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I Had to Stop and Ask

Chip Macdonald
May 1, 2005
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Maybe it was the warm sunshine on my coatless shoulders and the robins hunting worms in the lawn next to me, but a voice inside me gave me permission to go straight in and speak my mind.
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Six Situations Where Family Practices Can Hurt Your Small Business

Monroe Porter
May 1, 2005
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Family and business can be almost impossible to separate.
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Let's Stop Yakking Ourselves To Death

Jim Olsztynski
May 1, 2005
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Friends don't let friends mix phone calls with driving.
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Health Savings Accounts

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 1, 2005
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You need to look into Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and you need to do it now.
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What Building Owners Want From Roofing Contractors: Five Best Practices for a Successful Project

John D'Annunzio
May 1, 2005
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Based on my experience, there are generally five best practices that an owner requires from a roofing contractor during the course of the project.
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Safety Advice: OSHA's Proposed Crane Standard

Chip Macdonald
April 1, 2005
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The cranes being driven out of the assembly plants at Grove, Manitowoc, Link Belt, Krupp and Liebherr, are not your grandfather's or even your father's models.
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Legally Speaking: Avoiding Disputes--The Many Shapes and Sizes of Change Orders

John Alfs
April 1, 2005
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Changes in the scope, timing, and plans and specifications of a construction project are the most frequent types of disputes between subcontractors, contractors, and owners.
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Caulks: When and How to Use Them

John D'Annunzio
April 1, 2005
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Caulks are typically the least expensive material used on the project, but they account for most of the repair-related costs.
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Editor's Note: Short Supplies and Rising Prices

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 1, 2005
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In spite of a growing economy and generally improving profits in American business, we are seeing some signs that may bear watching. Not worrying, just watching.
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10 Survival Strategies for Small Businesses

Jim Olsztynski
April 1, 2005
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Good food for thought for contracting companies.
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