It seems we are in the midst of one of the greatest shifts in our industry in perhaps a lifetime. Companies that once sold products, delivered boxes to doors and then went on their way, are completely ...

Most service-based entrepreneurs don’t hit a wall because they lack ambition—they hit it because they try to grow by doing more, instead of doing things differently. Many start as a company of one and ...

There’s a lot to think about when you start a new business. In the two-plus years since I launched a PR and communications agency in North America, I’ve thought about goal setting, hiring, defining ...

Givona Sandiford is the founder and CEO of Melospeech Inc., an edtech company providing access to early speech therapy services. So you’ve got a service-based business idea. Maybe you’re passionate ...

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For contractors, home service companies, and appliance repair pros, 2026 is a pivotal year. Artificial intelligence is changing search behavior, local competition is growing, and homeowners expect ...

Value-based pricing can be powerful, but it often breaks down when the value isn’t clearly measurable, clients feel misaligned with the price or providers overcharge too early in their business ...

Thanks to digital platforms and networking tools, people with valuable skills can market their services to a wide audience beyond their personal connections or local geography. Service-based side ...

Service-based businesses are facing new pressures in 2026. Customers expect instant answers. Search platforms summarize results before anyone clicks. Traditional word-of-mouth alone is no longer ...

Many businesses—especially those in high-ticket service industries like law firms, cybersecurity agencies, and consulting companies—struggle with inconsistent lead flow, no-show rates on sales calls, ...