Category Archives: Entrepreneur

Small business activity was up again in May, as the number of employees working (+1%) and hours worked (+1.9%) increased and performed slightly better than the last year With stable growth across Main Street, hourly workers are feeling more content, with 4 out of 5 saying they’re happy with their jobs. Concerns around inflation andContinueContinue reading “May Main Street Health Report: Small businesses see robust hiring activity in contrast with broader economy”

These days there are a lot of great restaurants out there. Being a successful restaurateur requires a lot of work and creativity, and it takes more than just unlimited breadsticks to help your restaurant stand out from the crowded landscape.  Like most people invested in their business, you probably spend a lot of time thinking aboutContinueContinue reading “20 restaurant ideas to make you stand out in a saturated market”

If you’re in most North American cities and small towns, tips are a part of restaurant life. From mandatory gratuities for large groups, to adding change to a tip jar at your local café, to the ‘15% vs. 18%’ debate, tips are all around us. And whether you’re for or against rewarding or incentivizing good service,ContinueContinue reading “Everything you need to know about tip pooling laws”

Ah, growing a small business. Is anything more of a combination of a complete dream come true and total nightmare of decision making? One of those decisions? Figuring out if you’re ready to diversify your accepted forms of payment to include credit cards. If that’s you, it’s time to consider a crucial question: What credit cardContinueContinue reading “10 best credit card processing services for small business in 2024”

Opening a retail store is no small feat. From finding a location to sourcing products to hiring employees, it takes a lot of time to open the doors of your store. But what happens if no one is waiting on the other side when you open those doors? That’s where retail marketing comes in. RetailContinueContinue reading “What is retail marketing: 7 strategies to grow your retail store”