Share This: Running a small construction business for multiple jobsites can feel like a balancing act. You may have a crew of only five to ten workers but need to keep several jobs moving at the same time. Each site has different needs, deadlines, and client requests. Without a plan,[…]
Share This: Do you need an attendance policy for your small business? For instance, you may have seen increased absences, or you may need to update your employee handbook. Writing a policy is not difficult. You want to ensure your policy is clear and concise. To ensure its effective, you should include[…]
Share This: Managing your employee’s time and overtime is essential for a business owner. It is an overhead cost that could be expensive if not managed effectively. Also, if you are paying overtime frequently, it may be time to analyze your workforce and consider alternatives such as hiring additional staff. What Does[…]
Share This: Do you have a plan to stay productive during the holidays? The holidays can be a challenging time to stay productive at work, with all the distractions and festivities going on around you. Stressors such as shopping, money worries, family, travel, etc. can make it difficult for you[…]
Share This: Implementing a mentoring program for your small business can: Increase employee growth Improve job satisfaction and employee engagement Reduce turnover and increase employee retention Develop leadership skills Transfer knowledge from your mentors to your mentees Help relationship development Show your future and current employees you are invested in them A mentoring[…]
Share This: One of your goals this year may be to hire good seasonal employees to help get through a more hectic schedule. Job candidates are thinking about what they want to do months before seasonal breaks. If you need seasonal workers, you should develop a plan. If you need[…]
Share This: If you are a small business owner, you are always looking for ways to increase sales. One way to increase your revenue is through upselling. What is upselling? How can it benefit your business? Upselling is when a business offers its customer an upgraded version of a product[…]
Share This: Running a successful janitorial and cleaning business requires many things. You must offer quality services, be reliable and trustworthy, and build strong relationships. Additionally, staying up to date with the latest cleaning technologies and industry trends can give a competitive edge. Overall, running a successful cleaning business requires[…]
Share This: You may be researching methods to cut costs for your small business. Maybe your business isn’t getting the sales you projected or maybe the customer needs are changing. Whatever your reasons, cutting costs will solve many issues. Think about ways to reduce your startup costs and expenses. What have you[…]
Share This: Employee turnover can be a big issue for your small business, and it can be costly. There are many reasons for high turnover and many of these are preventable. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2022: There were 77.2 million hires, an increase of 1.2 million[…]