Job descriptions are lengthier than ever, and today it’s not uncommon for an employer to list 10 or more bullet points in the requirements section of a job posting. Although most small businesses would love to get the most out of a single employee, pushing them to the max will hurt both your team and...

It’s not uncommon to set goals for your business and end up not reaching them. In fact, if you’re never failing to reach your goals, then they’re probably not ambitious enough. When things don’t go according to plan, you have three main options: You can switch strategies — that is, the high-level plan you’ve devised to take...

Is more always better? In this market, optimization is the name of the game. Business owners continuously seek opportunities to maximize their reach and win more clients. The more business, the better…right? What happens when there is a challenging client or an angry customer? Conflict resolution isn’t always the best use of company resources. Regardless...

There isn’t one right way to run a store or business. However, there are some steps you can take with a history of helping many stores grow. By learning and adopting these methods into your own business, you can potentially expand over time. Here are some helpful ways you can diversify and grow your store....

Being in charge of running a hotel can be daunting. After all, there are a thousand things that you’re responsible for. With so much to keep up with, you may not have time to explore creative ways to make your business more successful. Fortunately, we’ve compiled some of the best tips for running a successful...

Moving abroad may not be an easy decision to make, but it might just be the best decision you’ve ever made. Some countries have a thriving economy and welcome American expats to take part in it. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have moved to Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Thailand among...

Reaching out to expand and strengthen your network just isn’t the same since the current health crisis changed the rules of business and life. Without in-person conferences and social mixers, we’ve all been relegated to virtual networking. You already know you can join online groups and use video conferencing for networking. Now, explore a few other strategies to...

Running a business takes hard work, which can reap the rewards of customers, revenue and satisfaction. While success is the ultimate goal, business risks may stop you from achieving the goals you set. When it comes to risk management, there are steps you can take, however. Here are seven types of business risk you may...

If you own a small business in California, you’re not alone. The U.S. Business Administration Office of Advocacy reports there are now 3.9 million small businesses in California. They employ approximately seven million people. Your network of small business owners in the golden state shares similar goals and values. Beyond that circle, you can tap...

We know that, in today’s world, online customer reviews are the new word-of-mouth for your business. The better the reviews, the better the reputation of your business, and the more likely that the people who research your business online will end up being your customers. But the number of stars your business gets in the...