It’s tempting to sink large amounts of money into your marketing budget when sales lag or the economy drags and revenues drop. However, you may be throwing your money away. Before you jump on that new marketing fad or sign the pricey contract with the trendy boutique agency, take a few days to formulate crystal-clear...

Pay equity is the law in the U.S., yet it often falls victim to gendered expectations surrounding having and raising children. For example, one study points out that much of the pay gap between men and women amounts to a penalty for women having kids. In fact, when children become part of the employee’s life,...

By now, even people who aren’t involved in businesses that depend on commodities have heard of supply chains. And most of them know all too well that those supply chains are slowing down — sometimes even breaking down entirely — due to global obstacles as varied as the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Supply chains for the...

Ensuring that your employees stay motivated and satisfied be daunting, but it’s vital for company culture. Motivated workers bring benefits that go beyond simple productivity. Competition can be a healthy motivator. It doesn’t have to be cutthroat, either. As a business leader, you should encourage friendly competition that shows team members you not only want...

A huge part of your restaurant’s success relies on your customer relationships. The better the bond, the better the business. Without a reliable and positive standing with customers, some business days go by with empty tables, slow shifts, and low profits. Learning and implementing various ways to grow your restaurant’s customer loyalty ensures your business...

When you’re looking at the fast-approaching years of your planned retirement, you may be thinking about how much you’re looking forward to being free from a daily work schedule. But, if you’re like most folks, you’re also thinking about how on earth you’re going to pay for it all with your retirement savings. It’s a...

There are many aspects of business that get harder as you grow, but that doesn’t make them any less important. One such aspect is communication. The more employees you have, the harder it is to connect with all of them openly. However, if you want to keep a healthy work environment, effectively communicating with everyone...

Change is the biggest constant in all our lives now. A years-long health crisis and runaway inflation are changing how millions of us live every day. People are moving to greener pastures all over the U.S., whether it’s to find better weather or pay less taxes. Many find themselves sitting down to set new goals...

No one wants to get hurt at work, so it should go without saying that safety is a priority. In fact, many employers have set up programs and policies for this reason. As an employer, you can make sure your employees are comfortable with these procedures by offering training for any potential hazards in their...

Entrepreneurs and startup team members are often beset by frantic calls for their attention and time. This can result in fragmented work — and it carries a real cost that you and your company ultimately pay. Every time your attention gets moved by a request from another source — whether that’s a quick email response or a ping from...