Workplace health and wellness can seem almost like buzz terms at this point, but rest assured, they matter tremendously. Rather than simply looking for the highest pay or best career opportunities, job candidates today are seeking workplaces that value their well-being. And at the same time, a true focus on employee wellness will help to define a company’s reputation today.
Most of us use Google every day to find answers to questions, get directions, read reviews, and look for products. But are you taking advantage of all the tools available to your business? In our ever-increasing digital world, it is important for your business to have an online presence and Google has created a platform to help you easily use their various tools to increase your business’s visibility.
Winna Do, Co-Founder of Berrybites, discovered the ‘why’ of her business when she was babysitting her niece and realized that all of her food options were either canned or pre-packaged purees. Winna describes a desperate feeling knowing she did not have healthier options for her niece and decided to take it on herself to create the option she was looking for
It seems like you have all the makings for a great business: ingenuity, passion, strategy, determination… but do you have the money to make it all happen? Funding a start-up business is the biggest barrier to entry and can feel completely overwhelming. Don’t throw in the towel just yet though. Karen Patel, lead SBDC financial consultant has some great advice for you about what your capital resources are and the good news is you have options!
Es un viernes por la noche, ya has salido de trabajar, estás cansado y tienes hambre. También estás cansado de que, casi siempre, comes en los mismos sitios. Entonces, tomas tu celular y buscas en Google “restaurantes mexicanos cerca de mí”. Echas un vistazo a los primeros 3-5 resultados y luego vas a las “Reseñas” o Reviews para ver qué es lo que está diciendo la gente de ese lugar. Luego, vas al sitio web para ver el menú u otra información adicional.
The Great Resignation, The Great Reassessment, The Great Reshuffle, there are many names for the unique movement in the labor market right now. Whatever you want to call it, it is safe to say it is presenting serious challenges to employers and especially small business owners who depend on their employees to keep operations afloat. Courtney Berg, HR consultant with the SBDC and owner of Courtside Consulting, recently presented a webinar session on helpful trends in the world of hiring.
Employees resigning can leave business owners feeling powerless and defeated. While you cannot control an employee’s decision to leave, it is important to remember what aspects are still within your control. Courtney’s presentation focuses on maintaining that mindset. Improving the aspects of your business that you do have control over will not only provide the best experience possible for your current employees, but will also foster a welcoming and enticing environment for new employees. Read on for Courtney’s top tips on creating a healthy work environment in this new era of workforce.
There is a story behind every quilt and few know this better than Dawna Sanders, owner of Dawna’s Design Threads, who has quilted more than 3,100 quilts during her time in business. Dawna’s own story is moving quickly as she is in the final stages of closing on the purchase of The Quilt Store, a major leap for her business.
January is a convenient time to officially start your business for bookkeeping and tax considerations, but before you get too ahead of yourself you’ll want to make sure you have a solid business plan. Writing a business plan can feel daunting and overwhelming, but the SBDC is here to provide you with resources and support to help you through the process step by step.
Boulder Furniture Arts is a Boulder based company that has been in existence since 1985. Lee and Hannah purchased the company in 2005.The true craftsmanship of their furniture products is the main driver of the company.
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