Peyton Duplechien

January 18, 2022

If you’ve ever discussed your sleep habits with someone before, you’ve probably walked away from the conversation with the diagnosis of “early bird” or “night owl.” These terms get tossed around quite frequently, with “early bird” going to those who function best in the earlier hours of the day and “night owl” referring to those… Continue reading Adapting Jobs That Fit People’s Sleep Chronotype

January 11, 2022

Did you know that the landscape services industry had a market size of $105.1 billion in 2021? Landscaping has been a steadily growing market over the past 5 years, with an average increase of 5.1% each year from 2016 to 2021 and an expected growth of 5.3% in 2021. 621,733 businesses and 1.2 million employees… Continue reading Creating a Landscaping Business Plan That Minimizes Overhead Costs

January 04, 2022

We get it – well-loved possessions are hard to let go of, particularly when it comes to objects packed with plenty of good memories and nostalgia. Old phones (like classic 90s and 00s Nokias!) are no exception to this, especially when we’ve gotten used to their unique quirks and features.  Unfortunately, even if we think… Continue reading 50 things to do with old mobile phone

December 17, 2021

Episode 2: Does My Small Business Need an App? In this episode, Adam Alred, Head of Technology for VoiceNation and product owner of the VoiceNation Mobile App, appeared as a guest on the second episode of Answer the Call. Answer the Call is a business podcast powered by VoiceNation. Tune in to the podcast and… Continue reading Does My Small Business Need an App with Adam Alred

December 14, 2021

Cinema and television are both famed for the way they embellish reality to highlight the associated glitz, glamour, and drama that supposedly surrounds highflying office workers – all in the name of entertainment, of course. And workplace dramas and comedies are no different. And with these big-name films and shows come some very expensive sets… Continue reading Revealed: film and TV’s most expensive offices

December 13, 2021

When it comes to inventions that have shaped who we are today as a society, it’s hard not to land squarely on the phone. An essential tool for everything from business and work to staying in touch with friends half the world away, it’s safe to say the world simply wouldn’t be the same without… Continue reading The evolution of the phone through history

December 06, 2021

Driven, fresh, and excited, are some of the adjectives used to describe new entrepreneurs. Young entrepreneurs are the ones known to disrupt the scene, try out new ideas, and breakthrough longstanding business barriers. The most recent and exciting breakthrough that’s been opened up is remote and flexible working. The days of constant in office, traditional… Continue reading 10 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs

November 30, 2021

When your business means everything, you have to prepare for anything. Missing out on vital client communications can cause a massive issue in a loss of valuable time, relationships, and revenue, especially for small business owners.  Floods, illness, downed lines: whatever the emergency may be, you’ve got to have a plan in place. But what… Continue reading How to Optimize Communications in a Disaster Recovery Plan

November 19, 2021

If you own any type of smartphone, then it’s a given that you use at least a couple of specific apps every single day.   Over the past decade, mobile apps have rapidly become a fundamental part of our daily lives, and for many of us, there are a few apps out there that we simply… Continue reading The top grossing mobile apps of all time

November 09, 2021

In an era of constant connection, it’s more important now than ever before to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This is especially true if you run a small business where work hours can often overlap with free time.  Giving both yourself and your employees the gift of personal time comes with plenty clear advantages, from… Continue reading 5 out-of-office message examples for small business