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Overcoming Tariffs and Inflation: Advice for Small Businesses

How can entrepreneurs thrive amid economic uncertainty? Ben Johnston, a small business lending expert, shares tips for navigating labor shortages, tariffs, and inflation.

Hiring Older Workers

“I’ve been shocked by how many skills have crossed from my former to current profession,” says Richard Williams, founder and owner of Luna Pizza Café in…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Hiring and Managing Underage Employees

Federal and state labor laws govern hours worked and duties performed by teen workers Everyone remembers the highlights of their first “real” job: independence, responsibility and…

Five Ways to Inspire Your Employees

    In 2024, employee engagement fell to its lowest level in a decade, with 31% of employees feeling engaged at work. With challenges like burnout,…

What Happens When You Lose a Key Employee?

Action steps to take when losing an employee you need This topic hits close to home for many business owners. In fact, as I sit here…

Examining Paid Time Off — A Policy Framework for Business Owners

Proper PTO Paid time off, also known as PTO, isn’t easy for companies to navigate. It can enhance the likelihood of retaining top-tier talent, but it…

Employee ROI

Employee Return on Investment Investing in your employees should be a given. After all, any investment should provide a return. Yet time and again, I’ve seen…

Employee Reviews Done Right

How to have successful one-on-one conversations with your employees. A pat on the back. A harsh word. A smile. A frown. A compliment. A critique. We…