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A guide to welcoming your customers and employees back to your business.

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We know that the concept of returning to work looks different for every business, so our goal is to provide small business owners like you with the resources, tips and tangible advice that you need to create the picture of what that looks like for your own unique needs.
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How to Ask Your Employees for Constructive Feedback

Feedback from your employees is one of the most valuable ways to improve your leadership, but getting this insight can be challenging.

How Employee Resource Groups Can Help Employee Retention

Employee resources groups support minority groups in the workplace. Here are six ways they can boost employee retention.

How to Manage an Employee Through a Performance Improvement Plan

Performance improvement plans should be viewed as growth opportunities for the employee and business alike.

6 Documents to Request From the Seller When Buying a Business

Small business owners can assess the financial health and value of a possible business acquisition by requesting six particular documents from the seller.

GoodwillFinds: 121-Year-Old Resale Business Expands Its Online Reach

Matthew Kaness shares how he’s building a new e-commerce identity for one of the oldest names in secondhand shopping.

Best Practices for Starting an Employee Resource Group

An employee resource group (ERG) is a valuable resource for your company and your employees — here are six best practices to follow when starting an ERG.

Can a Small Business Issue Stock?

Can a small business issue shares? Explore ways private and public companies leverage equity.

Allowing Pets in the Office? Here's What You Need to Know

Pet-friendly workplaces are becoming increasingly popular. Consider these pros and cons of a pet-friendly office and tips for creating a pet policy.

Customers Not Paying? How to Improve Your Collections

Most businesses will face the inevitable nonpaying customer at some point. Here’s what to do if a client misses a deadline.

Hair Accessories Brand Goody Gets Artsy to Cultivate New Consumers

The venerable brand's new Goody Tru collection was created by BIPOC artists and designed to drive sales transactions and appeal to multicultural customers that value self-expression.