The impact of COVID-19 on the oil and gas industry has already been profound, with major oil companies announcing steep cuts in capital and oil prices plunging into negative territory for the first time in U.S. history. However, the full implications are only just beginning to unfold.

Following a year of pipeline capacity constraints and delayed pipeline projects, 2019 became the year of rapid expansion and increased production. The hot topic of “bottlenecks” faded and massive pipeline projects stole the limelight.

Periods of growth can come and go quickly and the consumer’s needs and expectations shift. Trends can change from one month to the next.

Ensuring employee’s paychecks are correct and on time, every time, is one of the top challenges for business owners. In the early days of a company’s life, managing payroll for a handful of employees is fairly straightforward.

For a small and growing business, managing cash flow can feel like a roller coaster ride. You need to keep enough cash on hand to meet payroll, replenish inventory, cover rent and operate smoothly.

Over the last twenty years, e-commerce has dramatically changed the way consumers spend their money and how and where they shop. The convenience of shopping online has gone on to transform the way the world functions, especially for trucking companies.

The U.S. is experiencing one of the largest talent shortages on record, which is due to a strong job market and the lowest unemployment rate in decades.

Over the past decade, the manufacturing industry has experienced massive changes and some remarkable gains. Steady industry growth was a trend for manufacturers in 2018, with an increase of 1.1 million jobs over the last eight years.

Back in 2011, the team at Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) spoke with staffing executives and workplace experts to see what they felt the future might hold for staffing companies. Most executives said they expected the staffing industry to grow quite a bit by 2020.

Between the end of one year and the start of another, every business owner should take the time to sit down and do a little planning.