Is your small business one of the millions still looking for workers? According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, “more than half of US small-business owners said they had open positions they could not fill in May.” A tight labor market is a tricky spot for a small business, as […]
Services Are Back: Are You Ready?
One of the lasting impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the way it changed consumers’ habits. Almost overnight, everyone stopped buying all kinds of things they had previously spent significant amounts of money on. Restaurants. Concerts. Spas. Movies. Hotels. Travel. Sporting events. It was an incredibly dramatic shift, at an unprecedented speed. In-person services […]
Retaining Your Employees During the Great Resignation
Your employees are key to your success in business. Building a team of people who do perform well and deliver a great experience to your customers is not an option; it’s a requirement. So any time you lose an employee, it’s difficult. Not only are you losing the person, but you’re losing all their knowledge and experience […]
You’re Finally Re-opening! Don’t Forget Your Back-to-Business Checklist
With all states reopening to some degree and allowing business to get back to business, you’ll want to be sure you know all the rules and etiquette involved. Different states, and even different counties and regions, have different regulations and dates for specific phases. Also, while some workers will be eager to return, some will […]
GoSmallBiz Earns PCMag Editors’ Choice Award
“GoSmallBiz from Tarkenton Companies, Inc. is a web-based, template-driven system that offers business planning tools and other resources for small businesses. It begins at $99 per year or $14.95 per month. It can also be purchased as part of a $39-per-month Tarkenton GoSmallBiz membership, which includes other services such as business consultations, a website builder, […]