Whenever someone mentions the concept of 3D printing, we can’t avoid but think of futuristic technology, still out of our reach. Interestingly, the technology for additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing) has been around since the early ’80s. Many fields and industries have been finding ways to apply additive manufacturing. This is because there are many…
Employee drug testing and background checks are common practices carried out by many different companies, both large and small, and in a wide variety of industries. This is because drug testing helps them promote a safer and healthier workplace environment. However, most of the companies carry out drug use screening tests only during the hiring…
The transport industry is a fundamental part of the economy of the country, and the market depends on it working in the best possible way, and seeking to guarantee the safety of drivers, the freight they transport, and motorists in general. There are currently different programs and initiatives that seek to increase the safety of…
Now more than ever, businesses of any size rely on the relevance and value of their online stores. Even when we might think this model is not for us, we shouldn’t disregard the importance of the digital market. This business model comes with many benefits for both customers and companies. Therefore, we’ve gathered four essential…
Whenever a small business starts growing, its HR department will need to do the same in order to keep operations running smooth. One of the biggest challenges companies face comes when they need to interview and hire a large number of employees. This can become quite a struggle for our recruiting staff, as they might…
During the last couple of years, solar energy has become a very popular, reliable, and effective power alternative for both residential and commercial consumers. As a result, solar panels can be seen in many different houses and buildings all across the country. However, seeing that they have proven to be worth the investment, it was…
When you have a small business, finding cost-effective alternatives to make your company grow is imperative. There are many tips and tricks to make sure our business stays competitive and profitable. Exhibiting at trade shows is another great marketing alternative that Small and Medium Businesses should take advantage of. We might think that trade shows are mainly…
The journey of entrepreneurship and having one’s own business comes with plenty of challenges. Even the start of such a journey is too hard for most small businesses, which fail during the first year. However, once we start getting a hold of things, calmer periods will arrive. This doesn’t mean it will be a walk…
Being in charge of a small business will be a demanding and sometimes exhausting task. However, the rewarding feeling of seeing your own business eventually grow is worth the trouble. We must remember, though, that we will also be in charge of the team. This means that we will need to master several management skills in order to…
One of the most difficult areas small business owners need to manage is payroll, as it comes with several challenges and obstacles we need to learn how to deal with. As time goes by and we become more experienced, dealing with such challenges might be easier. Yet, it will take some time before we get there.…