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Is your business ready for Summer vacations? Summer vacations can be a very profitable time for many businesses! One aspect many busy business owners don’t always consider during the summer is their staff, and themselves, taking summer vacations as well. Any level staff member taking summer vacations can cause some hiccups for your business. Here are some tips to make sure you are prepared.  

“Employees are a company's greatest asset - they're your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company's mission.” - Anne M. Mulcahy

“You should spend at least an hour a day on business promotion or planning how to promote your business (and more is better, if you can fit the time in)!” – The Balance

Being the owner of a small business has taken on a whole new identity in 2018.  Important social movements such as #metoo and just about everything else in the news these days has encouraged owners to closely evaluate their company culture and take steps toward equality and providing a safe and healthy work environment.  Anything that happens over the life of your small business is a reflection of yourself.  Personal growth will help you grow your business.  Sometimes that means keeping up with trends or mastering a new skill or technology.  Other times you may need to step outside of your comfort zone and take risks.  Here we take a look at what it takes to be a small business owner in 2018.

Depending on your line of business and geographic location the summer months may be extremely busy or completely uneventful.  In order to grow your small business, you will need to ensure efficient operations during the busy times and focus on growth strategies during the slow times.  Here we’ve outlined 7 ways to grow your small business this summer.