Small-Business Planning for the New Year: 2021 Spotlight
You may not be able to run your business exactly according to plan next year. If it’s anything like 2020, 2021 could be a challenging time for many small businesses around the country.
Negotiating Small-Business Lease Renewals
Finding the right location for your small business is important. But business owners who rent their workspace also need to think about how they’ll retain it when it comes time for renewal.
Preparing for Virtual Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday 2022 is coming up on November 26. With the recent rise in online shopping, participating small-business owners may need to adapt their strategies for the day.
How Small-Business Equipment Loans Can Grow Your Business
Because most companies use equipment of some type, a small-business equipment loan is something every owner should consider. It might just be a laptop and a phone, but it could be as elaborate as manufacturing robotics.
How to Recruit Employees for Your Small Business
Whether you’re taking on new work, dealing with high staff turnover or just looking to bring some fresh ideas to the table, knowing how to recruit employees for your small business is essential. Attracting qualified employees can be a challenge, especially when larger, more established companies are competing for the same talent.
11 Small-Business Marketing Tips for a Summer Slowdown
Slow summer sales are common for many small businesses. But even though revenue may be down, there are ways to take advantage of this time.
Summer Expenses Your Small Business Can Cut to Save Money
If your small business is like many others, summer brings with it a unique set of challenges. It might be your busiest time of year, where you’re moving inventory as quickly as you get it or booking up services all day long.
How Small Business Owners Can Save Energy with Circular Economy
The circular economy is a concept that’s increasingly gaining in popularity with small businesses that want to operate more efficiently. It’s a new economic model that leads to cost savings and efficiency and that’s also good for the planet.
How Digital Transformation Can Help Your Small Business Evolve & Save Energy
When you’re considering just what digital transformation is, the topic can seem almost overwhelmingly broad. Digital transformation strategies are having an impact everywhere in business: designing and producing products, managing employees, going to market and serving customers, dealing with finances and risk, and operating physical workplaces.
Energy Efficiency Financing Programs for Your Small Business
Financing options for small-business energy efficiency projects make sense for many companies. Energy isn’t getting cheaper, so looking for ways to cut office expenses can affect your bottom line — in addition to being a good thing to do for the environment.
Office Etiquette Signs That Help Save Energy
Office etiquette is the set of expectations for appropriate employee behavior in the workplace. But it’s more than just good manners and courtesy.
