Starting a Paving Contractor Business: What to Plan First
Explore the main steps and considerations involved in starting a paving contractor business so you can prepare carefully and research the choices that fit your situation.
Acey Gaspard
John Deere Biography: From Blacksmith to Deere & Company
John Deere’s biography follows his move from Vermont blacksmithing to a successful prairie plow, expanding production in Illinois, and the business that became Deere & Company.
Starting a Stucco Contractor Business: A Practical Guide
Explore the practical steps, planning decisions, and key considerations involved in starting a stucco contractor business.
Starting a Foundation Repair Business: A Practical Guide
Get a practical introduction to starting a foundation repair business, what the work may involve, and what to consider as you research and prepare your business.
The History of Massey Ferguson: From Canadian Roots to AGCO
Massey Ferguson’s history spans Canadian implement roots, the Massey-Harris era, the 1953 Ferguson combination, global expansion, financial restructuring, and its later place within AGCO as a major agricultural-equipment brand.
Charles Henry Deere Biography: The Leader Who Expanded Deere & Company
Charles Henry Deere moved from bookkeeping into major operating leadership during the Panic of 1857, then helped expand Deere & Company through management, product growth, and a national branch-house distribution system.
William Butterworth Biography: Expansion and Deere’s Move Into Tractors
William Butterworth led Deere through major organizational growth and a long transition into tractor manufacturing, including the 1918 purchase of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company.
Alfred J. Billes Biography: Co-Founder of Canadian Tire
Alfred J. Billes co-founded Canadian Tire with his brother J.W. Billes, helped shape its dealer-based growth, later served as president, and remained closely connected to the company for decades.
The History of Canadian Tire: From a Toronto Automotive Business to a National Retail Group
Canadian Tire began in Toronto in 1922 and grew through its Associate Dealer model, national expansion, loyalty programs and new retail businesses. Its history also includes U.S. setbacks, store reinvention and later portfolio changes.
The History of Tractor Supply Company: From Mail Order to Rural Retail
Tractor Supply Company began as a mail-order tractor-parts business in 1938. Its history includes store expansion, private and public ownership changes, digital retail, loyalty, and a broader pet and animal-care business.