For 43 days—longer than the biblical flood—the federal government was shut down because it failed to reach a budget or extend the time to do so. The … Read more about Impact of the 2025 Government Shutdown on Small Business
Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections for Thanksgiving
Did you know that November is National Gratitude Month? Thanksgiving Day—a federal holiday since 1941—is a good time to pause and reflect on what to … Read more about Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections for Thanksgiving
Scale Your Business Faster with a Smarter Benefits Offering
As your business grows, so too may the scope of benefits offered to employees. Large corporations offer a vast menu of benefits for employees and … Read more about Scale Your Business Faster with a Smarter Benefits Offering
What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
Veterans Day is November 11, a day to remember all of our veterans. It is a federal holiday and is recognized in all 50 states other than Wisconsin. … Read more about What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Maybe my perspective is "old school," but I think minimum requirements for running any business is to do it ethically, ensure that etiquette is … Read more about Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Remember the old expression “it’s not what you know but who you know”? There’s a lot of truth in it. Whether your business is on Main Street or the … Read more about Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
A logophile is a lover of words, and that describes me. I read many books a month and am in multiple book clubs. I’ve transitioned from turning pages … Read more about Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Why is this important to know? The CDC says that 28.7% of adults in the U.S. (about 70 … Read more about What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
Holiday cards have long been a symbol of warmth and tradition, but they’re not just for friends and family. Businesses are now part of the ritual too … Read more about The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
Earlier this year, a group of Starbucks employees filed a lawsuit when the company imposed a new dress code. The company requires baristas to wear … Read more about Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
Brand activation is a marketing strategy to create real-world interactions that speak to an audience and move beyond traditional advertising to form … Read more about New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
Mergers and Other Innovative Strategies to Scale Your Business
Economies of scale is the “cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation.” By definition, small businesses are small and … Read more about Mergers and Other Innovative Strategies to Scale Your Business
Ultimate Guide to EOR in the USA: Benefits for Businesses and the Top Providers
It now takes companies an average of 50 days to fill an open position, with senior management roles typically taking up to 50% longer to fill than … Read more about Ultimate Guide to EOR in the USA: Benefits for Businesses and the Top Providers
The Psychology of Space: Your Employees’ Energy and Creativity
Most people don’t think about how much their environment affects them. Yet the spaces where we work are constantly shaping how we feel, think, and … Read more about The Psychology of Space: Your Employees’ Energy and Creativity
What Employers Can Do to Alleviate Employees’ Financial Stress
A recent Bank of America survey found that many employees are feeling financially stressed and are “looking for more employer resources on financial … Read more about What Employers Can Do to Alleviate Employees’ Financial Stress
