In April 2021, when Jenny Yaeger, 55, launched her Denver-based accounting and financial consulting firm for small -and medium-size businesses, ClariFI Business Solutions, she tapped her personal savings. “Downsizing was what made it possible for me to go out on my own,” says Yaeger, the former chief compliance and finance officer…
Whether out of choice or necessity, many people spent less money in the last year and a half on things like entertainment, clothes and furniture. For some, that meant holding on to more of their income. If you were able to save some cash, you’ve set yourself up to withstand future financial crises…
As you re-imagine your workplace after the pandemic, consider how remote and flexible work can help your employees. Here, a few tips on succeeding with the approach.
The pandemic has upended expectations for how people work and live. After nearly two years, the new normal is not so new…
Tracking inventory can be tedious work, but it’s vital to running a business. Inventory management systems are designed to handle most of the administrative work, making it easy to put an important part of your business on autopilot.So what exactly is an inventory management system?It’s a software application that automatically updates your inventory...
Small-business owners and retailers have an opportunity to capture more of the action this holiday season--so long as your web presence is ready. Here, a few ways to prepare.
For retailers and small businesses, the holiday shopping season is the most wonderful time of year to connect and engage with...
With so much change in the world, now is the time to innovate your business model. To figure out how, try this exercise.
There is an old analogy that talks about how building a business is like raising a child. Just like a child, companies will hit growing pains along…
If you want to know which employee brings you the most value, look to these five traits.
In my role as a business advisor, I’m hearing more and more about workers who seem to be doing less and demanding more…