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Earth Day comes only once a year on April 22nd. Most companies skip over Earth Day, but you could use this educational day to make your office more efficient and eco-friendly, which may be good for your bottom...
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The Importance of Customer Feedback Your customers should change your business, no matter what industry you work in. There’s a reason that so many people say, “The customer is always right.” In a competitive m...
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Having problems with retention? Many companies do. Slowing the revolving door isn’t just about excellent recruitment — it’s about keeping your very best techs around, and that means showing them that you care....
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Believe it or not, there are ways to inch in an hour or two of the day just for yourself. Even if you are the busiest person in the world (or feel that way), you can deploy time management skills that maximize...
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Time management is one of those elusive skills that everyone wants, but few attain. Luckily, there are techniques one can deploy that help to increase focus, manage time more efficiently, and squeeze a few ext...
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As a new business owner, time management can be a real struggle. After all, you wear many hats -- from accountant to human resources to marketer. While you might think your company’s marketing can go on the ba...
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Does being a supervisor make you a leader? Business ownership, or leading a team, is about inspiration. There is a huge difference between being a boss and a leader, and sometimes it comes down to the simplest...
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The business plan is the first and most important document you will generate for your business startup idea. It's a lot of work! If you plan to start a business independently, here is what you need to know.
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When the season is busy, landscapers frequently have more work thrown at them than they can handle – and the industry is growing. Landscaping saw growth of over 5% year-over-year leading up to 2022, and it doe...
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The most successful business owners know the value of hiring great talent. The recruitment of great employees is important for the survival of any business, but for home services franchises, the difference bet...
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Any company or individual offering a service to a client will eventually run into those tough customers. Whether that customer has numerous complaints, they are a customer that’s hard to satisfy, or they are o...
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At Neighborly, one of our Code of Values is "Making our best effort to understand and appreciate the customer's needs in every situation." Sharlene Duffield is the Office Manager of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cent...
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