by Admin | Nov 21, 2016 | Advice, News
Can small and medium manufacturing businesses actually make their companies lean? The idea behind the lean philosophy is that manufacturers can improve the bottom line by reducing costs and waste, by running their operations as efficiently as possible. Toyota is often...
by Admin | Feb 11, 2016 | Companies, News
Small business confidence is at its lowest point in two years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Their Small Business Optimism Index, which measures exactly that, dropped 1.3 points down to 93.9 in January. This is the weakest it has...
by Admin | Jan 16, 2016 | Advice, Companies
When you only know what you want to do but not so much about the how, starting a small business can be pretty intimidating. Getting your business to grow and become profitable is even scarier. There are a few things you can do to make sure your business gets up and...
by Admin | Nov 6, 2013 | Companies, Profiles
Dwight Cooper has got to be one proud CEO. Since founding Professional Placement Resources nearly two decades ago. Since then the company has been named one of the top 25 “Best Small Companies to Work For” by the Great Places to Work Institute by Forbes—for ten years...