Staffing and Operations

In today's fiercely competitive retail landscape—with chain supermarkets and a variety of big players creeping in on the natural and organic market—independents must be strategic, smart and nimble on pricing to maintain solid footing.

Women in leadership is a proven benefit for businesses of all sizes, but companies in the natural products industry often fail to promote women to executive positions.

Many believe the internet and video conferencing mean any company can be located anywhere, and yet natural products brands huddle around locations like Boulder, Austin and New York City.

Here's what makes the Twin Cities a standout spot to build your brand.

Despite efforts by many companies, women are still treated differently in the natural products industry, reporting wage discrimination and being denied leadership roles.

The natural products industry presents itself as an oasis of political enlightenment, but women report sexism is still common. The first installment in this three-part Nutrition Business Journal series explores reports of sexual harassment.

Here, Jake Mitchell of Serenity Labs explains how you can avoid burning out while building a successful business.

Kris Boesch of Choose People shares why a healthy work environment is a win-win, from employee engagement to greater profits.

Tracking key performance indicators is vital to understanding and improving your business. Our three experts explain why.

Kristena Wozniak of Propeller Industries explains how and why the roles of a bookkeeper, controller and CFO are different and change as your company grows.