27 Mar 2023

Mom and Pop Shops are the backbone of our communities, but the last 20 years have been tough. With the rise of online shopping and big box stores, many of those small stores have shut their doors. When you add in the pandemic and the economy, small business owners are struggling now more than ever. This Wednesday, March 29, is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. In honor of thei...

19 Oct 2022

Nothing sucks the joy out of your life quite like a terrible workplace. We spend so much time at work that enjoying our workplace – even if we don’t absolutely love our job – is absolutely essential. It’s common knowledge that crummy workplace culture can kill employee morale and lead to lower productivity, quiet quitting, higher turnover rates, low employee satisfaction and poor client ...

29 Aug 2013

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Every business owner has their own tricks of the trade, but the essential skills they all need to master fall under T.L.C. – Time, Leadership and Communication. In our last blog post, we looked at the challenges and solutions involved with time management. We talked about the importance of identifying minor tasks and trusting others to help you manage small jobs. This week, we’re going ...