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How to Build a Sustainable Client Pipeline for Your Consulting Practice
If you’re an independent consultant or run your own small consulting agency, you may have seen a spike…
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Effective Retention Strategies for Real-World Restaurant Employees
Several years ago, I was asked to take over a struggling restaurant location and “clean it up.” Sales…
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Professional Growth Through Beauty Education: Essential Strategies for Service-Based Beauty Entrepreneurs
My work as a beauty and lifestyle journalist means lots of chances to try out the most innovative…
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How to Manage Restaurant Competition and Protect Your Online Reputation
Early in my food service career, I thought my only responsibility was managing what happened within the four…
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5 Logistics Technology Trends That Will Transform Your Small Business Operations
Independent consultants who work with small businesses face a tall order: you must steer your small but sturdy…
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How Hair Stylists and Barbers Can Effectively Manage Product Inventory to Help Boost Profits
Imagine this scenario: You’re the owner of a busy hair salon, and midway through the day, you realize…
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Restaurant Cash Flow Tips to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly
When I first started managing a restaurant, I thought cash flow was just a fancy term on an…
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How to Save for Retirement as a Small Business Owner or When Self-Employed
Click here to read about retirement plans for self-employed people. Small business retirement plans help you prepare for…
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How to Manage Business Risk That Changes as You Grow
I have a client who opened a small deli and specialty grocer in our hometown. The biggest risk…
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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Tips for Small Online Retailers
The 2024 E-commerce Performance Report on Shopify merchants surveyed more than 100 SMB e-commerce leaders in the U.S.…
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