Rethinking the Tipping Culture: A Call for Change in Payment Systems As we navigate the complexities of the modern service industry, one thing has become increasingly clear: the inclusion of tipping o...
Navigating Flirtation in the Client-Customer Relationship: A Carpenter’s Tale As a self-employed carpenter, I often find myself immersed in clients’ homes, discussing their visions for ren...
Understanding Human Nature in Business: The Selfishness of Customers As an entrepreneur, I’ve discovered a profound truth about human behavior that often goes unnoticed: the overwhelming tendency to...
Navigating Hard Times: A Jewelry Entrepreneur’s Struggle As a small business owner, the journey can often feel like a roller coaster ride filled with highs and lows. Recently, I found myself in ...
The Surprising Persistence of Traditional Bookkeeping Among Small Businesses In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, one might assume that all businesses—especially small ones—have embraced mod...
Reviving Our Family Legacy: The Challenge of Keeping a Business Afloat Managing a family-run business is often filled with pride and dedication, and for my family, our trophy and medal shop embodies t...
From Side Hustle to Unexpected Success: My Journey to Earning $3,500 in Just One Weekend Starting a side hustle can often feel like a leap of faith, especially when you’re trying to balance it w...
Facing Uncertainty: Navigating the Loss of a Major Client Last Friday marked a significant and challenging turn in my professional journey as a maintenance business owner. After nearly 15 years of par...
Navigating Local Competition: A Coffee Shop Owner’s Dilemma As the proud owner of a small, family-run coffee drive-thru, I recently found myself facing a challenging situation: Dunkin’ has ope...
Embracing Employee Feedback: A Unique Management Approach As a young entrepreneur at the helm of a small construction company, I’ve adopted an unconventional strategy that might surprise many season...