By rbhamil on Sep 16, 2010 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
Those running a dollar store are often surprised how the simplest of operational tasks can end up being among the most important. One such task is cash sales transactions performed by your cashiers.
By rbhamil on Aug 1, 2010 in Cost Reduction, Human Resources | 0 Comments
One opportunity many who decide to start a dollar store overlook is working with vendors to have them handle getting their displays installed and dollar store merchandise product stocked. These business owners fail to capitalize on this chance to have an expert perform these tasks at no cost.
By rbhamil on Jun 8, 2010 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
One area where this is an opportunity for many is in the staffing and utilization of employees. It doesn’t matter whether we are talking about cashiering, handling dollar store merchandise receiving or any other task, there are opportunities to reduce. For more on this important topic, read on. In this article I present 4 steps to more effective staffing.
By rbhamil on Jun 5, 2010 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
If sales have declined or overall expenses have increased, the big three offer the greatest leverage. In this article we focus on payroll. I will cover strategies that enable you to consider reduced payroll without major impact to your overall business performance.
By rbhamil on Jun 4, 2010 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
One of the most important questions to be answered is associated with the organizational structure of your business. Specifically you need to determine whether you will personally manage or bring in a manager for your dollar store business.
By rbhamil on May 31, 2010 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
One of the most important questions to be answered is associated with the organizational structure of your business. Specifically you need to determine whether you will personally manage or bring in a manager for your dollar store business.
By rbhamil on Apr 26, 2010 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
Long term success depends on assembling a skilled team of employees who are all focused on the right priorities, and who all work together to make the business a success. As the team leader you are instrumental in providing the training, leadership and support your employees need to achieve that success.
By rbhamil on Aug 4, 2009 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
Long term success depends on assembling a skilled team of employees who are all focused on the right priorities, and who all work together to make the business a success. As the team leader you are instrumental in providing the training, leadership and support your employees need to achieve that success.
By rbhamil on Jun 1, 2009 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
If you are opening a dollar store you are probably overwhelmed with all of the tasks that must be completed. It seems like the list is never-ending. It’s an all-consuming effort to complete everything in the right order, and at the right time.
By rbhamil on Apr 10, 2009 in Human Resources | 0 Comments
One of the most important steps to take in preparation for the growth of your business is hiring and grooming the management team you will depend on to continue the success of your stores. One of the key players in all of this will be the assistant store managers. In this article I present 5 critical dollar store business assistant manager duties.
