Your business’s good reputation is one of its greatest assets. It differentiates you from the competition, and customers will pay a premium to do business with a reliable company they can trust. In the past, a business’s reputation was established over time by word of mouth. Today, thanks to the Internet, reputations can quickly rise […]
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What Does Cash Flow Mean in Business and How Much Cash is Too Much Cash?
Every small business owner knows that cash is king. Keeping cash flowing is critical to the survival and eventual success of your business. So, yeah, cash flow—as documented in your cash flow statement—is very important for a business. But wait…is there such a thing as having too much cash? Believe it or not, there is such a thing, and […]
What Can You Do to Help Your Small Business Survive COVID-19?
To say that COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on the small business community would be a serious understatement. All around the world, countless businesses are struggling to maintain their operations due to this pandemic. But, while there’s no way to escape the consequences of this devastating health crisis, there are several steps you can […]
A useful tool for managing your remote employees
These guideline considerations are intended to provide assistance to employers who may be transitioning employees to remote work for the first time or have recently done so. While the toolkit includes some typical policy language noted below, it is advised that every company should adjust their policies, procedures and protocols to fit their specific business […]
Help Your Employees Manage Their Reentry Anxiety
As many states are giving the green light to reopen, employers are developing plans to bring employees back to work safely, giving careful thought to schedules, seating configurations, visitor policies, elevator usage, food delivery, and much more. While workforce reentry certainly includes logistical and operational planning, it is not just physical well-being that employers must […]
Reopening a Business After COVID-19: Staff and Client Safety
Stay-at-home regulations are scaling back. How will business owners know it is acceptable to reopen? The following are some things to keep in mind. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to a return to normalcy. As stay-at-home orders are gradually reduced and […]
Celebrate National Dairy Month by creating a safe dairy operation
This June, dairy leaders, farmers and communities from across America will celebrate National Dairy Month. What began 76 years ago as a way to stabilize dairy demand when production was at a surplus, has evolved into an annual traditional of celebrating the important contributions of the dairy industry. While we take time to honor the […]
10 Important Resources to Help Your Business Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic
Small businesses in the U.S. are having to navigate new issues like never before. The Coronavirus pandemic is creating significant disruptions to both supply chains and demand. Some of my clients have been forced to close their doors due to area-wide quarantines, while others are seeing orders stop and work not getting done. The impact […]
Working at home comes with risks and rewards
Have you ever dreamed of setting up an office at home and working in your pajamas? For better or worse, this dream has suddenly become a reality for many people. While working from home can be productive, it also can be unproductive and even problematic. It all depends on how you approach working at home […]
3 Quick Things You Can Do to Conserve Cash Now
The Coronavirus pandemic has sent a shock wave through the global economy. If your business is anything like mine, you’re most likely already seeing a drop off in demand and a slowdown in traffic. Sadly, many of my clients who operate “non-essential” businesses have been forced to shut their doors to limit the spread of […]
