As a business owner, there are a lot of decisions you need to make about the best policies for your office. You may offer your employees unlimited vacation, the option to telecommute to work, or free lunch. Another benefit to consider offering your staff members is a pet-friendly office environment. Although this may seem counterproductive […]
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While the holiday season is a joyous time, it can also be a stressful time for many small business owners. Not being properly prepared can leave an employer short-staffed and unable to handle the influx of business. On the other hand, owners who face a slow season during the wintertime can face financial hardship having
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Income is the life source of your business. All your planning and strategies aren’t going to mean much unless you generate enough income to eventually make a profit. There are two types of income your business needs to track. Gross income is the money you receive from selling your products or services minus the costs
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There is a difference between supervisors and real leaders. Supervisors simply manage their employees, making sure they accomplish their daily tasks and follow the organization’s rules and regulations. A business leader, while being responsible for the workload, also makes it a priority to empower employees to advance in their careers. Entry-level staff members greatly benefit
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Being a small business owner comes with many freedoms and perks. On the flip side, owning your own small business can come with its fair share of challenges and problems to solve on a regular basis. With so much demand for your time, how do you stay focused during the day while you are pulled
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When you are running a small business money is often tight. Companies need to make sure they allocate their cash strategically, because too much spending in one area can cause shortfalls in others. One costly mistake can be overstocking inventory and materials. In a merchandising company, inventory represents the goods that will be sold. For
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It’s official: your small business is a true success. You have the leading edge against your competition, your business is growing and you’ve jumped from a couple employees to more than you imagined. While this is exciting it is also scary if you don’t know what steps to take. What to do next? Managing new
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In today’s environment, employees tend to feel as they are working WAY harder than they have in years past. They are taking on additional responsibilities and feel under compensated. For companies in the position to use raises to reward and retain employees, the common question is often, “When is the right time to offer an
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Many small business owners fall into the trap of trying to “do it all,” getting so busy that they lose sight of long-term goals, a cycle that threatens to result in a failing business. According to Bloomberg, eight out of ten small businesses fail within the first 18 months. No wonder. We all know how
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Your vendors are your partners. Without them, you would not be able to stock your shelves or get the supplies your staff needs. Having good vendor relationships means less stress and better deals so you can focus on managing your business. When working with vendors, you want to make sure that you’re getting a good
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