Category Archives: Small Business Tips

As the economy improves, employee retention becomes more of an issue for small business owners. Not only are there more employment opportunities, employees feel more confident taking a chance on changing careers. Additionally, a number of employees will consider opening their own businesses. The implications are huge. Not only are there costs associated with hiring…

“I work better under pressure.” How many times have you heard someone say this as a justification for waiting until the last minute to do something? How many times have you said it yourself? Most people don’t intend to procrastinate. They simply have a job that they aren’t looking forward to tackling, or they have…

Recently, I overheard a business owner lamenting the fact that he had forgotten that it was National Coffee Day. He mentioned that he had been planning to give away coffee all day as a promotion but it had slipped his mind. As I looked around, I noticed that his restaurant was pretty slow for a…

It’s a great feeling when you visit a business and recognize the people working there. It feels even better when they recognize and remember you. The more comfortable your customers feel when they visit your business, the more likely they are to keep coming back. When you remember their buying habits and can offer targeted…