When new hires join your company, they’re energetic and ready to put their best foot forward. However, maintaining this enthusiasm can be challenging. After all, each employee has their own day-to-day needs that, if left unfulfilled, can lead to a lack of motivation...
Small businesses have to work harder out of the gate to earn customers’ trust. After all, with limited sales and brand presence, many consumers may be understandably wary of your business. To mitigate their caution and encourage them to visit your business frequently,...
When you first started your small business, you focused on following your business plan and getting everything running. During this hectic time, one of your key priorities was boosting your brand visibility to secure as many new customers as possible. Once your small...
If you work for a small business, your team can feel as close-knit as a family. After all, you work closely with the same people daily, and their unique personalities directly shape your business. Finding the best candidates for open positions can propel your...
This post was contributed by Kyle Payton, General Manager at ThriftCart. In crowded marketplaces, sustainable business practices stand out and win: 89% of consumers worldwide report changing their shopping habits to be more eco-friendly. 65% of consumers are more...
This post was contributed by Jennifer Alleva, Chief Executive Officer at Your Part-Time Controller, LLC. While developing programming, building donor relationships, and working with beneficiaries is the heart of what your nonprofit does, you must also complete the...
This post was contributed by Olivia Mode-Cater, Director of Strategic Initiatives at DanceStudio-Pro. Picture this: A prospective customer interested in your products or services looks up your business online. After landing on your small business’s website, the user...
This guest post is from Stephanie Sparks, Director of Content Marketing & Social at Employ, Inc. Everyone knows how important fundraising and donor retention are for your nonprofit’s success, but you might be overlooking another crucial detail: your team. As the...
This article was contributed by Jennifer Loftus, founding partner and National Director of Astron Solutions. When you think of compensation, you likely picture a paycheck or a stack of cash. But there’s much more to it than that. A well-rounded compensation plan that...
This article was contributed by Wayne Elsey, founder and CEO of Sneakers4Funds. Did you know that running out of capital is the second most common reason small businesses fail? Starting and running small businesses is undoubtedly expensive, so businesses need to be...