossible to run a small business in 2024 without maintaining a volume of sensitive customer data. Most notably, home service...
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Taking a Deep Dive Into Financial Planning
It’s time for some real talk about the business side of utility contracting. We’re great at things like fixing leaks and rehabilitating...
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Breaking the Mental Health Stigma
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...
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Secrets for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent at Every Level
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...
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The Factors of Business Marketing You Can and Cannot Control
We all have “one of those customers” who talks over what you are saying and doesn’t want to listen to any of...
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7 Business Books Every Leader Should Read
When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a...
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Sound Safety Solutions Come From Detailed Accident Investigations
Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable.
According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...
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How AI Tools Can Prevent Your Business From Losing Customer Leads
We have seen an uptick in businesses wanting add-on services.
They are looking into new products and new services that complement what they...
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How to Start Using AI in Your Marketing
The idea of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into your marketing strategy might seem daunting. But those who ignore this emerging technology will...
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5 Action Steps to Get Peak Performance From Employees
People perform at their best when, and only when, they know their leaders care, their work has meaning, and they have the...
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Adapting Your Business to Changing Cannabis Laws
With medical cannabis legal in 37 states and recreational use legal in 24, the drug tests you may have used prior to...

















