Month: October 2014

  • Design Effective Going Out of Business Signs With These Three Easy Tips

    Design Effective Going Out of Business Signs With These Three Easy Tips

    If you’ve finally decided to close your business the first thing you should do is start advertising — a lot. People love liquidation sales, but they actually have to know that they’re happening before they can take advantage of them. One of the best ways to do this is to advertise using signs, since they…

  • Is Your Business Closing? Here’s What You Might Expect in an Auction Liquidation

    Is Your Business Closing? Here’s What You Might Expect in an Auction Liquidation

    Each year, thousands of businesses across the United States are forced to close. In some cases, this is due to economical reasons. However, in others, the business owner may be deep in debt and left with no other choice than to declare bankruptcy. When a business closes, this often leads to a liquidation in order…

  • 4 Questions to Ask a Prospective Contractor for a Residential Project

    4 Questions to Ask a Prospective Contractor for a Residential Project

    Few homeowners go through the building or remodeling process several times, so if you’re looking at residential construction companies, chances are you don’t have extensive knowledge in construction and renovation. So how can you figure out which of your local construction companies you should try to work with? Here are some questions you should ask…

  • Three Problems You Didn’t Know Dirty Streets Could Cause

    Three Problems You Didn’t Know Dirty Streets Could Cause

    It’s one of those things that everyone takes for granted until it’s gone. Without clean streets, people would suddenly find themselves facing a number of unexpected problems, which, if left alone, would start to cause serious issues. Here are just a few. Clogged Gutters. As their name implies, street sweeping services keep roads clean. Their…

  • What Operating System Should Your Business Run on Its Servers?

    What Operating System Should Your Business Run on Its Servers?

    When deciding on the server rack enclosures your company is going to use to power its onsite server setup, there is a lot to consider. How much RAM, processing power, and storage do you need? Should you go with rack computers or a blade solution? Of all the things you have to keep in mind…

  • Top Two Tips for Good Web Design

    Top Two Tips for Good Web Design

    Internet marketing is all the rage these days, and it has been for awhile. If your small business doesn’t already have a solid web presence, you’re way behind and your competitors who do already have a one up on you. What’s important to understand — for business owners who are just dipping their toes into…

  • What Contaminated Water Can Do and How to Protect Yourself

    What Contaminated Water Can Do and How to Protect Yourself

    Water is one of the most necessary things for life, and it’s something that many Americans take for granted. Having clean water is essential for being able to live a healthy lifestyle. People typically don’t think about their need for clean water, but men actually need about three liters and women need a little more…

  • Understanding OSHA’s Forklift Battery Handling Procedures and Requirements

    Understanding OSHA’s Forklift Battery Handling Procedures and Requirements

    Forklift batteries are one of the most hazardous items in any warehouse — so as a result, ensuring battery room safety is not only essential for optimal warehouse efficiency and safety — it’s also required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s guidelines. When typical fines for violating OSHA’s guidelines can range from $7,000…

  • 3 Vital Things to Consider When Hiring a Medical Answering Service

    3 Vital Things to Consider When Hiring a Medical Answering Service

    Certain fields routinely use 24 hour answering services in case of emergencies outside of regular business hours, among them the medical field. But while nearly any answering service can provide certain basic benefits, choosing a medical answering service requires a bit more thought. Here are three things to keep in mind if you’re in the…

  • How a Job Coach Can Kickstart Your Career

    How a Job Coach Can Kickstart Your Career

    The financial crisis of the mid 2000’s resulted in thousands of Americans losing their jobs, several of which had life-long careers. Though the impact was devastating, Americans are resilient in the face of adversity, and used this time to reevaluate their skill sets and career goals in order to find or even create new jobs…