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When considering starting a project related to building and construction, choosing the right contractor for your requirements is vital for the success of your venture. It will be worthwhile to scrutinize your choices, as finding the proper contractor fit for your needs will allow you to avoid stress and help you save valuable amounts of time. Although the price is one of the major factors you will most likely consider when choosing a contractor, this article will discuss other aspects which are as essential as the cost. Here are some of the best traits you should look for in your general contractor.  Enough resources The first question you should ask yourself is if the contractor has sufficient resources for the project. This is not only limited to financial capacity, but you … [Read more...] about 4 Best Traits That You Should Look for in Your Next Contractor

Long gone are the days when customers forked over cash when paying for products and services. Today, there are many ways to pay, and some customers may pay after services have been rendered. However, with so many more options, it can be difficult for customers to know how to pay, and with the digital age we live in, it can be dangerous to pay digitally. Take some time to think about how customers pay and you can come up with ways to make it easier and safer for them, as well as easier and safer for you. Consider a Domestic Merchant Account The fees associated with collecting payments can get out of hand quickly. If you want to skip the fees, you may want to consider a domestic merchant account instead of using other third parties to collect payments on your own. A domestic … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Make Paying Easier and Safer for Your Customers

Although the world is faced with living in uncertain times, many companies are forming their contingency plans to keep their businesses in motion while the world around them goes into isolation.  It may seem like most of the world is on standstill at the moment, but it won’t always be. You should use this time where many are working from home and self-isolating to plan your marketing event.  Although times are understandably uncertain, the thing that is certain is that many cancelled events during this time will be rescheduled or planned for a later date.  Here, we will look at ways to stand out from the crowd in your event marketing campaign.  Focus on before, during, and after event marketing You’ll need to create and circulate event focused content to your audiences … [Read more...] about How to Market Your Business at an Event

No one expects to head into work and take their life in their own hands every time they clock in for their shift. However, for many people that daily risk is simply their reality. When we think of an injury at work, it's easy for our minds to jump to slipping on a wet surface, falling from a ladder or even developing an injury over time, such as repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome. But, when you work in a highly dangerous job, your injuries can be much more severe and in many cases – fatal! Want to know which jobs you’re most likely to get injured in? Check out this post. The world is full of dangerous jobs, but someone has to do them, right? Read on to discover what the most dangerous jobs are. Fishermen and related marine work We probably don't give much thought to … [Read more...] about What are the most dangerous jobs?

Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus, the manufacturing sector was looking a little shaky. While the service economy was in a boom, underlying secondary production looked weak. Some called it a nominal recession. Now, the situation looks even more severe, with entire supply chains shutting down, particularly in the world’s most productive countries.  Manufacturers, therefore, face considerable risks. The current crisis is just one example of the types of things that can go wrong. Startups in the sector, however, face a raft of risks with which they must deal. It’s not as simple as just getting through the next 90 days. There are many more factors that they need to consider if they want to thrive over the long term.  Tariff And Trade Wars Until this year, manufacturing … [Read more...] about The Biggest Risks For Manufacturing Startups, Ranked