Focusing on Efficiency: 5 Process Improvement Strategies for Small Businesses

By streamlining processes and eliminating unnecessary bottlenecks, businesses can enhance productivity, reduce costs, and gain a competitive advantage. But what does “process improvement” actually look like?

Business OperationsCourtney ZerizefJuly 18, 2023business efficiency, business operations, business owner, business coach, business consultant, small business growth, growing small business, business strategy

Using Data and KPIs to Improve Employee Retention

Identifying your employee KPIs, and then building programs to promote those KPIs is an example of how we can keep employee retention high.

Client CheckpointsCourtney ZerizefJuly 11, 2023data analysis, employee retention, employee turnover, employee development, small business owner, growing small business

The Power of Data: How Small Businesses Can Leverage Data Analysis for Growth

Large corporations have long been harnessing the power of data analysis to drive vertical and horizontal growth. However, the potential benefits of data analysis are not exclusive to the big players in the market.

Business OperationsCourtney ZerizefJune 27, 2023data analysis, business efficiency, business operations, small business growth, growing small business, small business owner

Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for Reducing Employee Turnover

Turnover can result in significant expenses related to recruitment, training, lost productivity, and more. In this follow-up post, we'll discuss ways that businesses can address high turnover and improve retention rates.

Business OperationsCourtney ZerizefJune 13, 2023employee turnover, employee retention, employee training, hiring practices, business consultant, business coach, business operations, business efficiency, business owner, growing small business

The Crescent Cafe - A Major Milestone Reached!

Over the last six months, we have worked together to go beyond the foundational elements and into the next phase of growth for her business.

Client CheckpointsCourtney ZerizefMay 9, 2023business owner, small business growth, growing small business, how to grow my business

How do I expand and grow my business?

It seems like there are so many potential pathways to grow a business, that it's hard to know which one to take. Growth takes time and money, so it’s best to understand which pathway to take so you won’t waste yours.

OrganizationCourtney ZerizefSeptember 7, 2018Portland wedding photographer, growing small business, how to grow my business, Portland photographer, rising tide society, wedding photographer, PNW wedding photographer, Denver wedding photographer, creative entrepreneur, creative business owner, small business growth, small business