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At one point, former business owner, Jon Taffer, owned 17 restaurants. He has also consulted on 800 businesses and is the author of the new business book, “Raise the Bar.” In an interview with Business Insider, Jon Taffer shares his thoughts and expertise on the most common mistakes that small busi Read More

It’s not too early to prepare for the holiday season. Right now, your competitors are ordering holiday inventory, and the best items usually go to the earliest buyers. There are a number of steps you can take now to make your holiday season more successful. Read More

In 2011, the lodging industry generated $21.6 billion in pretax income. Hotels are constantly working to offer the best customer experience and services. In order for hotels to achieve glowing, customer satisfaction reviews and to encourage new and returning visitors to stay, they need proper syste Read More

When you are unaware of the exact location and status of your fixed assets it is much easier for them to become lost or stolen. The results can be time lost in locating them, lost productivity, and the wasted cost of replacing missing assets. Examples of fixed assets include computers, iPads, cell Read More

If you have so much money tied up in slow-moving inventory that you can’t afford to restock other inventory items, your customers will have little sympathy for this state of affairs. Here are a few ways you can add a little discipline to your inventory planning and avoid angry customers. Read More

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are quickly approaching. As a business owner, chances are you are already preparing holiday campaigns and beginning to plan for next year. Below are four tips to help small business owners finish this year productively and begin a successful new year. Read More

Relying on a manual input method (Excel, punch cards, paper time sheets) to track time and attendance, rather than an automated system, places your company at risk. According to a 2011 report conducted by the Aberdeen Group, one-in-three companies still use manual timekeeping methods regardless of Read More

Although the Obama Administration recently delayed enforcement and reporting requirements of employer penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) until 2015, businesses should use this extra time to better prepare. As an employer, you need a full understanding of how the law impacts your busines Read More

Read a monthly review of business news stories for the small to mid-size market. September headlines from around the web brought to you by the Wasp Buzz. Read More

As you might expect, or have already experienced, having a system to keep track of assets can give you piece of mind as a business owner. Here are three additional reasons your small business needs an asset tracking solution now. Read More