Should I Hire a Part-Time Employee?
Hiring a part-time employee might be right for your small business if you need more help but don’t want to increase your labor costs too much don’t have enough work to keep them occupied...
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13 Interview Questions to Ensure a Cultural Fit
Your staff can help shape your culture in a huge way. So, when you’re hiring someone new, it’s critical that they fit your culture. If they don’t, there’s a good chance that neither of...
7 Financial Habits of Successful Business Owners
Successful small business owners make financially sound decisions and follow these seven best practices. 1. Regularly review your finances Review your company’s finances weekly or monthly to understand if and how your business is...
Your Small Business Monthly Checklist [Free Download]
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...
How to Boost Customer Retention
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...
How to Schedule Your Employees
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...
11 Ways to De-Stress after Work
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...
How to Start an E-Commerce Business
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
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....
Is It Time to Hire? 4 Telltale Signs You Should Grow Your Workforce
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...