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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
This article is based on an interview with Bill Tansey Jr. on the Blue Collar StartUp podcast, where hosts explore the real-world stories of entrepreneurs building and scaling blue-collar businesses. Bill shared how his decades of experience in operations
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The Advantages of Outsourcing Your In-House Counsel
Imagine a company—we’ll call it Springwater Tech Solutions—that’s on the rise but facing some tricky legal hurdles. Now, before you start Googling them, let me clarify: the Springwater Tech Solutions in this article isn’t real. It’s a fictional company, crafted
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Fractional Financial Advisors: Flexible Expertise for Growing Businesses
In today’s fast-paced business environment, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges. They often require the expertise of seasoned financial professionals but may not have the resources to bring on a full-time financial advisor. Enter the fractional financial advisor,
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Why Outsourcing Your Marketing Makes Sense: A Conversation with a Fellow Business Owner
Coffee. Some weeks, it might be half my life — and no, that’s not a complaint! Coffee is where I have the chance to network with other business owners. I hear their stories, their perspectives, and their struggles.
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