Resources for finding, interviewing and excelling at your job

Setting SMART goals for your small business

As a business owner, it’s critical to set long term goals for your business. Learn how to use the SMART goal setting model to achieve incremental improvements and keep your business on the path to success.

Tom Quinn | Aug 20

Weekly Hourly Hiring Report 8/17/21

Mathieu Stevenson | Aug 17

Weekly Hourly Hiring Report 8/10/21

Mathieu Stevenson | Aug 10

4 ways to keep in touch with your customers

You worked hard to get new customers to check out your small business. But that's only the start. It's important to stay engaged with your customer base, to start generating recurring revenue and maximize that customers lift time value.

Tom Quinn | Aug 6

How to avoid a post-Summer hiring gap

Summer is almost over and consumer demand is still on the rise, leaving many small businesses to backfill seasonal employees in an already-tight labor market. Learn how to avoid a post-Summer hiring gap with a proactive hiring approach.

Tom Quinn | Aug 6

Weekly Hourly Hiring Report 8/3/21

Mathieu Stevenson | Aug 3

Predictions for Labor Day 2021

What will the coming holiday weekend mean for your business? See our predictions for consumer behavior as the summer comes to an end.

Tom Quinn | Aug 2

What happened to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

The Independent Restaurant Coalition has filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act, demanding to know how the SBA distributed billions of dollars that were earmarked for restaurants, bars, caterers and other food-based businesses.

Tom Quinn | Jul 30

Weekly Hourly Hiring Report 7/27/2021

Mathieu Stevenson | Jul 27

Weekly Hourly Hiring Report 7/20/21

Mathieu Stevenson | Jul 20

How to find the right bartender

A good bartender is hard to find, & an essential asset to any food and drink service business. Hiring the right one is essential to a positive customer experience. Find out which skills you should look for & what questions you should ask in the interview.

Tom Quinn | Jul 16

How to motivate your workforce and increase productivity

Turnover and burnout have long been problems in the hourly space, compounded by increased demands on workers in the post-COVID normal. Is lack of employee engagement affecting the productivity and success of your business? Here’s what you can do about it.