Remember the Pythagorean theorem? If you just broke out in a sweat, trying to remember your Grade 12 math class, we feel you. We know that for many people, ‘math’ can be a 4-letter word. But if you own a business you can’t stick your head in the sand about some really important calculations—like howContinueContinue reading “The ultimate guide on how to calculate margins and boost profits”
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Conquering the fear of goal-setting
(Author’s note: One of the staples of my mastermind groups is goal setting. We set both professional and personal goals and then share them as well as enter them into a spreadsheet. Every 6-8 weeks, we review our goals and report on our progress. Despite the structure and stated expectations, some group members struggle to followContinueContinue reading “Conquering the fear of goal-setting”
What’s your career spirit animal?
I recently participated in a panel discussion with several executives about careers and career development following a keynote speech I delivered during career week in their organization. When asked about their philosophy of growth, one panelist shared what he’d heard shortly after joining the organization: “Here, you’ll tend to be either a monkey or aContinueContinue reading “What’s your career spirit animal?”
HR for restaurants: tips and challenges for 2024
You’re no stranger to fast-paced environments and working with tight profits, so you know all about how important HR for restaurants can be—right? As a restaurant owner, your focus is probably on the food—but falling behind on restaurant HR can taste as bad as too much salt. Amid fluctuating food costs and high customer demand,ContinueContinue reading “HR for restaurants: tips and challenges for 2024”
Modernize labor tracking: 5 tips for small businesses
Labor tracking is a divisive topic, but time and labor management are critical to the financial well-being of any small business. Getting the right labor tracking software can help you stay on top of the time—and pay—that goes into meeting your customers’ needs. A first great step to lowering operating costs is knowing how muchContinueContinue reading “Modernize labor tracking: 5 tips for small businesses”
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