Rodney Nash has been part of his family’s painting and contracting business, W.W. Nash & Sons, Inc., in Richmond, VA since 1963. His father started the original company in 1946 and, through the years, Nash has seen several family members come and go as partners in the enterprise. Today, at 74, the…
MoreDepending upon your age, you may remember that in the ’70s and early ’80s, wallpapers featuring blue geese and lots of florals were the must-have in many homes. Then, in the late ’80s, pre-pasted wallpaper hit the market and homeowners slapped up even more paper and patterns. Fast-forward five or so years…
MoreFrom August through October I let people know about our winterize and cleanup specials: I offer caulking around windows and doors; also, pressure washing the house, which includes washing the roof and chimney. For an upcharge, we’ll pressure wash the sidewalk, clean gutters, cut back branches and pull dead tree limbs from…
MoreBy the time you read this, the U.S. Department of Labor’s final regulations on overtime rules will either be in effect or very close to it. Among the most significant proposed changes is an increase in the minimum salary for an employee to be considered exempt from overtime eligibility. The change pushes…
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Many business owners train and mentor employees only to have them leave in two or three years. If you’ve experienced the loss of a promising employee then you know the costs related to turnover are high, and getting higher as jobs become more specialized. You probably offer the usual employment benefits, perhaps…
MoreWe spend so much money and effort looking for new customers when we already have a list—many times a long list—of customers who already know, like, and trust us, and would be more than happy to give and refer us more work. But like all of us, they get busy and forget…
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