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Good employees are hard to find, and often harder to keep. Having a culture of employee recognition is important for every business, even the small ones. So how does a small business create a culture of rewarding excellent employees without negatively affecting the bottom line? Here are five ideas Read More

Back-to-school sales are an American tradition, the first indication that summer is ending and the doors of education are opening. Kids are excited to see old friends, parents are hustling to prepare for the onslaught of homework and activities, and teachers are saying goodbye to long vacations. I Read More

Taking the plunge and starting your own business is one of the most exciting steps an entrepreneur can take. Millions of Americans make their livelihood being their own boss, which can be a very rewarding experience. However there are pitfalls you’ll want to avoid when going this business route. If Read More

You have finally opened your retail shop and it’s time for the grand unveiling. You want it to be an event that attracts customers, garners attention, kick-starts your profits and eventual success. To make your grand opening a grand affair, take your time to prepare for the best and take advantage Read More

So many of us love to write – or want to start writing on a regular basis – but we never seem to put pen to paper (or keyboard strokes to the computer). To get you writing, here are three tips I personally practice, and pass along to others when people tell me they want to write more. Read More

Finding the right employees is a key component to running a successful business. Often you only get one chance to meet an individual after a resume is sent, and deciding on the perfect candidate comes down to 30 minutes or less. Making the most out of an interview can save you time and money, as Read More

How many of us start out the day with a firm commitment to crossing projects off the “to do” list? And then what happens? We click our email icon and the floodgates open. It’s been many years since businesses began using email as a preferred method of communication. Yet we still have a ways to go o Read More

In the past 2 blog posts on local search, I’ve shown how to list your site on local directories and discussed the basics of local search engine optimization (SEO). For today’s post, I had planned to talk about search engine marketing (SEM) and using tools such as Google Adwords to drive traffic to Read More

Have you found yourself walking through the shopping mall and something catches your eye enough to make you stop and take notice? Perhaps even walk into a store? Chances are, that “something” as a visual sign or display. A great sign is one that catches your eye, gives you a clear message, and enti Read More

We’ve all had those days where we wake up and have the best of plans to be productive. Yet somehow, we end up distracted by one thing or another, and the next thing we know it’s 5 pm and only one task has been accomplished? Having a great calendar system is a great start to getting the most out of Read More