How to Be a Sought-After Contractor

Recently, Western Specialty Contractors, the self-appointed largest specialty contractor group in the nation, released an article titled How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Selecting Your Contractor. This is not only great information for consumers but also for contractors. This article is perfect for contractors, showing you a few great ways … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: OSHA Offers Tip of the Week

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has redesigned its homepage and added a new feature: the Tip of the Week. Beginning the week of September 24, every Monday, a new safety tip will be featured to help employers and workers alike. The first Tip of the Week is to … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: OSHA Offers Tip of the Week

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has redesigned its homepage and added a new feature: the Tip of the Week. Beginning the week of September 24, every Monday, a new safety tip will be featured to help employers and workers alike. The first Tip of the Week is to … Read more

Five Pitfalls that Derail Decision Making

By Michael Menard Despite the wealth of information available to us, many of today’s best and brightest business leaders still make poor decisions. This is unfortunate because sound decision making is at the heart of every company’s success. Even if you have the best education and years of experience, it’s … Read more

How to Be Memorable at Networking Events

By Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE There is no point going anywhere if people don’t remember you were there. Networking is an important part of building your business and developing good social contacts. However, if you go to business events and no one remembers you afterward, what was the point in … Read more

Five Valuable Advertising Tips

Advertising is one of the most important aspects of a successful business. And if you are selling countertops directly to the public, you should consider how you are going to reach them. Of course, the advertising must be backed up with a quality product and friendly, reliable service, but if … Read more