How to Hire Your First Salesperson
For most founders, the first sales hire is a big moment and a nervous one. You are handing over the conversations that keep the lights on, often to someone you …
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Dunning Emails: A Polite Sequence for Overdue Invoices
Chasing money is nobody's favorite job, so many owners put it off until a small overdue invoice becomes a big problem. Dunning emails solve that with a planned, …
How to Start a Clothing Alterations Business
Hems, zips, taken-in waists and wedding dress fittings: alterations are skilled work that people need all year, and few have the time or know-how to do …
Daily Stand-Up Meetings for Small Teams
A daily stand-up meeting is a short check-in where everyone shares what they are working on and what is in their way. Done well, it keeps a small team aligned …
How to Set Startup Salaries for Founders
Founders often pay themselves last, or not at all, and then wonder why they are exhausted and distracted by personal money worries. A sensible founder salary is …
Pinterest Marketing for Small Businesses
Pinterest is not really a social network. It behaves more like a visual search engine where people come to plan: a kitchen makeover, a spring wardrobe, a …
Pet-Friendly Workplace Policy for Small Businesses
A dog snoozing under a desk can make an office feel warmer and more relaxed. It can also trigger allergies, chewed cables and awkward conversations if nobody …