Retail Lease Negotiation Tips for Small Businesses
A retail lease is often the biggest commitment a small shop ever signs, and most of its cost is decided before you get the keys. The good news is that far more …
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Employee Recognition Ideas on a Small Budget
You do not need a big bonus pool to make people feel valued. In a small business, the most memorable recognition is usually personal, specific and timely. These …
Accessibility Basics for Small Shops and Websites
Accessibility is not a special project for big companies. It is about making sure every customer can get through your door, find what they need, pay and get …
How to Handle a Slow Season in Your Small Business
Every business has quiet stretches. For many shops, cafes, salons and service businesses, the weeks after the holidays are the quietest of all. A slow season …
Inventory Clearance After the Holidays
The holiday rush is over, and the stockroom is still full of things that did not sell. Leftover seasonal stock ties up cash, eats space and gets harder to sell …
Succession Planning for Small Business Owners
You have spent years building your business, but have you planned what happens when you step back, sell up or cannot work for a while? Succession planning …
Customer Loyalty Programs for Local Shops
Your regulars are the heart of a local shop. They come back, they bring friends and they forgive the odd bad day. A loyalty program is simply a way to say thank …