Packaging is a necessity of manufacturing — but with that being said, it is perhaps the “unsung hero” of manufacturing. Often, people think about the finished products involved in manufacturing. But for an industry that provides thousands of jobs each year, the packaging industry is often overlooked. Packaging can be incorporated at several different stages of the…
Five Hats a Daycare Owner Must Wear
Running a childcare business — even a small home daycare or an after school program — involves so much more than just making macaroni art projects with a few precious angels. The responsibilities that come with daycare management can be exhausting; you have a massive amount of safety, record-keeping, curriculum writing, meal planning, employee management and regulatory…
Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy Mediation
If you are involved in a bankruptcy case, you may have a number of questions. To help you deal with your bankruptcy issues, here are some frequently asked questions about mediation. Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy Mediation Services What is bankruptcy mediation? Bankruptcy mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method facilitated by an unbiased third-party mediator who…
Are You Preparing a New Booth for a Trade Show?
For as much work as they require to pull off successfully in some cases, they’re well worth the effort. Trade shows provide the perfect platform — pun intended — for a business to personally show off its products and services to large crowds of individual customers and visiting businesses. Custom exhibit designs offer vendors the opportunity to…
How to Use Federal Proposal Writing Software to Your Advantage
Anyone who’s ever had to deal with government contract proposals or cost and price analysis in government contracts knows how particular government contracting can be. In the old days, every potential job would require hours of research, proposal writing, cold calls, and follow-ups just to see one deal possibly get through. Today, we have the technology to…
Metal Roofs Can Help Stop Bats, Weather, Wind, and Fires
By a wide number of metrics, metal roofing wins out over the competition. So what exactly are the advantages of residential metal roofing? Let us count the ways… The Test of Time While you can expect to pay for regular maintenance and repairs with asphalt shingles, quality metal roofing materials will last for more than 30 years…
How Parking Lot Cleaning Services Can Reduce Urban Pollution
You wouldn’t let dirt and grime build up in your store or restaurant, yet many business owners ignore the grubby state of their parking lot, which is one of the first things that customers actually see. In fact, many consumers think that the cleanliness of exterior spaces is as important as that of the interior. If you…
Prevent Chargebacks With These 5 Tips
People love to pay for things with their credit cards. It is just so much easier to use credit cards than to carry cash. Using them also offers consumers protections that cash cannot. Losing a credit card is not a big deal, you can get your card replaced and not be held responsible for any charges that…
Worried About Your Next Fire Inspection? Be Prepared and You Won’t Be
What is your plan if you have a fire at your place of business? Do you have one? Recently 119 businesses were asked about their evacuation plans as they related to potential fires. Only 35% had one. Protecting your business from fires is an important part of any company’s business plan, even if they do not see…
To Avoid Injuries While Lifting, Pay Attention to the Details
To prevent serious workplace injuries, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), recommends three steps: plan, provide, and train. In the case of lifting equipment, it helps to pay close attention to details. Doing so will likely prevent serious injury, destruction of property, and possibly accidental death. Workers who know how to properly use lifting equipment, from…