Your Small Business Resource
Each month review your business to see how well you’re managing it and where you can improve. Use this monthly checklist to ensure you’re on track. Review your finances Check your payroll records to...
It costs between five and seven times more to attract a new client than to keep an existing one. And retaining customers helps you better predict your sales because you have an idea of...
Scheduling your employees is difficult because you’re trying to balance the needs of your store with the needs of your team. You might have to work around school schedules, families, and other jobs. Keep...
Stress is a normal part of life. And, unfortunately, it’s often work-related. If left unchecked, it can have severe, negative impacts on your professional and personal life, including fatigue, headaches, stomachaches, muscle tension, and heart attacks. It can even cause...
If you want to get started in retail without investing in a brick-and-mortar business, then e-commerce is an excellent choice. Opening an online store is not as intimating as it sounds. Keep reading to...
Small Business Saturday (SBS) takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year and encourages people throughout the U.S. to support small, local businesses. It’s become one of the biggest shopping days of the year....
Adding another employee to your small business team is a big step. So, how do you know if it’s the right time to hire? Here are four telltale signs it’s time for you to...
You’ve spent a lot of time crafting your company’s mission statement and defining your company culture. You probably assume that your staff knows your culture, but they might actually misunderstand it. Sometimes, there is...
As a small business owner, it’s essential to track all your expenses, but it’s also vital that you track direct and indirect expenses separately. This will allow you to follow your budget more closely....
Yes. When you’re starting a company, having a mentor makes good business sense. They can teach you skills, show you how to avoid common mistakes, introduce you to their contacts, and help you achieve...