The holidays are coming, probably faster than you want them to. There are very few retail or wholesale small businesses that are not affected by the end of year holiday rush, either directly or indirectly.

It’s better to prepare now, than to scramble, and not meet your customer’s expectations later. Here are just a few things you can do to get yourself and your business prepared for the holiday rush:

Take a look at last years books, or notes to see what you sold, and how much you sold.
Decide if you’ll need extra help through the holidays, it might be a good …read more

Many small businesses are seasonal in nature. Maybe you sell ice cream to tourists in the summer, or toys at Christmas. Most small businesses at least have a busy, and not so busy season. Do you prepare your self for the busy season? How about the off season? There are problems you can encounter for both.
How can you prepare for the busy season in your business?

Before your busy season hits, make sure you’re prepared. You should do anything you can do ahead of time to make your life easier during your busy season. Check your inventory, make up anything you …read more