Maren shares the procedures that she suggests to owners. "If you follow this program consistently and take responsibility for maintaining a good operation including planning ahead," says Maren, "you should not experience any kind of crisis with respect to a shortage of employees. Ever."

Asking revealing questions during interviews will help reduce the risk of making a bad hire.

How can you remain calm when it counts? Brian talks about how preparing yourself on several fronts can help calm frayed nerves and soothe your interview jitters.

All you want this holiday season is a sure-fire way to increase your profits. Just wishful thinking? Not necessarily! Authors Cyndi Laurin and Craig Morningstar say the secret to great profits involves a certain famous reindeer and the discovery that your solution may have been right under your nose (a red one, perhaps?) all along.

Five quick tips on how desserts can be a boost for your business.