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What Are KeyWords For Marketing?

When selecting keywords for a marketing campaign, you will find that the Google keyword tool is an extremely helpful piece of software, available free of charge at www.google.com/adwords.  Simply start by writing out a list of possible keyword phrases, being … Continue reading

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What Are Other Contractors Doing?

As a business owner, you are naturally very curious about your competition, and you should be.  While the work flow is generally quite similar from one general contracting company to another, there are many times when you can’t help but … Continue reading

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City of Portland EEO Certification

Anyone interested in getting government contracts with the City of Portland should take the time and effort to go through Portland’s Equal Employment Opportunity, or EEO, certification process. The City of Portland requires that all vendors and contractors who do … Continue reading

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How Do I Deal with a Difficult Business Partner?

It would be nice if all business partners always shared the same mindset, goals and attitude. However, this is often not the case, particularly with a family business. Taking on partners is often the only way to get your small … Continue reading

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How Do I Choose My Keywords for SEO?

Whether directing a paid search marketing campaign, pay per click campaign, or simply optimizing your website for search engine ranking, keyword selection is critical to your success.  Choosing the right keywords can make all the difference in the world to … Continue reading

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Are We Just Inefficient or Do We Need More People?

Time and cost overruns are never good things – they detract from profitability and stability within your company. However, determining the cause of those overruns can be hard to do. Many business owners automatically assume that slow response or job … Continue reading

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