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Winning a project bid

How to win more construction bids

Here's what to do to win more construction bids.
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5 best places to park your food truck for more business

Here are the 5 best places to park your food truck.
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How to get a contractor’s license with little experience

You can get a contractor's license with little to no experience. Here's how.
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Restaurant floor planning tips to keep in mind

You'll want to follow these restaurant floor planning tips when designing your space.
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Tips for restaurant interior design and why it’s important

Follow these tips when designing your restaurant for the best interior.
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How to remove rivets: 3 proven methods

Use these 3 proven methods to remove rivets from a surface
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4 types of screwdrivers and when to use them

Having the right screwdriver for the job can go a long way in determining how successful your construction or home renovation projects are going to go.
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What is on-the-job training, and should your company offer it?

Here's an overview of on-the-job training. See if you need it.
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How long your business plan should be?

Here's how long your business plan should be and why.
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How to start a passive income business with a rental property

Here's how to go about starting a property rental business to earn passive income.
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How to start a roofing business

Here is how to go about starting your own roofing business.
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How to become a safety inspector for a construction company

These are the steps to take to become a safety officer for a construction company.
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Wedding event planning tips from experts

Get wedding planning tips and steps from industry experts
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3 business case study formats that will catch anyone’s eye

Here are 3 business case study formats you'll want to consider.
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How to start your own event-planning business

When you're starting your own event-planning business, follow our guide for a strong debut.
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How to start a small carpentry business

If you'd love to start a woodworking business, our guide will show you how to do it.
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How to charge clients for window cleaning

When you're in the window-cleaning business, you need to know how to charge clients. Our guide shows you how.
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How to get a personal training license

Personal trainers are high in demand these days. We show you how to get a personal training license.
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How to get a business license for landscaping

If you want to start a landscapping business, we show you how to get a business license.
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Event-planning: tips and tricks from the experts

Check out our expert tips and tricks that will help make any event planner a success.
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Use these steps when opening a restaurant

When you're opening up your restaurant, you should follow our steps to make it a success.
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What are the skills needed to be a carpenter?

If you're wondering what it takes to be a carpenter, we show you the skills that are needed.
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What does a health and wellness coach do?

We go into detail on what a health and wellness coach does.
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Skills you need to open your own carpentry business

When opening your own carpentry business, follow these skills that you need to thrive.
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Why restaurant-industry research is important

We tell you why restaurant-industry research is so important.
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What is the best way to get lawn-care customers?

When you're starting a lawn-care business, you need to get customers. We list the best way to acquire them.
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How much does a window-cleaning service cost?

If you're thinking of owning a window-cleaning service, we go into detail on what it costs.
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How to start a construction-management business

Our step-by-step guide helps you to start your construction-management business.
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Tips and Tricks Every Event Planner Should Know

Here are our top tips and tricks for an event planner to be a success.
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Do you need a business license to start your own lawn care business?

When starting your lawncare business, we discuss the need for a business license.
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How to Become a Licensed Wellness Coach

You may be wondering how you can become a licensed wellness coach. Our guide shows you how.
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How to clean and disinfect an office yourself

Hiring a cleaning company isn't always an option. Here's how to clean and disinfect your whole office quickly.
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The right (and wrong) ways to hire for your cleaning business

Cleaning businesses are having a moment, but hiring quality staff isn't simple. Here's how to find a great staff.
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How to start a small restaurant or food cart

Starting up a small restaurant or food cart sounds easy, but it's not. Our tips and tricks help get you going.
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Hiring construction workers: 3 places you’re not looking

We list 3 places to hire construction workers you may not have considered yet.
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How to start your own carpentry business

Tired of working for someone else? Here's how to start your own carpentry business.
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How to write a business plan for a bakery

Looking to start your own bakery? Here are some great ways to write a business plan.
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Going fast: How to quickly write a business plan to start a food truck

We show you how to write a business plan and get your food truck up and running quickly.
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How to become a personal trainer

Being a personal trainer is a dream job to many, but getting started isn't easy. Follow our tips to get started.
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Everything you need to know about leasing a restaurant space

For many, leasing a restaurant space can feel like the beginning of a dream come true -- but a bad lease can turn it into a nightmare.
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What is a construction manager?

Construction managers are important -- or are they? Here we discuss just what a construction manager is and why your company may need one.
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Should your roofing crew be installing shingles in cold weather?

Roofing in cold weather is dangerous sometimes. Here's how to know if your crew should be working in winter.
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How to lay out your business plan for a construction startup

Your new construction business needs more than customers. Here's how to write your first business plan.
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How your cleaning service can get repeat customers fast

Cleaning services rely on repeat business, but how can you earn it? We'll give you some handy tips and tricks.
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Pool-service advertising ideas for under $1,000

Pool service is an industry that works best with repeat customers, but first you have to attract them. Here's how to advertise your business.
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How to open a gym and capitalize on the MMA craze

Whether you want a standard gym or something more unique for an MMA audience, we'll tell you how to open a gym.
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The Best Free Work Meeting Space

If you want the easiest video meeting service for work, that's free, you need to check out Glip.
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The Best Password Management Software for Your Business

If you are finding it hard to keep track of all of your employee's passwords, then you need to get a software that can condense the number of passwords.
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The Network All Women in Business Should Know About

If you are a woman in business then you need to know where the best networks are for you to grow your business and find support.
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How to tie a garbage bag so it never slips

Trouble with garbage bags slipping our of the can? Here's how to tie them tight