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...we’re all prone to feeling a little off sometimes and that’s OK. With Coronavirus pandemic being an unfortunate catalyst for this awareness and May being recognized as Mental Health Month, it presents a unique opportunity to talk about a subject that can be painful, frightening and feel like a very solitary experience.  It’s important to keep in mind that mental health is just one facet of something much bigger - behavioral health. 

In honor of what was supposed to be Small Business Week, we chatted virtually with Ken Ballin, trade professional and owner of Skyro Floors, to get insight on his business and share what’s helped him find success in the trades. Check out the video (fair warning, the quality is a bit rough) or read the Q&A.

Many of our customers are owners or employees of small businesses and they’re an integral part of the economy which is why for more than 50 years America has been celebrating National Small Business Week. The Small Business Administration (SBA) typically kicks off the annual event in honor of entrepreneurs and small businesses across the country the first week of May. This year it’s been postponed until further notice due to... you guessed it, Coronavirus, but we think because of COVID-19 it's more critical than ever to talk about the importance of small business

To join us in celebrating National Hug a Plumber’s Day, instead of hugging a plumber (please don’t hug anyone during the COVID-19 pandemic), watch our video and read the full Q&A below to meet James Wood, a licensed plumber, electrician and the owner of Form Construction, a contracting company based in Denver, CO. We sat down with him back in early March - don’t worry, it was from a safe distance and no hugging was involved - to learn more about his work and the impact it’s made on him and his customers.

While it may be “business as usual” for many essential services, business is anything but usual as stay-at-home orders have created new obstacles for keeping your business thriving during these uncertain times. To help navigate these tough circumstances, we’ve gathered trusted resources, timely tools and organizations to empower you to make decisions which may affect your business, employees, loved ones, customers and community. 

Making a living performing skilled, physical work means completing jobs that require accuracy, strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Much like traditional sports athletes, the body is under daily pressure to physically perform, opening the door to injury or burn out and making health a top priority.