Best Business Practices

Employers understand that offering a broad range of employee benefits can help attract, motivate, and retain key employees. One benefit that an increasing number of employers are adding to their employee benefits package is a cafeteria plan (also known as a flexible benefit plan). A cafeteria plan is a written plan under which participants may […]

Small business owners know that high performers seek out jobs that offer them an opportunity to grow and to develop professionally. Benefits are also important to job seekers. However, salary plays a major role in the decision to accept a job offer. Every owner of a small business struggles with the question of how much […]

In the realm of business, the terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct approaches that play crucial roles in the success of an organization. While both are essential, understanding the differences between leadership and management can unlock new perspectives on how to effectively guide teams, drive innovation, and achieve organizational […]

Science fiction movies and books may portray artificial intelligence as a human-like giant brain with thousands of wires coming from it that control whole cities and their populations. The reality today is that artificial intelligence is unobtrusive, everywhere, and we are interacting with it multiple times daily without always recognizing that we are. Artificial intelligence […]

We not only remember outstanding customer service, we talk about it. We tell family, friends, and people we work with about how someone working for a business made us feel special. It could have been a smile, a kind word, a discount, an offer of free delivery, or something totally unexpected. Whatever it was, it […]

Small business owners who conduct regular reviews of their business’ operating health are more likely to detect potential issues before they develop into major problems. Some areas should be monitored regularly since they hold the greatest potential for harming a company’s long-term financial health. Cash Flow You should be concerned if your cash flow is […]