As a subcontractor, your business often depends on the contractor whose project you’re working on. The contractors are paid upfront for their work. However, it can be days or even months for the contractor to resolve your invoices for services rendered. So how do you keep things running smoothly in the meantime? If you’re comfortable […]
Needing to expand is a good problem to have as a beauty salon or spa owner. It’s a mark of your business’s overall health when demand for your services makes an additional location or the hiring of new employees a necessity. Before you can move forward with an expansion, however, you’ll need to decide how […]
Whether you own an upscale boutique, serve as head chef at your own bistro or run a bookkeeping service, one thing is certain—it takes a steady supply of cash to keep your business up and running. When you need to purchase inventory, pay employees or replace a piece of equipment, if you don’t have enough reserved, […]
Nearly three-quarters of small businesses invest in Facebook ads or other types of social media — in fact, they rely more on social media than any other form of marketing. But do you know what bang you’re getting for your social buck? Can you pinpoint which social media channels work for you, and where your […]
Your business is growing faster than you ever thought possible. Sales have never been higher and your products are flying off the shelves. The problem? You are clueless about your cash flow, you have investors knocking on your door, you haven’t made projections for how your business will be doing a year from now (never […]
3 Businesses Weigh in on the Benefits (and perils) of Daily Deal Technology Perhaps you’re one of many consumers whose inbox fills with a ‘daily deal’ email or three each morning? If you’re also a merchant, you might be wondering whether participating in a daily deal technology would be beneficial for your bottom line. Sure, […]
You grew your business from a basement and quickly moved into an office space you thought was far too big. Now, after a hiring surge, your team is so cramped the head of sales takes calls in the stairwell. You want to move, but cash isn’t a guarantee. Do you bite the bullet and sign […]
After spending over 20 years in traditional fee-for-service medicine, Dr. Alex Lickerman knew there had to be a better way. During that time, he worked with patients and in healthcare administration equally, providing him with a unique perspective. He saw our health care system from both the patient and the profit side. Physicians usually spend around 20 […]
Your business is growing – which means the demands on your supply chain are increasing. So how do you stay ahead of your supply chain and keep both your customers and your bottom line happy? These eight tips will help you check in with the health of your supply chain and calibrate your next steps […]
Interns can boost your business by handling tasks you don’t have time or expertise for. When you hire interns, though, make sure you don’t run afoul of laws and sensible practices. Consider these five questions: Do You Need to Pay Interns? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLRA) governs whether interns need to be paid the […]
