Small Business: The Backbone of Your Local Economy Small businesses are the backbone of any local economy. They provide jobs and support to the community, as well as offering unique products and services that can’t be found at big chain stores. Interestingly, in today’s dynamic climate, predictions call for 17 million new small businesses…
10 Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Customers So They’ll Know They Come First Delighting customers is essential to providing great customer service and making them understand that they are your top priority. By following these tips, you’ll be able to create an exceptional customer service experience that will make your customers feel valued…
This ProValet.io Blog Post is Part of a Series Designed to Help Small Business Owners Manage Their Field Service Software and Keep Their Business Running Like a Pro What’s in Your Small Business Tool Kit? As a small business owner, you need to have a few key tools in your tool kit. Here’s…
Tapping the Power of Imagination for Small Business Success If you’re running a small business, imagination is key to success. As Mark Twain once said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” This sentiment is echoed by the Harvard Business Review in an articleon why imagination is a…
Tips for Using Humor and Positivity to Help Your Small Business Thrive The ability to laugh in the face of adversity is a valuable tool for any small business owner. Humor can diffuse tense situations, build team morale, and attract customers. It’s good for business! Positivity, on the other hand, is the engine that…
Behind the Scenes in the Day of the Life of a Pool Service Business Owner Pool service companies provide a critical service to pool owners. Without regular maintenance, pools can quickly become dirty and unsafe. But what happens behind the scenes at a pool service company? Pool service companies typically have a team of…
With Inflation Spiraling Out of Control, is it Time for Your Small Business to Panic? For the last several months, inflation has been on the rise. The cost of goods and services is increasing, while wages remain stagnant. This is putting a squeeze on small businesses, who are struggling to keep up. With the stock…
How to Qualify New Employees Before You Hire Them at Your Small Business As a small business owner, you’re always eager to fill your ranks with the best and the brightest. But to do that, you need a well-thought-out system for qualifying new employees before they’re hired. That’s where pre-employment testing comes in. It’s…
Who cares if Elon Musk bought Twitter? by Charlotte Luer If you’re a small business owner facing the same challenges most of us have in today’s crazy business world, you just might want to pay attention to the fact that Elon Musk bought Twitter. According to his Wikipedia page, “Elon Reeve Musk is an entrepreneur,…
How to Use Regret to Your Advantage to Help Your Small Business Thrive “I have learned that mistakes can often be as good a teacher as successes.” – Jack Welch “The biggest regret of my life is that I didn’t live up to my own standards.” – Steve Jobs “There are no regrets in…