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When thinking of your own business, I’m sure you imagine an efficient, cozy office space with plenty of light (... I may have just described The Office, but whatever). And your main concerns (financially, at least) may be: are you making enough money? Do you have enough clients to sustain yourself? Are you pouring too much money down the drain without much return? These are all great questions to ask yourself, and you should definitely keep them in mind, but you also have to think about big-picture stuff. What if your equipment breaks down and can’t be fixed? What if the A/C in your building goes out and you’re responsible for fixing it? How can you prevent these things from happening and save money along the way? With a little extra investment and research, you’ll find that there are a few industrial products out there to help you worry less about the long-term stuff and focus more on the day-to-day operations. And, best of all, these products are designed to help you save money in the long-run—so it’s a win-win!

If you’ve seen the news or been on the internet lately, I’m sure you’re well aware that the cannabis business is booming right now. With more and more states legalizing pot, more and more businesses are coming out of the woodworks to offer their goods and services. If you run your own cannabis shop, or are looking to start one up someday, here are a few ideas to get your mind on the right page.

The internet has drastically changed the way companies and businesses run in the last 20 years—and a majority would argue that it’s for the better. From social networking to the entertainment industry, the internet has enabled millions, if not billions, of companies to maintain themselves, thanks to advertising, ease of access, and, in the case of companies like Amazon, providing a whole slew of jobs for the general public, not to mention the amount of economic gain from the constant circulation of goods and services.

The medical industry is incredibly cool. Not just because they offer life-saving devices and know pretty much everything about the human body—but there’s so much to learn! Everyday there’s something new to discover; a new disease or cure or crazy concept that can be made into a reality. In fact, one of my favorite past times is checking out the insanely useful and fascinating products that the medical industry produces on the daily.

“The customer is always right.” That’s what everyone says. And you know what? Much like the customer, they’re right! Keeping customers and clients happy should be your number one priority, no matter if you’re a huge, big-box company or a small operation you run from your home. Your clients are exactly what keeps your business afloat! Thus, hospitality is key.

Engineering might make you think of construction, architecture, mechanics, and electronics, etc. While all these items are definitely involved with engineering, there’s a lot more that goes with the profession than you may think.