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A restaurant team leader speaks to a group of staff members in an empty dining room. By promoting from within, small businesses build strong, loyal leadership.

Promoting from Within: 12 Traits That Show Management Potential

One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is failing to identify the right individuals for promotions.
An employee benefits program document with "Summary of Benefits" highlighted in yellow and a binder clip nearby.

How Small Businesses Can Tap into Benefits Programs

Compelling benefits programs can go a long way toward making employees feel valued. Here's what small business owners need to know.
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Comparing the Top Hotel Loyalty Programs for Small Businesses

Make the most of your travel budget by comparing hotel loyalty programs designed for small businesses, including Omni, IHG, Wyndham, and more.
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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…
Portrait of teenage girl working in supermarket as job experience.

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…