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Employee ROI
Employee Return on Investment Investing in your employees should be a given. After all, any investment should provide a return. Yet time and again, I’ve seen…
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FEB 27
Employee Reviews Done Right
How to have successful one-on-one conversations with your employees. A pat on the back. A harsh word. A smile. A frown. A compliment. A critique. We…
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FEB 26
5 Can’t-Miss Tradeshows for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, it’s not always easy to get away. Sometimes you feel like you need to be immersed in the day-to-day for your…
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FEB 25
When a Business Partnership Sours
Many small businesses are owned in partnership. Whether it’s a multi-generational family operation, friends pursuing their passion together, or a purely business relationship, having multiple owners…
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FEB 24
Negotiate Everything!
“You don’t get what you want, you get what you negotiate.” — Harvey Mackey You may have read my recent article on leases and how important…
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FEB 21
Understanding Gen Z Employees
Given the sheer size of Gen Z – an estimated 70 million Americans – and the group’s mushrooming presence in the workforce, it’s become increasingly critical…
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FEB 20
Credit Card Fees
Credit card fees seem minor but they add up quickly for small business owners. Navigating these costs has only gotten more complex, as POS providers partner…
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FEB 20
The Cost of Doing Business
What does it really cost to run your small business? “Build your business on fixed costs.” — Jeff Bezos When you start to pull data about…
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FEB 19
Multi-Location Marketing: Breaking Free from Short-Term ROI to Drive Long-Term Growth
For multi-location brands, the pressure to show immediate ROI often leads to a “race to the bottom.” Many marketers end up funneling budgets into hyper-local…
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FEB 19
New Data & Key Trends for Small Businesses to Stay Competitive
ShipStation has released its 2025 E-commerce Delivery Benchmark Report. The report offers key insights to help small and mid-sized businesses navigate an increasingly competitive market.…
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FEB 18
