It seems that the bar industry has seen better days than these past few years. As prices of almost everything we use daily are on the rise, many bars have to face half-empty Friday nights, as liquor has become considerably cheaper in a supermarket. Those few faithful customers that still patronize …
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Tips for Finding Great Freelance Writers for Your Small Business
For many small business owners, hiring a freelance writer seems like an unnecessary expense, but investing in a freelancer is going to pay off, considering the fact that you are maximizing your time and minimizing your costs. A freelance writer will free you and your employees up to work on other …
7 Effective Ways to Recruit Passive Candidates
When you are looking to hire a specialist for your small business, it is important to realize that most specialists are passive candidates, meaning, they aren’t actively searching for new employment opportunities. This requires you to use different tactics than you normally would in the hiring …
Covering All Your Legal Bases When Firing
In November of 2011, Merill Lynch was hit with an $8.5 million lawsuit for wrongfully letting an employee go. Three years later, CNN became the Defendant in a similar suit, but this time the Plaintiff was going after $5 million in damages. Unfortunately, these high amounts are more common than …
How to Solve Big Problems and Save Money in Any Business Environment
No matter how well organized a business is, it will run into its fair share of problems over the course of its lifetime. Solving these problems as they arise is what separates a good business from a truly great one. The more problems that can be solved, the more profitable and efficient a company …
Hiring Ex-Felons at Your Small Business: Is it a Good Idea?
You may be someone who thinks everyone deserves a second chance, no matter how big of a mistake they may have made. But should you take that softhearted attitude into your business? Hiring someone with a criminal background could do wonders in helping someone getting back on their feet after being …
