There are over 680,000 construction companies in the U.S. Every licensed general contractor may face competition for jobs of all sizes and budgets. However, as a construction company owner, if you’re familiar with the bid process and how bids work, you may make yourself more likely to land the construction projects you want and beat out the competition. Construction … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Get Your Business Involved in Your Community
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7 Common Challenges During Startup and How to Overcome Them
The idea of launching a successful startup can be a highly romanticized concept. However, anyone who has actually created their own business from scratch is well aware of the many challenges that come with starting a brand new company. If you’re contemplating starting a business or you’re in the process of already launching one, here are a few of the more common challenges … [Read more...]
Business Licenses: Types and How to Get One
In March 2019, there were 774,725 new businesses (less than one year old) established in the U.S. Each one of these newly established businesses was more than likely required to obtain one or more business licenses before opening. A business license gives you the legal right to operate your business in a state, city, or jurisdiction. Specific requirements may vary … [Read more...]
What Are Right-to-Work Laws?
Right-to-work laws guarantee access to employment for workers regardless of their union status. In other words, they can still work at a unionized company even if they do not elect to join the associated union. This type of law undermines union efforts to require all workers at a given company or in a specific industry to join and support collective bargaining efforts by that … [Read more...]