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Author: Audrey Henderson

Audrey Henderson is a Chicago-based independent writing and research consultant specializing in sustainability, affordable housing, popular culture and the arts, travel, mental health issues, interpersonal relationships and business. Her written work has appeared in Transitions Abroad, Sustainable Cities Collective, Scripps Natoinal Digital, JustMeans and tcrBLOG, the online outlet for The Chicago Reporter.

Tiny Home Challenges

IE3 looks at the challenges that tiny houses pose for contractors.

Best Apps for Vehicle Operation and Maintenance

IE3 looks at the best apps for your vehicles.

When Customers Don’t Pay

IE3 looks at how to handle delinquent customers.

Keeping the Books: What’s the Best Approach?

IE3 looks at the many ways to handle the books at your business.

Raising Your Prices (and Keeping Your Clients)

IE3 looks at how to increase your prices without losing customers.

Dealing with Unjust Claims

IE3 looks at how to handle unjust claims against your company.

Fixing a Botched Job

IE3 looks at how to handle mistakes in customers’ homes.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Pros and Cons

IE3 looks at the alternative fuel options available for your fleet.

Dealing With a Customer Who Doesn’t Want to Hear No

IE3 looks at when you have to tell your customers no.

Why Good Workers Leave (and How to Prevent It)

IE3 looks at how to keep your best employees.

Playing Big Even When You’re A Small Business

IE3 has some tips for helping small businesses move to the next level of success.

Can You Dictate Your Workers’ Private Lives?

IE3 looks at some of the things you can and cannot regulate with your employees.

Rewarding Employees without Blowing the Budget

IE3 looks at how to reward your employees.

Promoting Harmony in a Multi-Generational Workplace

IE3 looks at how to run a multi-generational business.

When Casual Gets Too Casual

IE3 looks at what you need to consider with dress codes.

Contractor or New Hire?

It’s clear that you need more manpower (or womanpower), but does it make more sense to hire a full-fledged full-time […]

Your Social Media Presence: Which Platforms Are Right for You?

IE3 shares tips for picking the best social media sites for your company.

Obamacare Fix Means Significant Impact for Small Business Owners

IE3 looks what a change to Obamacare means for contractors with 51 – 100 employees.

Smart Tax Moves to Make Right Now

IE3 has tips for making tax day a little easier.

The Holiday Party: Limiting Potential Risks and Liabilities

Holiday parties can be fun, but also create some risks. IE3 has some tips for making sure you don’t get catch in a bad situation.

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