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 […]
As college is back in session, it is time for students to start looking for work to boost both their experience and education. Small businesses have the unique opportunity to create an entrepreneurial space where students can be exposed to a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities while learning alongside employees. Doing it Legally Hiring […]
The economy can often be unpredictable, and while economists can tell when things are going to slow down it isn’t always possible to predict a downturn. When the market crashed in 2009, many small business owners were caught unawares, and they lost their businesses. While the economy is strong now, and small businesses are thriving, […]
Even though it is 2018 there are still many entrepreneurs and employees who are not sold on the idea of using technology to manage and organize their business. Instead of using automated invoicing, as an example, they insist on handwriting receipts and only accepting payment via checks. This lack of interest in using technology to […]
Summer is traditionally a downtime for most businesses, but it doesn’t have to be. With your regular customers out of town throughout the summer months, there are many new people in town with whom you can do business. The task at hand is getting them in there and turning visitors into customers. Establish a Plan […]
One of the inevitable parts of being a business owner is coming back from errors, both big and small. Sometimes these are things like a forgotten bill that needs to be paid or an email response sent too late, but other times they can be huge: making a large mistake on a project, malpractice or […]
So many businesses are the result of personal experiences. A woman has a hard time finding clothes she loves. A dad is upset his son with a physical disability doesn’t have the tool necessary to learn to walk. An employee is frustrated by how his boss treats him and decides to work for himself. People […]
