Let’s pause during National Construction Appreciation Week to celebrate the tireless efforts of the hardworking men and women for their impact.
Show Your Love with Jewelry, but Learn How to Protect Your Valuables
On Valentine’s Day, nothing says love like jewelry. Fine gems are no small investment and you need to understand how to protect your valuables.
Trucking companies (or companies that just use trucks): Make the most of your industry associations
Strength in numbers. The power of a team. A built-in support system. No matter the size of your fleet, if you use trucks in any capacity, joining an industry association is a smart idea for your business. From big rig haulers to landscapers with a couple of light duty box trucks, the trucking industry has particular needs and a host … Read More
Supply Chain Management – How to Keep Your Business Running if a Supplier is Impacted by a Natural Disaster
As a forward-looking business, your supply chain is vital. You rely on your suppliers to provide high-quality materials, products, and services so you can serve your customers. Your suppliers give you the ability to run an efficient operation so you can sell to businesses and individuals. So what happens when your supply chain breaks? There are all sorts of natural … Read More
Reducing Your Risk and Exposure to Worker Compensation for the Sand and Gravel Industry
When it comes to heavy industrial work and extraction services, the safety of your workers is paramount. It’s vital that you take every step possible to reduce the risk of injury or issues in the workplace, and limit your exposure to possible worker compensation claims for employees extracting sand, gravel, and similar materials. We’ll start by looking at the data … Read More
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Private Pay Division
Every day, countless patients are cared for by private nursing divisions of healthcare organizations. The National Association for Home Care estimates this is a $40 billion market. These healthcare providers handle anything a patient needs. They assist with feeding and hygiene, transporting patients to appointments, wounds and injury care, medication organization and distribution, equipment maintenance, and countless other tasks. These … Read More
Does a Healthcare Agency Need Marketing and Sales Teams?
Marketing is changing every day. Once, patients would choose their healthcare provider by location. Whichever clinic, hospital, doctor’s office or nursing home was closest was the one that got their business. But tools like Google, YELP, Facebook and numerous health care agency review websites allow patients to quickly compare services, medical staff credentials, and comments from former patients. The Pew Research Center … Read More
11 Smart Financial Moves You Have to Make
According to a BankRate.com survey, 61% of Americans couldn’t handle a sudden $500 bill. Too many of us are living paycheck-to-paycheck and not worrying about retirement. Planning your finances isn’t something you can put off for another day. The sooner you create a strong financial plan, the more money you’ll enjoy in retirement. 1. Understand your financial situation – It’s … Read More
Are you Protecting Your Construction Business Properly?
2016 is expected to be a strong, steady year of growth in the construction industry, with the 2016 Dodge Construction Outlook predicting that the U.S. construction starts for 2016 will rise 6% to $712 billion. This environment is expected to be supported by the U.S. economy, with relaxed lending standards and support from state and local construction bond measures. And … Read More