Handling Customer Theft and Shoplifting
Shoplifting is frustrating, costly and personal when you own the shop. But the way you respond matters as much as what was taken. This guide shows small …
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Running a Summer Photo Contest
Summer is when your customers are outside, on holiday and taking more photos than at any other time of year. A summer photo contest gives them a reason to point …
How to Start a Flower Farm
A flower farm can start on a surprisingly small piece of land. Locally grown cut flowers are fresher, last longer and carry a story that imported stems cannot …
Google Ads for Local Service Businesses
When a pipe bursts or the lawn turns into a meadow, people grab their phone and search. Google Ads can put your plumbing, cleaning or landscaping business at …
Startup Founder Health: Sleep, Stress and Routine
Your startup runs on many things, but the one resource you cannot buy more of is you. Founder health is not a luxury for later; it is the engine that powers …
How to Start a Shaved Ice and Snow Cone Stand
A shaved ice or snow cone stand is one of the friendliest ways into the food business. The menu is simple, the setup is portable, and on a hot afternoon the …
Managing Multiple Currencies in a Small Business
The first time a client asks to pay you in euros, it feels like a milestone. The fifth time, when you are juggling dollar costs, pound subscriptions and a euro …