Category Archives: Entrepreneur

Especially around the holidays, treating your employees fairly—and keeping your small business running smoothly—means understanding holiday pay laws. You need to understand who is entitled to paid holidays, how holiday pay for hourly workers is dealt with, the difference between holiday pay and paid time off (PTO)… that’s a lot to keep straight! As aContinueContinue reading “What Every Small Business Needs to Know About Holiday Pay Laws in the United States”

There are few things in this life as incredible and instantly transformative than a fresh pastry. Warm, gooey, delectable. If you’re ever thought about taking a love of all things baked goods and pairing it with your entrepreneurial spirit, then this step-by-step guide on how to start your own bakery business is for you.  Bakeries canContinueContinue reading “How to Start a Bakery Business in 10 Steps”

So you’re thinking of opening a salon business—congrats! Gearing up to owning your own business is a huge step. But if you’ve never owned a salon before or are simply looking to give your existing business a refresh, you’re probably thinking, “Where do I even start?”  Well, the first step is to write a salonContinueContinue reading “How To Write a Salon Business Plan”

The term planning fallacy might seem complicated, but it’s really not. It simply refers to a situation where someone makes mistakes in their planning. But it can still have complex, far-reaching consequences for small businesses (SMBs), damaging their bottom lines and even leading to bankruptcy and closures in the long term. Never fear — we’veContinueContinue reading “Planning Fallacy: What It Is And Why Small Businesses Should Avoid It”

Despite Dolly Parton’s noted objections, working 9 to 5 is still a way to make a living. But, depending on the needs of your company, it’s not necessarily a fit for every scenario (or every employee). If you’re running a business that operates across extended hours, like an all-night diner or in the healthcare sector,ContinueContinue reading “Swing Shifts Explained — What Are They and When Should You Use Them?”