The Back-Office Mistakes That Can Sink a Small Business (and How to Prevent Them)
Running a small business often feels like sprinting a marathon — you’re juggling sales, operations, customer service, and growth all at once. But it’s not the obvious hurdles that tend to trip owners up. It’s the invisible, back-office missteps quietly eroding cash flow, compliance, and confidence. With all of this in mind, here’s what you need to look for before these silent errors threaten your company’s survival.What You’ll Learn Here The hidden operational mistakes that compound over time How
Ridgewater College Seeks Public Input in Search for Next President
Ridgewater College invites members of the public to participate in community listening sessions as part of the search for the College’s next president. Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson will host listening sessions on Thursday, December 11 at both the Willmar and Hutchinson campuses. Listening sessions are open to the public, and all community members are encouraged to attend. Each session is forty-five minutes in length. Listening sessions are an opportunity for community members to share their
Ridgewater Hosts Esthetics Grand Opening
Ridgewater College is proud to announce the expansion of its Esthetics program to the Hutchinson campus. Students and faculty welcomed friends, family, students, and staff to a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, November 24. “We are thrilled to expand our Esthetics program and Ridgewater Salon and Day Spa to the Hutchinson campus and community,” said Melissa Loehlein, Ridgewater Esthetics and Cosmetology instructor. “Today’s esthetics services are no longer considered a luxury—clients

