“A goal without a plan is just a dream.” – Antoine de Saint Exupéry A new year provides your business with new opportunities to grow, innovate, and thrive. But what’s more important than the opportune moment is your preparation to seize it. It’s not enough to sit on your surfboard waiting – you have to […]
What is your favorite employee engagement method? Does it involve giving them a special paycheck for their performance? If it does, you may want to reconsider your methods. While this may sound surprising, financial rewards are not as high on the list of effective employee engagement tools. Being happy with a job now depends on […]
Conflict is inevitable in the workplace. According to one study, U.S. employees spend 2.1 hours per week involved in workplace disagreements that disrupt the flow of work, stifle creativity, and prevent collaboration. No matter what causes these conflicts — from differences in opinion and ideals to perceived feelings of disrespect — you can handle them […]
When it comes to public speaking, your small business might seem like a safe zone. You feel very comfortable in the presence of your team, and whenever you have important news to share with your customers, you do it through email newsletters and other content marketing efforts. There’s no need to stand up in front […]
When you opened your restaurant you had big dreams and a plan. Then there was a change in the market and perhaps your plan went astray. It happens. Actually, it happens all the time. Many restaurant owners get stuck during those challenges. They lose their faith and become prey to self-doubt. Then comes the friendly ad
If your business cards say “owner,” but you’re doing the work of a bookkeeper, sales manager, and busboy, it’s time to step away and find a better solution.
Hiring the right sales reps and supporting their success is easier said than done. Here are six pitfalls to avoid when building a small business sales team.
Whether its full-service or fast food, many of the challenges of running a restaurant are the same. Don’t let these three issues take you by surprise.
Even with a great product offering and a ready customer base, startup businesses can fail for a multitude of reasons, both economic and personal.
Every day you need to take care of the people who take care of your guests. Here how to manage your human capital to set them up for success.
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