#SmallBusinessThatRocks: DrainTech Plumbing

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Plumbing has come a long, long way since the days of ancient Rome. We’re lucky to rely on the systems we have now, but with this convenience comes different complications – now, we have to think about faucets, sinks, flush toilets, sump pumps, and sewage pumps. When one – or all! – of these are…

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Three Ways to Spend Your Remaining Marketing Budget For 2020

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After crunching the numbers, you might find yourself with a bit of a surplus in the old marketing budget. You can make the most of this opportunity by using this money to build a solid foundation for 2021! Here are three ways to spend your remaining marketing money to strengthen your promotions in the new…

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Why WordPress Is The Best Choice For Small Businesses

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WordPress is well-known as one of the best blogging platforms online. But since its founding in 2003, the site has become one of the leading content management systems (CMS) online. Millions of businesses around the world use it to build their website, and your small business could be next!

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Variable vs. Fixed Costs: Why They Matter

Clarifying the differences between the costs that don’t change and the costs that do is very important for small businesses. Bills, shipping, packaging, and all the other important expenses should be classified in two ways: variable costs and fixed costs. This helps with budgeting and when making break-even analysis every year. But where does marketing…

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How Long Does It Take To Build A WordPress Site?

Small businesses making the online leap might have a few questions about the process. The main question we get is, “how soon will I be online?” It’s a good question that depends on how the site is being built. Our team builds WordPress sites, a website you might know better as a blogging platform. The…

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Should I Put Prices On My Website?

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To price or not to price: which should you do? Including the costs of your goods or services on your website is a very strategic decision and shouldn’t be made lightly. There are many pros and cons to including this information, and often the choice comes down to what sort of business you’re in!

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What Is Website Hosting And Why Do I Need It?

One of the most important yet rarely seen forces behind the internet is website hosting. From the largest corporation to the smallest business, no business would have a website without a host server to store the information. Servers can be set up to assist the individual website’s goals, making it faster, easier to update, and…

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Can I Be A Graphic Designer Even If I Can’t Draw?

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SlyFox has a talented team on staff. However, you don’t need to be able to draw to work in graphic design! There are several things a graphic designer should have: an eye for detail, knowledge of the fundamentals of design, and a passion for visual storytelling. You can have all these without being good at…

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