Management

Change is inevitable, but how you handle it is what counts. Three contractors share how they navigate change in their day-to-day business.

Ebola in the U.S. is a hot media story right now, so IE3 has some information that employers need to know, in the event that an employee shows symptoms.

You may think you are the best person to sell your business, but you are probably wrong. Here are some tips for why using a third party will make the sale smoother.

Having an exit strategy for when you leave you company will ensure that it will continue to be successful long after you’ve left the helm.

This is the third article from consultant Frank Besenjak walking contractors through every aspect of working with a customer in a field service business.

Do you a drug and alcohol policy at your company? Do you need one? IE3 takes a look at what you need to know.

Commercial maintenance is an important part of keeping buildings comfortable & productive. Industry experts share their tips for commercial maintenance sales.

Discrimination takes many forms and Department of Labor has been addressing it for decades. Hilary Atkins has information on their latest guidance.

Just because an applicant has tattoos, you shouldn’t write them off. One contractor shares why he’ll happily take any of these applicants you don’t hire.

Having diverse service offerings is a good bet for contracting companies. Several leading companies share their success with adding new service offerings.

In a world of sameness, companies that differentiate themselves are the ones who win big. So, you have to decide if you’re a duck or an eagle?

Outsourcing certain job functions can help make your company more efficient and profitable. IE3 looks at some ways you can use outsourcing.

Community service is good for your business in a variety of ways. Learn how you can boost your business by getting involved in your community.

Incidents will occur during the course of business, but is the employer or the employee responsible for these things? IE3 looks at who will be held accountable.

If you aren’t getting to the decision maker, then you’ll never get the sale. IE3 has some tips for getting to the boss to sell commercial services.

What’s your plan for your company when you decide to stop working? Maybe an ESOP would work. Learn what they are exactly and why they’re a good option.

If you haven’t started planning for 2015 you’re starting to fall behind. Get some insight from top contractors about how to plan and budget for next year.

Looks may not be everything, but when it comes to presenting a positive image of your company, good grooming is […]

Working with family can be a joy or a curse. IE3 chatted with some family contracting businesses to find out how they make it work on a daily basis.

Things changed after the recession…did you change with them? If not, Tom Grandy has some areas where you should be looking to be prepared for the future.