Small Business Blog
Success Factors to Consider Before Opening a Franchise
If you’re enticed by the idea of starting and running a business, you might also be struggling with some internal doubts. It’s an exciting pursuit, of course, but the risks can also feel overwhelming. This is why franchising is appealing. It’s a way to familiarize...
Some of Our Top Tips for Recruiting, Training, and Motivating Employees
There are pros and cons to operating as a team of one. You don’t have to rely on or answer to anyone else on work that’s produced. Or manage multiple schedules and deliverables as they exchange hands. On the flip side, everything falls on you. There’s no one to...
Short and Long-Term Ways to Embrace Sustainability in the Workplace
No matter how you spin before-and-after photos of pollution levels during the lockdown, climate change is still a very real and pressing issue. Add it to the list, right? It’s also top-of-mind for consumers eager to shop more consciously. More and more shoppers value...
How to Strike a Balance Between Fatigue and Focus
For many over the past year, remote work has lost its novelty. The enthusiasm for time saved commuting and working in pajamas is long gone, replaced with forced laughter at too many “Groundhog Day” comparisons. And while perfecting our workspaces with the best in...
4 Ways to Become a Better Presenter Virtually and In-Person
4 Ways to Become a Better Presenter Virtually and In-Person Whether you’re sharing your screen in a virtual meeting or standing at the head of a large conference room table, your skills as a presenter matter. Things happen when you communicate ideas successfully. You...
New Year, New Routine: How to Get the Most Out of Your Day (and Downtime)
With the hype of a new year comes the desire to make changes. We look to reinvent our habits and become smarter, stronger, more productive versions of who we were in years past. However, despite what every commercial or marketing campaign leads us to believe right...