No matter what you’re doing, sometimes having the right business management tools can be the difference between success and failure. Whether you’re planting a garden or managing a business, it’s important to ensure that you’re equipped with everything you need to take on the task in an efficient and productive way. Luckily, modern technology has […]
Whether you’re new to a managerial position or have been doing it for years, new problems arise all the time. How you approach these problems will help define your success, so we’ve taken a look at some of the most common manager problems and how you can overcome them. Managers are responsible for many things, […]
The retail world has changed drastically over the past few decades. Just over 20 years ago, retail was completely dominated by brick-and-mortar stores, and e-commerce, along with retail management software, were barely a blip on the radar. Fast forward to 2021, and technology has integrated itself into every aspect of retail, from scheduling to employee […]
The start of a new business is an exciting time. Your mind is filled with dreams of your new endeavor, the happiness you’ll bring to yourself and others, freedom from the traditional nine-to-five, and the seemingly boundless possibilities in front of you. But in the midst of all these visions of success and fulfillment comes […]
Imagine that a lead contacts your contracting company and asks for a quote for the construction of a new house. You’re excited at the new prospect and sit down to come up with a reasonable but competitive quote. But how do you figure out how much to charge for your work? That’s where job costing […]
Kanban workflows used to be a foreign concept just a few years ago. However, if you were to ask about Kanban boards to your peers today, they would say that they cannot imagine managing their tasks without one. Small businesses, where the team follows an iterative process to produce highly functional outcomes, can benefit a […]
Word-of-mouth is one of the most effective ways to learn about a new business and a successful referral program can help you achieve this. We ask for product recommendations from friends and family because they’re the ones we trust the most. They’re also paying customers who are aware of our preferences. As such, their positive […]
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Half of small businesses did not create an official, formally documented budget in 2020, according to research from Clutch. Even more concerning, 19% of companies with 10 employees or fewer didn’t create any kind of budget. Of course, small business owners are extremely busy, which means finding the time to draw up a budget can […]
