Weihnachtsgeld: Germany's Christmas Bonus Rules
Weihnachtsgeld, the German Christmas bonus, is drawing a lot of searches as November payroll gets closer. For small employers, it is a lovely way to thank a …
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12 Ways to Keep Customer Service Strong During the Holiday Rush
During the holidays, customer questions multiply just as your team gets busier with everything else. Most of those questions are predictable, and most of the …
Rising Shipping Costs: How Online Sellers Protect Margins
Shipping used to be a line item many online sellers set once and forgot. Not anymore. With diesel above $6 a gallon in the US, weekly fuel surcharges climbing …
Managing Cash Flow Through the Holiday Season: A Small Business Guide
The holiday season can be your best sales period and your tightest cash period at the same time. You pay for stock, staff and marketing weeks before customers …
Doing Business in Italy During Strikes and Protests
Italy is one of Europe's most important markets for buyers, suppliers, trade fairs and client visits, and it is also a country where strikes are common and …
How to Hire Seasonal Workers for the Holiday Rush
The holiday rush can double the work in a shop, warehouse or restaurant for a few weeks. Seasonal workers fill that gap, but only if you hire them early, follow …
The Online Store Holiday Readiness Checklist
Your online store will never be busier, or more fragile, than between Black Friday and Christmas. A broken discount code or a slow checkout on the wrong day can …