It’s that time of year again! Time to ramp up your marketing to improve your holiday sales. I know what you’re thinking, but don’t sigh with angst yet. As a small to mid-sized business, you may be thinking that time and money stand in your way of implementing new and effective marketing tactics. You have […]
Holiday Staffing Dos and Don’ts
Whether you’re the small business owner of a restaurant, a retail store or just a small business that does really well over the holidays, you have to make sure you’re properly staffed to handle all the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
Four Ways Retailers Can Win Over Customers This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season, and shoppers everywhere are preparing mentally, physically and emotionally for all the expected and unexpected events that are guaranteed to happen during the holidays. So as a retailer, that is exactly what you should be doing. Make the necessary preparations to ensure your business is equipped to handle all the expected and […]
Hiring For Full and Quick Service Restaurants
Regardless of business type the hiring and firing of employees is a constant challenge that must be done well to ensure business success. Staffing in restaurants, quick-service and full-service alike, is particularly difficult. As a small business owner looking for stability and exceptional quality service take a look at these solutions to common challenges in […]
Avoiding Stress and Burnout as an Entreprenuer
Being an entrepreneur is many things. It’s challenging, exhilarating, discouraging and rewarding. Oh, and let’s not forget stressful. Stress is very common among those starting their own business. You might be stressed because your business is booming and making lots of money, which is great, or you might be stressed because of the exact opposite. […]
Human Resources in a Small Business Setting
Human resources, or HR as it’s more commonly known, is a term used a lot with companies. So, what exactly is human resources and what does human resources do? HR describes the people who work for a company, and it’s also the term for a business’ department that’s responsible for employee relations.
Essential Holiday Signage For Your Retail Store
The season is upon us and more holiday spending means more opportunities to bring business to your local store! In the competitive realm of retail, it’s important to master the art of visual appeal. And what better way to attract customers than to display the goods you have to offer with custom holiday signage, featuring […]
State By State Guide to No Trespassing Laws & Signage
Two of the biggest fears of both business and landowners is liability and the risk of trespassing that comes with owning private property. While we’ve written previously on dog signage and liability, in every state signage plays a slightly different role in legal issues surrounding private property and criminal trespassing. Â