Tricia Drevets

Regular Contributor to Businessing Magazine. Tricia Drevets is a freelance writer who specializes in business and communication topics. A community college speech and theater instructor, Tricia lives in beautiful Southern Oregon.

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How Do I Know How Much to Pay My New Employees?

July 8, 2015

You have weighed the pros and cons of hiring some new employees and have decided to go for it. Now comes an even trickier decision – how much should you pay these people? Figuring out pay scales and salaries can be a complicated part of running a small business. Salary surveys often don’t cover …

Going Solo: Freelancing Makes Sense Now More Than Ever

July 1, 2015

An adjunct college professor A homemaker A web page designer A business consultant An artist What do these people – and many others in other fields and industries -- have in common? They are freelancers, and their ranks are growing. According to a survey last year by Elance-oDesk, …

Volunteering Is Good For Business: Here’s Why

June 18, 2015

If you knew you could strengthen your business, foster some goodwill in your community and help others at the same time, would you do it? When you volunteer your time and efforts with charitable organizations, you can get back way more than you give. Let’s look at three key ways volunteering is …

Need Extra Summer Help? What you Need to Know About Hiring Seasonal Workers

June 10, 2015

For many small business owners, including those in the tourism business or those catering to warm weather activities, summer means “go” time. You wait all year for this busy time, and you don’t want to miss any business because of lack of preparation. In fact, you may be looking to add some extra …

5 Money Management Tips for Your New Small Business

June 10, 2015

There is nothing more exciting than making that first sale or obtaining that first client for your new small business. After all your hard work, your “baby” is off and running. To keep that momentum going, however, you need to put some clear money management practices into action. Here are five tips …

Going with the Flow: How to Manage an Irregular Income

June 3, 2015

One of the most stressful parts of being a small business owner can be managing an inconsistent income. Whether it is the weather, the economy, the changing of the seasons or just plain serendipity, your income can be “feast” one month and ”famine” the next. How do you cope with an irregular …