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The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to make adjustments to their daily operations. Taking temperatures daily, wearing masks, more frequent sanitization, and social distancing are the orders of the day in an attempt to reduce the spread of the illness. Of course, enforcing things like social distancing can be somewhat tricky, despite having ample space to spread out in. Here are some things you can do to help. Physical Barriers If your warehouse has individual workstations designated for specific employees, you may find it useful to erect physical barriers between them. This can help promote social distancing by ensuring…
Breaking into commercial real estate is a big step. There’s a huge potential for profit. If you want to maximize your profits, though, you need to ensure that your property is desirable and appealing to those who would rent from you. Here are three areas of your property you might want to consider upgrading. The Parking Lot People use parking lots on a daily basis. Between exposure to the elements and the regular traffic, it’s not uncommon for parking lots to become run down and damaged. Paint can wear away and become less visible. Potholes can develop. Even cracks in…
Over the last several months, many aspects of life have been critically altered by the emergence and spread of COVID-19. Whether you live in Idaho or not, daily routines have been halted, and many people’s ways of life have been changed drastically. Individual lives have been hit hard by the pandemic and so has the way businesses conduct training for employees and how they recruit potential employees. Focus on Remote Although there are many jobs that cannot be done remotely, there are also many jobs where individuals have been able to convert their services to be completely remote. COVID-19 has…
As your business grows, you move beyond finding ways to get your business off the ground and begin to look to ways you can improve. Now is the time to consider how to best streamline your business. Here are a few ways you can get started. Hire Knowledgeable Employees One of the first steps of creating a successful business is hiring qualified employees. You want to make sure the individuals you hire already know the business. Make sure they have experience in your field and have the proper qualifications. Employees who have already been trained will require less supervision and…
When it comes to running a business, there are a variety of things to be aware of. When it comes to running a successful car repair shop, things can become more complicated. But if you start with some of the suggestions that this article presents, you can get off to a great start. Hire Reliable Mechanics Hire reliable and experienced mechanics. Having good mechanics is the foundation of your business. When considering potential mechanics to hire, there are a variety of factors to consider besides just their skill level. While it is essential that your mechanics be able to perform…
When you are a small business, every expense counts. You want to maximize your profit margins while still paying the bills you need to have a business in the first place. There are a few ways you can save additional money if you find yourself in a tight spot. Rent You might be paying way too much on your rent. If you find yourself barely scraping by, you might need to reconsider where you are staying. There are a few ways to mitigate this. A popular method has come because of the COVID-19 pandemic—working from home. Instead of paying for…
There’s a lot to do as a new business owner. There are orders to handle, costs to balance, and marketing to do. With so much to keep track of, it can be easy to get stuck in the finer details at the expense of the bigger picture. Setting goals can be a good way to help you stay on track and progress your business forward. So what are some goals that you should set as a new business owner? Get to Know Your Customers Knowing who your customers are and what they need is crucial for a business to succeed.…
While not a new product, CBD has recently been thrust into the spotlight during the debate on cannabis and whether or not it should be legalized. If you are new to the realm of CBD, you may be confused about what it is, what the purpose is and how to use it, and you aren’t the only one. In this article we cover some of the basics behind CBD and it’s recent jump in popularity. What is CBD? While there can be some confusion with the different terms used, CBD stands for cannabidiol and is one of the active ingredients…
Many business owners realize the need for their business to have a website. It’s a great tool that can increase the amount of business you do. In order for your website to do this, though, it needs to be compelling enough to convince visitors to stick around, instead of leaving in search of another business. Use Visual Appeal To start, your website needs to be visually appealing. Your website has less than a second to make a good first impression. You don’t want an outdated design, poor color choice, or poor use of space to turn people away. Instead, keep…
The morale of your employees has a huge impact on your business. Absenteeism, productivity, and turnover rate are all affected by how your employees feel about coming to and being at work. It has enough of an impact that it’s worth taking some time to figure out how to improve it, especially if working conditions are perilous. So what are some things you can do to boost employee morale in dangerous industries? Reward Risk While you shouldn’t reward risky behavior, adequately compensating employees for working in a dangerous environment is important to maintaining employee morale, as well as retaining your…