You are an entrepreneur. Maybe you are a one person business. Or maybe there are just a few of you. Now business is growing steadily, and there is more work than you can do alone. It’s time to hire someone. Knowing when to hire someone can be very tricky. It can be a very long […]
Technology moves and changes so rapidly, and it is important for small businesses to know what this means for them. Sometimes it can be better efficiency which can lead to more clients. Other times it means simplifying something like timekeeping or scheduling. Both are important to the success of businesses as they move through the […]
2018 is almost done, and it is time to think ahead to the next year. Every year brings up and downs, but the important thing is that business owners keep their goals in front of them. Take the time to review and contemplate the 2018 goals you set for your business. From there, it is […]
It is that time of year. The one where you know your employees are wondering what, if anything, will be done for an end of year bonus. Employees try not to get their hopes up, but in the back of their minds they are hoping for a bonus. Whether it is being used to cover […]
Even if you check and double check that employees mesh with your company culture you are sure to encounter employee conflict. It is an inevitable consequence of putting people together in the same environment on a regular basis. Sometimes the conflicts are minor like someone always leaving their papers on the photocopier. Sometimes they are […]
As times change and in most families both parents have to work, families are looking at new jobs through a fresh lens. They want to be able to have fulfilling jobs as well as volunteer at their children’s schools, attend their sporting events, and catch their plays. It has become one of the most important […]
In 2017, according to Gallup, 40% of American workers were working from home at least part of the time. The number at the end of 2018 is certain to be higher. As people shift their focus to work-life balance, this is going to become an even more common request of employees. While it is easy […]
Imagine the lunch rush at a busy casual restaurant. The line is moving slowly while employees manage taking counter orders, making food, and answering questions. As a customer, you are getting frustrated. As an employee, you are flustered and wondering why you do this to yourself everyday. Everyone, both employees and customers, are being snappy […]
One of the hardest parts of running a small business is balancing all of the needs and skills with a limited employee base. It is a product of a smaller budget, the importance of marketing, and less collective work hours. Thankfully, technology has made marketing more accessible for businesses of all sizes. While it is […]
Now that we have explained how to hire interns and a basic outline of what an intern can and can’t do, it is time to get into some of the ways to maximize interns’ time and experience while making them an asset to your business. Start Small While it seems appealing to hire 50 interns […]
