Small Business Disaster Recovery > Assessing the Damage The scope of damage caused by hurricanes is nothing short of devastating, and recovering from a disaster takes time and effort. The […]
Surviving a Disaster: What to Do to Save Your Small Biz
The recent hurricanes have left a trail of destruction throughout the nation. In the wake of these consecutive natural disasters, small business owners are left reeling from loss. However, it’s […]
Hurricane Irma Aftermath: Why Many Small Businesses Never Reopen
The path of destruction from Hurricane Irma ranges from the Caribbean all the way to Georgia. This massive storm devastated businesses and homes in its wake, and has left many […]
Overcoming Retail Hurdles: Keeping Up With Trends
Retail Business Challenges > Adapting to Fit Current Times In this series of posts, we’ve talked about the major hurdles that retailers face. When it comes to keeping up with […]
Overcoming Retail Hurdles: Embracing Technology
Retail Business Challenges > Going Digital For many retailers, embracing the online shopping trend has been a challenge. Especially for smaller operations that don’t have the resources or money to […]
Retail Hurdles: Public & Employee Perception
Retail Business Challenges > Developing Your Employees In our last article, we touched on the three biggest hurdles that retailers face. Possibly the most difficult to overcome is the perception […]
3 Retail Hurdles & How to Overcome Them
Retail businesses are undoubtedly lucrative, especially in the central Florida area. However, this industry isn’t without its pitfalls, and there are a few major challenges that this sector faces. From […]
Asbestos Prevention for Mechanics
Asbestos Exposure for Mechanics > Identification and Prevention In our last article, we discussed some of the ways that auto mechanics are exposed to dangerous asbestos in their daily duties. […]
Auto Mechanics & Asbestos Exposure
Auto mechanics and break technicians are regularly exposed to asbestos-ridden brake dust. Day in and day out they are breathing in this toxic substance, which has been directly linked to […]
Boosting Summer Business: Hosting Your Own Event
Increasing Business in the Summer > Hosting Events In this series of posts, we have explored great ways for your small business to boost its revenue this season. Summer is […]
Boosting Summer Business: Getting Outdoors
Increasing Business in the Summer > Outdoor Event Considerations In this article series, we’re focusing on how to increase the volume of your sales and boost business this summer. We’ve […]
Boosting Summer Business: Tailor Your Marketing
In our previous blog, we explored some of the ways you can boost your summer business. As the most popular time of year for shopping and being outdoors, what better […]
Boosting Your Business This Summer
Summer is quickly approaching, and for many business owners, this is the busiest time of year. Second only to the holiday season, summer brings tourists and locals to your shop, […]
Overcoming Small Business Challenges: People
In this last installment on our article series regarding overcoming small business challenges, we’re going to explore how the people you hire impact your business and your productivity. In our […]
Overcoming Small Biz Challenges: Time Management
In our third installment of our article series regarding overcoming small business challenges, we’re going to explore time management strategies that can help owners accomplish the overwhelming task list they […]
Finances: Small Business Owner Challenges
Managing all of the different hurdles that come your way as a small business owner is challenging to say the least. From finance management concerns to finding the time in […]
The 3 Biggest Challenges for Small Business Owners
As the owner of a small business operation, you constantly find yourself wearing many hats and attempting to be the expert in various fields. From accounting to hiring and firing, […]
Employee Handbooks: Compensation and Policies
As part of our article series on employee handbooks, we are going to closely examine compensation and other workplace policies that should be included. As these handbooks serve as a […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Nondisclosure Agreements
As part of our series on how to draft and implement an effective employee handbook, we’re going to explore the necessities of a nondisclosure agreements. This component can be a […]
What Should You Include in Your Employee Handbook?
Fostering positive and open working relationships requires tact and skill. To assist in this process, employers should create and enforce an employee handbook. Not only will this designated document minimize […]
3 Critical Customer Service Mistakes
As a retail business owner, you know the importance of providing exquisite customer service to your patrons. With so much competition in the retail space, your service should set you […]
Online Retail Store Design: A Closer Look
In our last post, we discussed some of the essential components that each online retail store should include in order to thrive. One of the key points listed was a […]
Online Retail Store Tips for Success
A website is a must for anyone who wishes to success in today’s digital world. In addition to providing quality products at competitive prices, you are all but required to […]
Likeable Leaders: Top Qualities
Leaders of companies often have to make hard decisions, some of which can be unpopular or land them some serious scrutiny, but at the end of the day, we’re all […]
Attracting Quality Retail Employees
Owning and operating an Orlando retail business is a rewarding venture. While the store might be a reflection of your unique vision and style, you can’t go at it alone. […]
Diversity and Women in Manufacturing
Women make up nearly half of the workforce today, at approximately 47 percent, as found by the Department of Labor (DOL). However, they only comprise less than 30 percent of […]
Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Use Safe Lifting Techniques
Regardless of what’s stored in your company’s warehouse, it is likely frequently moved around. Your employees probably pull boxes from inventory and stock new products on shelves and pallets all […]
Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Safety Equipment
In any business, large or small, workplace safety should be a top priority for employers and employees. Businesses that operate warehouses should be especially diligent about safety. The combination of […]
Warehouse Best Safety Practices: Eliminate Potential Safety Hazards
Regardless of what’s being housed in them, warehouses tend to be big, busy, and full of high shelves packed with goods, heavy equipment, and hazards. When you combine forklifts and […]
Warehouse Safety Best Practices
If you operate a business that includes a warehouse, you’re probably already aware that a warehouse can be an incredibly risky environment. Boxes and/or pallets are often stacked floor to […]