The struggle to find quality workers who stay past the first week is real. More businesses than ever before are seeing an increase in turnover. In hospitality industries, turnover rates are at 5.6%, an all-time high and the highest rate across all business sectors. It’s time to diversify what you can offer employees when it comes to retaining and attracting top talent. Our team of recruitment experts has found that,…
Playing catcher in softball is not for the faint of heart. There’s the mask and other protective gear. The heat and the physical toll of crouching behind the plate inning after inning. And let’s not forget the critical job of catching every ball thrown at you even as opposing players swing metal bats inches from your face. None of that stopped Thalia Cherry when her college softball coach asked her…
Many business leaders use two general approaches when faced with making a decision. The first is the proverbial “gut feel,” that sixth sense or inner voice that provides deep insights while you stare out over the void of indecision. Not quite a mysterious energy field that binds the galaxy together, but their annual convention is not far away. This approach may also be called “bold” and “decisive” — implying decisions…
The summer vacation season here, and everyone is ready to travel. If you own rental real estate, make sure you’re taking advantage of the tax deductions and savings opportunities available to you. The qualified business income (QBI) deduction was arguably one of the more complicated changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Through QBI, eligible businesses have the potential to reduce their tax bills. Part of the final regulations…
There are more than 1.8 million ecommerce websites floating around the internet today, with an average conversion rate of 2.86%. Competing in a crowd like this can be challenging and, when your sales begin to drop, completely disheartening. If you’re trying to increase your ecommerce website’s conversion rates, but are at a loss about what to do, we’ve compiled nine expert tips to help you get back on top.  1….