by Peter McCarthy | Dec 6, 2022 | Business Management, Office, Staff, Work Life Balance
When starting a small business, usually you’re the only one behind the whole operation. You wear many hats, from CEO to clean-up crew. As you pour your heart and soul into your business and it begins to grow, the amount of work involved grows with it. A small...
by Peter McCarthy | Dec 5, 2022 | Business Management, Office
The holiday season is easily the busiest time of year for many retail businesses. It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase everything you have to offer and bring in new products to see how they sell. However, the excitement probably wears off when you think...
by Peter McCarthy | Nov 22, 2022 | Business Management, Office, Staff
When it comes to hiring seasonal Team Members, business owners tend to fall into two groups. Some look forward to hiring temporary workers, knowing the need for seasonal workers reflects a business season. Some feel that it’s a necessary evil to get through...
by Peter McCarthy | Sep 14, 2022 | Business Management, Office, Staff
Unfortunately, complaints are a part of running a business. No matter how hard you work to please your clients, at some point, someone will have something negative to say. However, with the right attitude, you can turn complaints into a valuable tool to strengthen...
by Peter McCarthy | Aug 30, 2022 | Business Management, Office, Staff
Meetings are often a source of conflict in the workplace. Not having enough effective meetings may make people feel disconnected. Have too many meetings, and people feel that their work is being interrupted too often. Often meetings that are too short might not feel...
by Peter McCarthy | Apr 14, 2022 | Business Management, Office, Staff
When running your own business, it’s tempting to take on every responsibility. There are many reasons why: because you want something done a specific way, you don’t have time to explain how it needs to be done, or you’re unsure someone else can...