Category Archives: Entrepreneur

Everyone understands that payroll errors can happen. But compensation shortfalls that go unaddressed for too long? They’re a quick road to high turnover and low morale. That’s why a big part of keeping your hourly employees satisfied—not to mention keeping your company on the right side of labor laws—is calculating retro pay, aka retroactive pay,ContinueContinue reading “What is Retro Pay and How Does it Work?”

Whether your team helps your customers find the healthiest food for their pups or brew the perfect cup of coffee every morning, they deserve a reward for going the extra mile. Tip jars are a great way for satisfied customers to express appreciation for a job well done. But, in today’s world of digital payments,ContinueContinue reading “8 Tip Jar Ideas Customers Can’t Resist”

Imagine you’re in the middle of a busy rush. Luckily, one of your employees should be showing up for their shift any minute now. 10 minutes go by. Then 30. Suddenly, three hours have gone by and your team’s scrambling to catch up with the customers for the day. Is this job abandonment? As aContinueContinue reading “Job Abandonment: What to Do When Employees Fail to Show Up”

The retail industry has had a rocky ride in recent years, but demand for in-person shopping seems to be back on the upswing. Brick-and-mortar retail continues to dominate sales across the United States, accounting for 83.6% of all retail business. That’s a trend that’s expected to continue at least until 2026, and likely beyond.  In-storeContinueContinue reading “10 Tips for Effective Retail Store Management”

Does the thought of running your own business make you jittery with excitement? How about going to work every day in a cozy, warm environment full of interesting people and delicious-smelling food and beverages? If you answered yes to both, then starting a coffee shop might be just what the doctor ordered.  Millions of AmericansContinueContinue reading “How to Start a Coffee Business in 10 Steps”