Like many small business owners, you may plan on working until you are ready to retire. And, once you reach that point, you may expect to sell your business and live off the proceeds. Or, you may have partners or children who can keep the business operating once you are ready to step away. However, […]
Business Best Practices
How to Increase Productivity in Your Business
Does your business not function as efficiently as you would like? Now is the time to assess your current business setup and improve productivity from both a managerial and employee perspective. Improving Productivity from a Management Perspective Review and Improve Technology As a business owner, you are constantly busy with running your business. This can […]
Pros and Cons of a Paperless Business
Has your bank, broker, credit card company, or maybe even your phone or utility company sent you information about getting your statements online instead of through the mail? Going paperless has its advantages — not the least of which may be seeing your countertop for the first time in months. But it also has its […]
Small Businesses Facing Labor Shortages
Small business owners cite the unavailability of workers as one of their biggest challenges. The labor shortage means that employers cannot, in some circumstances, operate at full capacity and must forgo some revenue opportunities. Businesses may have to delay planned expansions or the addition of new products or services because of the scarcity of workers. […]
How Small Businesses Can Use Artificial Intelligence
Science fiction movies and books may portray artificial intelligence as a human-like giant brain with thousands of wires coming from it that control whole cities and their populations. The reality today is that artificial intelligence is unobtrusive, everywhere, and we are interacting with it multiple times daily without always recognizing that we are. Artificial intelligence […]
Mentoring the Next Generation to Take Over the Family Business
Many owners of small businesses would love to see a family member take over their business. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews that you think might be interested in running the business in the future, you can help lay the groundwork for that potential transfer of ownership in several ways. Use the following […]