Welcome back to part two of our three part series, Proactive HR, where we walk through six common human resource mistakes and how to avoid them. Read on for more information on employee training and the company handbook. Employee Training Fact: 40 percent of new employees leave a job within a year if they’ve received […]
Small business owners juggle many tasks. Drop the ball and it can turn into a disaster—especially when dealing with HR. Over the next three weeks, we’ll break down the six most common human resource mistakes and how to avoid them. (Pro tip: most are preventable!) Hiring Hiring the wrong person is expensive and affects employee […]
When you own a small business, supporting other small businesses becomes your M.O. Read on for an example of how one quilt shop put on an event with other small business. Event Collaboration Last December, owners Ann Van Thomme and Jenny Gruenwald of Off the Rails Quilting in Bondurant, Iowa organized a holiday sip and […]
The constant influx of emails, social media, and staying afloat is exhausting. Slow your mind and you’ll reap the the benefits in all aspects of your life and business. Stillness, Silence, and Space When you don’t make the time to sit with yourself, your mind becomes a small, studio-sized apartment. But when you make the […]
Not every investment is a wise one, but that’s hard to remember when you’re fighting for a positive cash flow. Try the below exercise to find out if your next big idea is a sales opportunity or trap. Step 1 Write the following at the top of a piece of paper: Your vision for your […]
Putting items on sale should be your last resort. Read on to strategize when to discount your inventory. Incentivize Make clearing inventory a win-win for you and the customer. When you get to the end of a bolt and have a small piece of fabric leftover, encourage your customers to purchase the remainder of the […]
Social media strategy consists of three elements: content, management, and giving. Last week we covered part one, content. This week we’ll tackle the next two elements, management and giving. Social Media Management Once your content is live it’s important to check your metrics. But first, you’ll want to set some goals. We recommend three-month, six-month, […]
Since 2020, quilters are spending 30% more of their time online. Follow these tips to tackle the seemingly daunting task of social media. Social Media Strategy Social media consists of three elements: content, management, and giving. Over the next three weeks, we’ll tackle each one; starting with content. First, you need to plan your content […]
Learn the do’s and dont’s of a subscription service from Tawnee Kinnebrew, owner of Wyldwood Creative in Renton, Washington. Membership Benefits Subscription services aren’t anything new, even for the creative community (think fabric clubs and mystery boxes). Kinnebrew offers a fresh take on the old idea by allowing customers to pay a monthly fee to […]
With 2023 in full swing reach your financial goals by effectively managing cash flow. Cash Buckets The first step to managing your cash flow is to open six checking accounts, each named for their purpose: income, inventory, profit, owner’s compensation, taxes, and operating expenses are a great place to start. Opening multiple checking accounts prevents […]