Do you have questions about joint ventures? Annissa has answers in this week's quick, four-minute video column!

As a restoration contractor you’ve worked hard building your business.

For years, we have known that family-owned businesses make significant contributions to the U.S. economy by generating approximately half of our nations GDP, employing 85% of the private sector, and creating 86% of all new jobs, among many other factors. 

Ever wonder if it’s time to grow your business? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just wave a wand and it would get done? 

 I recommend forming a C-Corporation with an S-Election filling most of the time.  

 Dina Dwyer-Owens, the current Executive Chairwoman and past CEO and Chairwoman of The Dwyer Group, will be the keynote speaker for the 10^th Violand Executive Summit, scheduled June 19-20 in Canton, OH, according to a press release. 

What percent of business can you afford to lose? The typical answer is that you cannot afford to lose any of your volume without a major shock to both you and your business.

Rainbow International is proud to announce the addition of nine new franchises in the fourth quarter, concluding 2012 with a healthy growth of 47 new franchise contracts throughout the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release. Rainbow International is an industry leader in water, fire, and smoke damage restoration, with approximately 320 locations worldwide.