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Properly onboarding new hires is an important process in small business and will set the stage for an employee’s performance over the course of their tenure with your organization. Here we explore five key steps for making your onboarding process a success.

Small Business Week runs from May 5^th through May 11^th.  There are many events taking place across the country and online, and there are endless promotional and networking opportunities.  In honor of Small Business Week, Quikstone Capital has unearthed the following small business stats and fun facts.

Small businesses face many challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining both customers and employees.  One extremely underestimated and effective tool that can have an impact is the thank you letter.  Something as simple as a personalized note to your prospects, customers, employees or potential hires can make a big difference in how they view your company.  These letters make your business memorable and influence both employment and purchase decisions.  Here are five examples to get you started.

Your company culture begins with your staff.  Having a strong team mentality ensures that objectives are completed and that the image of your brand is communicated properly.  In order for outsiders to buy into your culture, you first need the buy-in from your employees.  Team building exercises encourage teamwork and camaraderie.  They can also breed creativity and give your staff the feeling that they are a part of something great.  Here we present ten suggestions to help strengthen your small business team.

Becoming a well-known entity within your community is essential to the success and longevity of your business.  In many cases the majority of your customers will come from your local area.  Businesses that go out of their way to become a part of their community can reap many benefits including increased word of mouth advertising, networking opportunities and discounts on products that are essential to the success of your business.  Here are five ways your business can become a bigger part of your community.