Learning how to interview is absolutely crucial as a business owner. Why? Well, did you know that… According to Gallup, the cost of replacing an individual employee can range from one-half to two times their annual salary. That means if things don’t work out with an employee whose salary is $50K, you’re looking at coughing […]

Finding the perfect fit for your team may not happen overnight, but trust me, it’s well worth the wait. Expanding your online business team is a monumental step, but let’s be real – the hiring process can sometimes feel like a comedy of errors. You know what I’m talking about: the endless interviews, trial periods […]

Successfully running a small business hinges on many things: a solid product or service, effective marketing, and, of course, wrestling with the financial beast. Wait, don’t ghost us just yet! If that last one sent you running for the hills or retreating into a cave of financial shame, please stick around. We’re here to change […]

You’ve reached a huge milestone – considering offering benefits to your employees. That’s something worth celebrating because it’s a significant move towards attracting and retaining top talent, so cheers to you!! Now, as you venture into the world of employee benefits you’ve probably figured out that not all benefits are created equal. We’re here to […]

Determining fair compensation for your team is no small feat.  It can feel like juggling competing priorities of attracting the best talent, covering your business’s back, and ensuring you get an ROI.  It’s a balancing act my clients struggle with all the time, which is why I developed the Employee Cost Calculator, a tool that […]

Employee benefits 😱  Just hearing those words can send a shiver down the spines of many small business owners. It’s a whole world that can feel overwhelming, expensive, and incredibly complex. Especially if you’re tackling it with the same approach as those corporate giants we’re all trying to differentiate from. But take a deep breath, […]

As business and people leaders, we see our team members in a different light than pretty much everyone else in their lives.  We can identify work patterns, preferences, and styles that not even their closest families and friends (or they themselves) can see.  This doesn’t mean it’s our job to play doctor and diagnose learning […]

So you’ve finally made it: you’re the HBIC of your business empire, a.k.a. the head honcho, the ultimate decision-maker. You have a kickass team who works in their zone of genius to support you. It feels like you’ve arrived (because let’s be real, you have!) If nobody’s told you this yet: it’s time for a […]

Imagine this: Your business is thriving, raking in steady revenue, and you’re finally ready to hire someone to handle someone to take over that one thing that always falls to the bottom of your to-do list: social media. You’re looking for someone who can handle the higher-level responsibilities: crafting strategic campaigns, orchestrating paid advertising efforts, […]

When business owners embrace transparency just for the sake of it, they might be stepping into risky waters they didn’t expect. Sure, sharing certain behind-the-scenes deets of your business can foster a sense of unity among your team, but it’s a double-edged sword. It might make them feel part of a grander vision, yet it […]