We are entering an interesting time when it comes to employees. You may be struggling to find enough people to fill certain roles while considering layoffs of others to cut your costs to make it through a possible recession. We consider layoffs to be the last resort since we believe you should protect your talent as much as possible. However, Read more
We have talked about the idea of a Revenue Stack a number of times on The Small Business Show. Episode 115 back in 2017 dived deeper into the concept. With the current and future business economy looking uncertain, it’s time to jump back into the Revenue Stack concept to see how it can help you weather a downturn and ultimately Read more
It takes money to make money, right? Whether you are just getting started or you have been in business for years, you are going to need access to capital for your business. So what resources are there for new and established businesses? Should you go the traditional route of a local bank or use some new online financing source? And Read more
For 7 years we have been encouraging you to start a Small Business. Along the way, we have shared countless stories of success and provided you with tons of resources to help run your business. For this episode, we thought it would be a good time to discuss the reasons why YOU still haven’t started a business. Maybe there are Read more
You might have noticed that the economy is a little crazy right now. Fuel prices are skyrocketing, the stock market is plummeting, and inflation is at the highest point in decades. Has your Small Business been impacted by these factors? If not, will it be at some later date? Are there opportunities you can take advantage of if we roll Read more
The future is uncertain. Are we headed for a recession as the Fed works to tame inflation by increasing interest rates? Will fuel prices come down or are they headed for double digits? To prepare for the worst, it’s time to look at your Small Business costs to find places where you can save money while preserving the value you Read more
Everyone screws up. How can you minimize mistakes while building confidence in your employees? How many times do you let someone mess up before you have to discipline or terminate them? What are the best methods for creating conscientious employees that learn from their mistakes? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean to learn how they manage and react Read more
There’s a nationwide shortage of workers and attracting the best talent can be challenging. How do you make your Small Business stand out among other companies? Should you just compete on salary levels? What creative methods can you use to bring the best employees to your company? Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they discuss creative ways to attract Read more
Join us for episode 380 of The Small Business Show to get an update on Shannon’s experiment to create a company just using his phone – he just hit a significant milestone. Then it’s on to a discussion about Email newsletters and why your Small Business needs one, how to create them, how to grow them, and how to turn Read more
What’s the best way to buy out your business partner when you don’t have the cash? How do you convert your side-hustle to a full-time business AND recruit your current employer as your first customer? Join us for episode 379 of The Small Business Show as we tackle these questions from our audience and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #379 Read more
Listen in for our second episode in a series and learn how developing career paths for your employees will help your business become stronger and more profitable. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #378 for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 00:01:31 Today’s Tip: “Candidly, not Honestly” 00:13:04 Recap of Small Business Show Episode 377 Sponsors 00:13:44 SPONSOR: iTrust Capital. Invest in Crypto using Read more
Want to keep your best employees from leaving your company? By giving them a clear path to advance within your Small Business not only will your employees be more fulfilled, but they will also be more valuable as they build their Talent Stack. Join us today for episode 377 of The Small Business Show where we tackle the why and Read more