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OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. On-Site Consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Odds are you can handle any objection under the sun if it has to do with your craftsmanship or materials. When customers inquire about how marble can stain or how granite can crack, I’m guessing you have an answer ready to fire back. But what … Read more
At the end of July, MarketSharp, a leading software company for contractors and Remodelers, announced that its parent company had just released the first semi-annual market-trend report for 2020. That parent company is EverCommerce, which provides business management tools, customer retention solutions and marketing information to more than 200,000 service … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware It’s so easy to brush off online reviews as ridiculous commentary from difficult people and trolls. But online reviews are actually a tool you can use to make incredible strides in your business. Yes, you can use the negative feedback to inform your process the … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to assist employers reopening non-essential businesses and their employees returning to work during the evolving coronavirus pandemic. The guidance supplements the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ previously developed Guidance on Preparing Workplaces … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Google My Business is the modern Yellow Pages. In years past, when someone needed a product or service, they’d flip through the local phone book. Today, the first place people go is… drumroll, please… Google! Yes, people use other search engines like Bing or DuckDuckGo, but … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout the country. Throughout the course of the pandemic, understanding about the transmission and prevention of infection has improved. The government and the private sector have … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware We Talked to 3 Countertop Shops During the COVID-19 Crisis It’s a trying time right now for businesses deemed non-essential in certain areas. Some countertop shops seem to be doing just fine, while some shops across the globe are closing their doors until further notice. … Read more
According to an article recently released by Qualified Remodeler, a new weekly survey of home-improvement contractors shows that conditions have improved after the initial COVID-19 lockdown crisis. If you would like to keep track of conditions yourself, the Farnsworth Group and Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) provide frequent updates on … Read more
As we all continue to deal with the uncertainties brought on by coronavirus, It’s important to reach out and stay engaged with industry peers to gain/share strategies to get through this unprecedented time.The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) has a COVID-19 Resources page with a wealth of useful material along with links. … Read more