Launching a business can require lots of equipment, including equipment used in manufacturing and packaging your product. Small business owners can contain costs and professionally present their products using a cardboard box making machine to create custom packaging. Although industrial versions of these machines cost more than $20,000, small-scale versions cost less than $1,000, putting […]
The Business Case For Medical Marijuana Use
The legalization of medical marijuana has paid significant business dividends for the states that have approved its use and the medical marijuana consulting industry, translating into millions in revenue. According to research the marijuana market will grow to $10.2 billion nationally within the next five years. In fact, Washington, a state that together with Colorado, […]
Looking for Used Shipping Containers? You Will Now!
Used shipping containers can be transformed into a wide variety of different things from pop-up shops to cargo container offices. There are many companies that can offer you used storage containers for sale, but how many of them can transform that steel shipping container into a portable office container or a backyard getaway? Now, you […]
How to Get Involved in the Food Industry
Recently, several companies belonging to the food industry have experienced heavy fire by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for failing to follow protocols which would jeopardize the health of consumers. It takes only one bad experience to ruin a customer’s opinion of a company, especially with something as vital to life as food. Many […]
5 Tips to Prepare for an Unsecured Business Funding Loan
Acquiring unsecured business funding can be a daunting task, but the rewards will benefit you and your business. Small businesses provide approximately 55% of all jobs, and account for approximately 54% of all sales in the United States. Small businesses are just as much in demand as larger corporations, and they help the economy thrive. […]
3 Places to Look For Temporary Office Space
If you’re a small business or operate on a more freelancing, remote basis, it can be tough to find temporary office space. For one, many landlords want you to be able to lock into a few years and if you think you might only need the space for a year or shorter amount of time, […]
4 Ways Working Capital Loans Can Boost Your Small Business
If you ask any successful business owner, they will agree that it certainly takes money to make money. But it’s not just about making purchases and investments to gain more capital down the line, i.e., investments in inventory in response to customer demand. What about increasing the business’ capacity? By investing in your business’ space, […]
Outdoor Signs Are Cost Effective Advertising
Signs are all around us, but contrary to popular belief, people don’t actually tune them out. They see and remember business signs, and when needed, act on them. Outdoor signage in the form of banners, car wrap advertising, business signage, and neon signs grab the passerby’s attention and is one of the one of the […]
Custom Packaging from Pharmaceuticals to Pet Products
According to a Cornell University study, subjects poured out an average of 8% too little or 12% too much medication, meaning that patients are not getting the adequate amount of dosages. This problem can be easily solved with appropriately made dosage cups. Even the food packaging industry spends a significant amount of time on packaging; […]
Why Diamond Lapping Is Most Effective
When it comes to precision ceramics and other project-finishing items, a good lapping plate and a diamond lapping process can make all the difference. Lapping is the machining process that rubs two surfaces together using an abrasive to grind or polish. In diamond lapping, the abrasive used is diamonds. If you are looking for edge-to-edge […]
How Efficient Is Your Documentation Shredding System?
As you turn the calendar page to 2016 you are again faced with the task of destroying the paper work you are no longer required to keep. Luckily, as your customer base continues to grow the options for shredding large amounts of documents also increase. While you can still have your own employees shred the […]
How Human Resources Consulting Firms Can Save You Money
It can be devastating for someone to lose their job, even if they were only recently hired. However, this can also be painful to the company they worked for. High employee turnover can actually end up costing a company money. Between the time spent by human resources executive recruiters spending their days flipping through resumes […]
3 Ways Physical Business Signs Can Improve Sales
Advertising is obviously the best way to attract and bring in more customers for any business. Unfortunately, because people are surrounded by advertisements everyday, whether it be watching television, surfing the internet, or simply driving past a billboard, they have become accustomed to overlooking them without second thought. While many companies are now turning to […]
How to Reduce Energy Bills With Industrial Fans
Moderating the indoor temperature of a building of virtually any company is essential to producing high quality products. Unfortunately this can cost a lot of money and hike up utility bills if not operated efficiently. In order to reduce energy costs, many companies are always on the lookout for alternative methods of cooling. But how […]
Is There Lead in Your Backyard? Houses Built Before 1978 Could Still Be Toxic
The possible presence of lead in household water supplies continues to be an important issue for new parents: the toxic metal can produce symptoms that are easily confused with long-term exposure to mold, and sometimes obtaining a diagnosis requires several visits to doctors. Lead, due to its soft and pliable nature, was used in plumbing […]
What Would You Do With Eight Extra Hours a Week? Remote Workers Enjoy Skipping the Commute
Over 6 million Americans work from home, saving $15 billion every year in gasoline and train fare alone. Not only can telecommuting workers expect to save about $2,500 every year in gas and transportation costs, they can also save time. On average, people spend 90 minutes a day commuting to and from their jobs; home-based […]
2016 Tax Season to Start Jan 19 as Scheduled
With the holiday season quickly coming to a close many family’s wallets are still probably recovering from the Christmas shopping list. After the New Year comes though United States citizens can look forward (or dreadfully anticipate) the start of the new tax season and begin looking for tax preparation planning. According to the Idaho news […]
Pfizer, Martin Shkreli, and Regulation the Biggest Pharmaceutical Trends of 2015
This past year, as in every year before it, the media largely focused on controversies in the pharmaceutical world. The public at large became obsessed with hating boy-terror Martin Shkreli, while big-name mergers like the Pfizer-Allergan deal became major news stories. The Pfizer deal was irresistible to content producers everywhere, as it finally gave them […]
How Flexible Product Packaging is Improving the Food Distribution Industry
If you walked into a grocery store prior to 1809, you would find all of the food stored in cloth bags, wood crates, and glass jars. In 1809, Napoleon Bonaparte offered 12,000 fracs to any packaging developer who created a transportable way to preserve food for the French military. This is when canned goods entered […]
Choosing a Security System? Here are 3 Important Features to Look for
Businesses are constantly fighting off attacks at every second of the day, whether they be from digital hackers or actual burglars. In addition to creating a safer work environment for employees, every business needs commercial security solutions that can identify real threats and protect their valuable assets. When choosing a security system for your business, […]
