Whether you’re running multiple stores or you just need help out in your office, part-time employees can be a great way to grow your team. You’ll have the help you need without committing to a 40-hour-a-week employee who shows up Monday through Friday and stays all day. You’ll also have access to those workers who […]
Steady cash flow is an ongoing challenge for small businesses, which often must deal with the ebb and flow of customer activity. Some businesses see a surge in sales over the holiday season, while others see the bulk of their business during the summer. Even if your fluctuations aren’t quite that dramatic, you likely experience […]
If you manage hourly employees, you likely invest time each week mapping out a schedule. Making sure your business is covered during the hours it’s open while dealing with employee requests can be challenging. When combined with all of your other responsibilities, it can become overwhelming. Scheduling doesn’t have to be a burden, however. With […]
“How much do you charge?” That one question can fill a new business owner with instant dread. Even established entrepreneurs may have a difficult time putting a price on their offerings. Whether you spend your days advising others, coding applications, or designing logos and websites, it can be difficult to look at your services objectively enough […]
By now, we’re all well aware of the environmental benefits of making green decisions. When you choose to recycle and conserve resources, you preserve the planet for many future generations. This environmental responsibility extends to your work life as well as at home. But the planet isn’t the only one to benefit from your efforts […]
If you’re a small business owner, you probably don’t have a team of employees at your disposal. You may still be operating by yourself, out of your home office or a coffee shop. As a one-person operation, however, you’ll still face challenges to handle administrative tasks while also meeting with clients and networking in order […]
Nobody likes to see prices increase. Businesses and consumers usually operate on a set budget, restricting the amount they can pay each month for products and services. But for a business to continue to grow, occasional price hikes are necessary. The key is to make sure price increases are rare and well timed, occurring at […]