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Understanding Gen Z Employees: A Guide for Small Businesses

Gen Z employees bring their own unique set of characteristics, values, and expectations to the job.
A woman in a warehouse holding a clipboard and pen, standing between shelves of neatly stacked boxes, illustrating the process of improving employee ROI through organized workflows.

Employee ROI Explained: The Win-Win of Prioritizing People

If employee ROI is so valuable, why do so many companies struggle with it? The issue often stems from focusing on short-term results.
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How Business Owners Can Secure a Comfortable Retirement

Proper planning ensures financial stability, allowing you to step away confidently when the time is right.
Two café workers, one older and one younger, engaged in conversation behind the counter, illustrating the benefits of hiring older workers through their collaboration and experience-sharing.

5 Key Benefits of Hiring Older Workers for Your Small Business

For small businesses, the benefits of hiring older workers go far beyond filling manpower gaps.
Ross and Tess Nelson, founders of Smootheeze, smiling in a modern kitchen while holding colorful silicone molds, surrounded by an array of fresh fruits and vegetables.

How Smootheeze Found Success by Solving an Everyday Problem

Ross Nelson, founder of Smootheeze, shares some of the lessons he learned as a first-time entrepreneur.
Two professionals in a bright office discussing a small business buy-sell agreement with their attorney.

Protecting Your Business in Case of Death, Disability, or Divorce

For businesses with multiple owners, the best way to address death, disability, and divorce is through a buy-sell agreement.
Entrepreneur in a green apron packaging artisanal soap in eco-friendly materials, showcasing small business quality and sustainability.

Grow Your Business by Emphasizing Quality and Sustainability

Drawing inspiration from Levi's, small business owners can learn to capitalize on their greatest assets: quality and sustainability.
A person with long hair and a cap inspects a green surfboard among various other colorful surfboards on racks. Get insights on managing a family business transfer from the owners of several successful surf shops.

Passing the Torch: Advice from Family Surf Shop Owners

The owners of 17th Street Surf Shop, Hansen Surfboards, and Val Surf share insights on managing a family business transition.