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The Key to Small Business Growth: Continuous Learning and Training at Property Tenders LLC

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The Key to Small Business Growth: Continuous Learning and Training at Property Tenders LLC At Property Tenders LLC, we know that growth never stops. One of the ways we continue to provide excellent service is through ongoing education and training. This year, we completed various training sessions, including multiple courses in plumbing, drywall, and social media through the continuing education at Del-Tech, ensuring we stay ahead of industry trends and are ready to tackle any challenges our clients face. We’d love to hear from you! How do you stay updated in your field? Share your favorite training resources or recent learning experiences in the comments below. 302-278-5523 Property Tenders LLC #ContinuousImprovement #ProfessionalDevelopment #PropertyTendersLLC

How Are You Beating the Odds of Business Failure?

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How Are You Beating the Odds of Business Failure? Small businesses account for 99.9% of American businesses, with an astounding 33,185,550 in operation across the United States, according to Office of Advocacy. However, there's a staggering issue: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the business failure rate in the Mid-Atlantic region hovers around 77.5%-80%. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics  (Click link to see your regions data!) In Delaware, the numbers are even more eye-opening. A LendingTree analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data highlights these key findings: Business Failure Rate Within 1 Year : 25% Rank for 1-Year Failure : 18th in the nation Business Failure Rate After 5 Years : 51.9% Rank for 5-Year Failure : 8th in the nation Business Failure Rate After 10 Years : 68.8% As a first-time business owner or even a seasoned entrepreneur, you may find yourself asking crucial "How" questions to stay afloat and beating these odds: How do...

What Does It Take to Be a Small Business Owner: From Nothing to a Truck with Your Name on It?

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    What Does It Take to Be a Small Business Owner: From Nothing to a Truck with Your Name on It? Ever heard of "built, not bought"? This is the motto for small business owners across Sussex County. With rising costs, competition at every corner, and corporations promising small-town service without truly knowing the community, many of us have a different story to tell. Most of us didn’t go to school to become business owners. Some of us had other careers, tried our hands at different paths, or simply wanted to take a shot at the American Dream. We put our own savings into our dreams, worked hard, and hoped to become the local favorite. We strive to offer fair prices, return your calls, and feel honored when you choose us or recommend us to others. Being a small business owner is more than just making a living. It’s about giving back—through community involvement, helping fellow small businesses, and supporting local causes. Whether it’s donating raffle items, giving financia...

Property Tenders: Going the Extra Mile – Rain or Shine

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Property Tenders: Going the Extra Mile – Rain or Shine As a small business, Property Tenders understands the importance of showing up for our customers, no matter the weather. Whether it's rain, snow, or winds reaching over 70 miles per hour, we know that property issues don’t wait for the perfect conditions. When a customer called us one afternoon about a section of their vinyl fence being blown off and snapped, we prepared to brave the elements. Operating a family-owned business means we have to protect our investments, especially our tools. With some creative engineering, we built a waterproof setup to protect our reciprocating saw, ensuring that we could safely and efficiently resolve the issue. We headed to the customer's property, and despite the challenging conditions, we fixed the fence and made sure the homeowner's yard was secure once again. A Helping Hand for Stranded Drivers On our way home, we encountered a car with its hazard lights on, stuck in a blind turn o...