Success

MAY 18, 2022

Small businesses can leverage a partnership to compete with a big competitor. Blue Moon Fair Trade partners with three other fair-trade retailers to combine trans-Pacific shipments, saving all of them up to 40% in shipping and paperwork expenses. Results: As of 2018, there were 11 retailers within Minnehaha Mile proper.

Retail 105

Retail Insurance Manufacturing Security 105

Success

MAY 20, 2022

Partners should complement each other, says Denise Rodriguez-Lopez, a former n American Express OPEN Advisor, who consulted small businesses on partnerships. I could have created a business in which I had employees and was involved in managing the process, but I never wanted to do that. Mike Kilchenstein. Win-win-win.

Retail 98

Retail Consulting Sales Government 98

Success

MAY 16, 2022

I worked with my partner since the 1980s at both a big bank and a small business. I made the mistake of assuming that within the next few years he’d be in his early 70s and ready to retire, which was part of my vision of eventually running the business alone. My family life suffered because of the business.

Communication 105

Communication Manufacturing Retail Banking 105

Work Life

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Benefits for part-time employees The percentage of part-time employees continues to rise, especially for small businesses who are often concerned about staff turnover. Offering benefits to this segment of the workforce can be a game-changer for businesses hoping to aid their recruitment and retention.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Insurance Manufacturing Flexibility 59

Minding the Workplace

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The second perspective recognizes the challenges facing small business owners in highly competitive retail environments, many of whom have sunk heart, soul, and personal savings into keeping their businesses afloat during the pandemic. This was not a corporate decision, it was a very personal one.

Retail 38

Retail Food Small Business Manufacturing 38

Ruby

JANUARY 24, 2022

They want your business to demonstrate awareness of your social and environmental impact, as well as your commitment to making the world a better place. You can show what your brand stands for in different ways, depending on the nature of your business. You can also expect an increase in exposure.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Sales Problem-Solving Manufacturing 52

Insperity

JANUARY 31, 2011

Lying about hours worked or consultants charging for time they didn’t spend on projects can cost small businesses thousands of dollars. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to fraud. The question small business owners should be asking is, “How can I prevent fraud from happening in the first place?”.

Payroll 100

Payroll Data Entry Small Business Manufacturing 100