How Local Competition Can Hurt (and Help) Your Business
If you are in business of any sort, you likely have some kind of competition. Whether local or broader, you aren’t alone in the market. This is certainly true for retail companies. And whether you are selling experiences or merchandise, you’ll have to pay attention to competitors and what they offer. But depending on your…
How Positive Encouragement Equals Business Success
We’re all familiar with those classic films set in the business or financial world where tyrannical bosses scream at and harangue their terrified lowly employees. While these fictional characters might make for some memorable quotes, they certainly aren’t people who those in management ought to try and emulate. Plenty of misguided managers have tried to…
Intriguing Finance Options for Your Small Business Venture
Securing the right loan for your business takes more than an internet search, it takes a professional advisor who can guide you effectively.
Human Resources is the Glue Holding Your Organization Together
Having a human resources department is critical to the success of your company, even if you run a small business. Without the right human resources strategy, you could miss be missing out on opportunities to grow faster. But with a proper understanding of the role that HR plays, you can prepare yourself better for the…
Make or Break: How to Find the Best Employees for Your Business
Ask any established and successful business or brand, and they will tell you that finding the right employees starts with attracting great talent. In other words, you can’t find great employees if you aren’t fishing in the right pond. So how do you find the right employees? Here are four tips to help you get…
Tea Leaves? Credit Card Debt and Delinquencies Surpass 2008 Levels
The economy has improved and small business optimism is finally increasing for the first time in a decade. Business regulations are being reversed faster than any time in recent history. Hiring is up, wages are creeping higher and unemployment is low. All good, right? Yes, from the surface. However, today’s report from Federal Reserve shows…
Perfect Real Estate Options for Small Businesses
As today’s business world becomes more competitive than ever, small business owners, startups and entrepreneurs are having to rethink certain strategies, including how to approach various real estate options when looking for a store of office to start out in. Whereas decades ago a small business owner looked to purchase a building or other property…
The U.S. Economy: ‘Muddling Along’
One Point Two Percent. The economic numbers for the first half of 2016 are in, and they are not good. Sounding very similar as to the past nine years, the U.S. economy grew ‘less than forecast’ to an abysmal 1.2%. Just for comparison, a steady economy needs between 3-4% GDP just to stay even with population.…
