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How to Bring Structure to a Chaotic Small Business
Running a small business can feel like managing a constant fire. Owners juggle hiring, operations, customer demands, and finances, often all at once. According to Bill Tansey Jr., owner of The OpEx Shop, that feeling of chaos is not unusual.
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What Marketing Really Looks Like for a Blue-Collar Business
Starting a blue-collar business involves more than just mastering a trade. You have to actively get the phone ringing.
On a recent episode of the Blue Collar Startup podcast, co-hosts Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media and Derek of Daigle …
Mastering Cybersecurity & IT with Fort Edward’s ADKtechs
For over two decades, Adirondack Technical Solutions, commonly branded as ADKtechs, has been a trusted technology partner. Celebrating the start of its 21st year in business, the company continues to innovate. Recently relocating to a new office near Exit 17
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Extreme Ownership in the Trades: What Real Leadership Looks Like
In the world of blue-collar business, leadership is often mistaken for authority. Titles, promotions, and experience are seen as the markers of who is in charge. But according to Codey Gandy, that mindset is exactly where most teams go wrong.
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Adirondack General Store and Liquor Store Seeking Next Steward
ADIRONDACK, NY – The historic Adirondack General Store and attached Liquor Store, a cornerstone of the Schroon Lake region since 1855, is officially seeking a new owner to carry forward its rich heritage. After years of serving as a vital
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How PEOs Help Businesses Simplify Payroll, HR, and Workers’ Comp
Running a business often means juggling far more than the core service a company provides. Payroll, workers’ compensation, regulatory compliance, and employee benefits all require constant attention. For many business owners, especially those in trades or construction, those responsibilities can
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Five Towers Media Launches Foundry 5 — Bringing Enterprise-Level Workflow Automation to Saratoga’s Small Businesses
Local agency owner Michael Nelson expands into business automation — helping small teams stop drowning in manual work and start scaling.
Michael Nelson, owner of Five Towers Media — a Saratoga Springs marketing agency serving clients across the Capital Region …
Processes: The Key to Scaling Without Chaos
In the fast-paced world of blue-collar businesses, from construction firms to manufacturing outfits, chaos often feels like the norm. Owners juggle endless fires, high turnover, and stalled growth, wondering why their hard work yields inconsistent results. But according to Bill
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Bill Tansey Jr.: Leading Businesses to Operational Excellence
