Small Business – Page 33 – The Veteran-Owned Business Blog

How Upskilling Can Help You Better Retain Employees

The current labor market presents challenges for employers looking to attract and retain talented employees. Despite recent highly publicized layoffs, especially in the tech sector, the unemployment rate has remained relatively low. This makes replacing talent challenging. Losing talent is also expensive, making retention critical for the success of every employer. Here are the waysContinueContinue reading “How Upskilling Can Help You Better Retain Employees”

5 Reasons to Use Customer Surveys

Not only are customers always right, they always know best about your product or service. At the end of the day, customers drive the value, benefit, and worthiness of your product or service and your overall brand. Knowing what pleases your customers, what they like, and what satisfies their needs is crucial for the long-termContinueContinue reading “5 Reasons to Use Customer Surveys”

The 3.3 Rule: The Answer to a Cry for Help

A Cry for Help One ordinary day, one of my valued team members (we’ll call him Kent), walked into my office with a heavy heart and a simple yet powerful statement: “John, I can’t do it anymore. I can’t be an accountant.” This moment marked the culmination of Kent’s ongoing struggle, and it compelled meContinueContinue reading “The 3.3 Rule: The Answer to a Cry for Help”

What is the New Proposed Rule on Exempt Minimum Salaries?

The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has finally announced the release of its proposed rule to increase the minimum salaries required for certain employees to be classified as exempt from minimum wage and overtime. While proposed rules have a tendency to change – and often the effective date is distant and unknown – we wantedContinueContinue reading “What is the New Proposed Rule on Exempt Minimum Salaries?”

Is Video the Most Engaging Content-Type in 2023?

Social media has forever changed how businesses advertise their products and raise brand awareness. These digital platforms have replaced traditional marketing channels, and social media content is the key to modern business success. There are lots of options when it comes to creating and publishing digital content. So, what should businesses use to reach andContinueContinue reading “Is Video the Most Engaging Content-Type in 2023?”