North American Sweeper Magazine

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a weird and unsettling odyssey, and business owners are setting the example — implementing the solutions on the ground that help mitigates the spread of the virus, reassure workers and families, and keep their communities safe. Of course, it’s also up to business owners to keep their companies financially and […]

We wrote an article in the past titled, “Creating Your Team”. The short article focused on creating a team of competent contributors outside your business to help you identify ways to become more productive, identify growth strategies, and manage resources. Anyone, whether a sports fan or not, can identify with the “team” aspect. Putting your […]

As we experience this unprecedented event in modern history, safety has taken on a new face. It is no longer enough to clean dirt and debris from parking lots and job sites to protect our pavement and natural resources, including the air we breathe, it is now more important than ever to focus on protecting […]

WEST CHESTER, PA, March 2020 — Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) continues to add equipment finance specialists to its growing team, including, most recently, credit and sales professionals. As a direct lender, OCS is committed to expanding its business to offer customers fast, simple, and easy solutions. OCS’s credit team is excited to welcome Jill Heinen […]

Did you know that paper holds bacteria pathogens up to 72 hours? Because bacteria pathogens survive on paper up to 72 hours, providing the desired social distancing in the office environment with paperless technology is a necessity. In a study, published by PubMed.gov, the objective is to “determine by laboratory investigation how long bacterial pathogens […]

It’s no secret that many small businesses are struggling to cope with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full economic impact of this virus will not be known for some time, but small businesses in the United States and abroad are going to feel strain in supply chains, customer demand, and in their workforces. […]

Because commercial pavement sweeping operators may be considered essential workers in most states, your power sweeping company is probably less likely to be required to shut down than other types of businesses in your local area. Still, many small pavement sweeping business owners may be concerned about the COVID-19 virus’s potential impacts on your long-term […]

The good news is that globally, Corona Virus cases are decreasing in some areas. Nationally, however, we are still approaching the peak of the curve, and therefore statistics on Corona Virus cases are still increasing daily in many areas of the US. Here’s some guidance on what leading public health experts, including OSHA, are recommending […]

Here’s something they don’t tell you in the brochure for business school: There are hidden pitfalls in a part of doing business that seems relatively very easy — record-keeping. Research shows that there are basic questions about record keeping best practices that the majority of small business owners cannot accurately answer when tested! This is […]

This year, a Pew Research survey found that people who find their job “meaningful” tend to be more satisfied with their lives, regardless of income or education level. It’s no secret to businesses that happy employees are often better employees, but data on life satisfaction gets at something deeper. Finding “meaning” in your job correlates […]