Category: Running a Business

Sexual harassment is big in the news, and has led to the end of long careers in Hollywood, Washington and large businesses around the nation. While your business may not be a multi-billion-dollar juggernaut where a sexual harassment claim would make national headlines, that doesn’t mean you can simply ignore sexual harassment. Not only does creating a sexual harassment protect your employees and set a clear line in the sand for your company culture's sake, it also protects your business… Read More

A new year is upon us, and for many small business owners, that means taking a long hard look at the financial condition of your company. In some cases, particularly in successful years, this can be a positive experience. Unfortunately, if the past year was difficult, then times spent evaluating your budget can quickly turn into an unpleasant experience. If the latter sounds like something you’re currently dealing with, then it’s likely you’ve made some cuts, but despite that, downsizing (i.e., a… Read More

The office holiday party; love it or hate it, it’s a staple. These festive gatherings provide employers with an opportunity to thank their employees for the work they’ve done all year and to give them some company-sanctioned time to relax and mingle. While many business owners aren’t opposed to the holiday party, they often struggle with the planning. That’s especially true now, with some companies unsure how to celebrate with remote or hybrid working arrangements.  That adds an extra complication… Read More

Amazon is known as the biggest retailer online, but most people don’t know that Amazon has taken two big steps into physical retail. The better known is Amazon’s recent purchase of Whole Foods, but last December the tech giant quietly opened a small grocery and convenience store, Amazon Go, that works differently than any other. At Amazon Go, shoppers are tracked with a series of cameras and sensors the entire time they shop. You can just walk out the door… Read More