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If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.You don’t have to be a mechanic or contractor to know the importance of owning a good set of tools. Having a good wrench set on site means you can take care of assembling furniture, tightening loose fixtures, and performing basic maintenance tasks on your own, saving you time and money.Types of WrenchesThere are quite a few different types of wrenches. Some can handle many of the same tasks while others are more specialized. Below is a list of the most frequently used wrenches for common tasks:Adjustable Wrench – This type has a moveable jaw to adjust the size.Combination Wrench – A combination wrench has one open end and one box end, usually of the same sizeOpen-Ended Wrench – These wrenches ...

Catherine Brown understands what it means to build a business during challenging times. She launched her first company with two small boys at home in 2003 and now runs a sales training firm called ExtraBold Sales. Catherine is a veteran of over 25 years of selling, recruiting, and fundraising with nonprofits. In her new book, How Good Humans Sell™, she combines sales best practices with psychology principles. Her training includes research-based workshops that get at the heart of why people hesitate while selling. Catherine has a bachelor’s degree from Rice University in Houston and has been trained in marketing through StoryBrand. She lives in Texas with her family and loves taking walks, reading, planning her next globetrotting adventure, watching sci-fi, and hosting dinner parties. I am...

The hiring process has changed drastically in recent years, thanks to advances in technology. Businesses now have new tools at their disposal that allow them to reach a wider pool of potential candidates and screen them more efficiently. Here are five ways technology has changed how companies hire people. 1. Utilizing A Digital Recruitment Agency In the past, businesses would have to rely on recruitment agencies to help them find qualified candidates. This process was often time-consuming and expensive. However, with a digital recruitment agency, businesses can now post their job openings online and receive applications from a wider pool of candidates. This saves time and money while also giving businesses access to a larger pool of potential hires. 2. Online Job Boards In the past, busi...

An intensive study commissioned by the Northshore Business Council seeks to understand how the St. Tammany Parish School System's performance rating has slipped in recent years, an election-year move illuminating the influential group's vested interest in the education system that boasts a nearly-half-billion-dollar operating budget.The study was sent to all candidates running for St. Tammany School Board seats in the Nov. 8 elections, along with a pledge asking the candidates to support a more transparent and accountable school system. The pledge asks candidates for their support across 10 areas, including early childhood education, federal funding related to...

Are you willing to do everything to make your Small Business succeed or do find certain tasks “below you”? Join us for this episode of The Small Business Show to hear why your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton believe that cleaning the toilets is a crucial step towards success as a Small Business owner. You will hear about doing whatever it takes to succeed while still being wise with your time and why leading from a position of humbleness can make all the difference for your success as a leader. Join us! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #326 for Wednesday, May 5, 2021 00:08:31 SPONSOR: Streak is a CRM designed to help you stay on top of each part of your process — and your inbox — without ever leaving Gmail. Visit Streak.com/SBS to get 20% off your first year of Streak’s Pro Plan. 00:10:2...

If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.You can save up to $400 on some premium Canon lenses for your DSLR camera right now on Amazon.The sale is running alongside the upcoming Prime Early Access sale set for next week at Amazon. Early deals have been popping up ahead of what many are calling a second Prime Day in 2022.Canon Lenses and EOS Webcam Accessories on SaleThe biggest savings on Canon lenses are on the following items, $400 off the regular price:Billed as content creator’s vlogging camera, the Canon EOS R is available at $1,599; that’s $200 less than the regular price. Get the deal now: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Camera. You can also save up to 33% off a EOS Webcam Accessories kit to boost your content creation effor...

It may be time for you to breathe some new life into your business. If sales are dropping or simply just not increasing, or you’ve noticed nothing new is coming from your efforts, it may be that your business is stale and needs a refresh. Here, we’ll talk you through a few quick ways that you can freshen up your business to boost sales and motivation. photo credit: Olia Danilevich / Pexels How Do You Know When Your Business is Stale? After a business has been running for a while, that young business fire tends to dim. The energy and adrenaline that comes with building a business can become stagnant, especially when sales may not have grown as much as you’d originally hoped. Alternatively, your business may have already achieved a good level of success but have been stuck at the same level...

Fernanda Sayles, the CEO and founder of FernDiggidy Sweets & Treats, begins to prepare her specialty banana pudding mix at the Local First Arizona Community Kitchen in Mesa on Sept. 13, 2022. (Photo by Justin Spangenthal/Cronkite News) Fernanda Sayles, the CEO and founder of FernDiggidy Sweets & Treats, places sliced bananas in a pudding tray at the Local First Arizona Community Kitchen in Mesa. (Photo by Justin Spangenthal/Cronkite News) ...