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Building Business Resilience in the Age of Coronavirus and Beyond

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Apr 29, 2020

With COVID-19 continuing to wreak havoc on company operations nationwide, we need business resilience now more than ever. So what is business resilience, why does it matter, and how do you get it? Read on to find out.

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How to Improve Business: Achieving Better Results in 2020

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Jan 07, 2020

Another year, another chance to grow your small business. So, do you want to know how to improve business? Unfortunately, there’s no magic formula for achieving better business results. You can, however, set yourself up for success now and throughout the year.

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4 Ways to Attract and Retain Top Sales Talent

Matt Shealy | Dec 13, 2019

The famous saying, “Always Be Closing,” only rings true when you have the best salespeople on your team to get the job done.

  • Employee Management
  • Performance
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What Is an Employee Performance Improvement Plan?

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Aug 09, 2019

Is one of your workers going down the rabbit hole of idleness? If so, you may consider putting them on an employee performance improvement plan (PIP).

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  • Productivity
  • Small Business
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7 Staying Healthy at Work Tips

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Apr 19, 2019

If you work 40 hours per week, you spend nearly a quarter of your time in the workplace. Spending so much time in one place can make you susceptible to illness, fatigue, and poor eating habits. Do you struggle with staying healthy at work?

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How to Build a High-performing Team: 6 Steps to Springboard You to Success

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Mar 29, 2019

You’ve likely heard the saying, Nothing worth having comes easy. When it comes to developing your workforce, understand that you won’t just happen upon the perfect team. As the leader of your business and staff, you need to know how to build a high-performing team.

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7 Handling Stress at Work Tactics

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Mar 15, 2019

Handling stress at work is critical for your (and your company’s) health. Approximately 60% of workers experience stress three or more work days per week. And, 41% of small business owners cite their companies as their top stressor.

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Why Building Relationships at Work Matters (and 5 Ways to Do It)

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Feb 04, 2019

What are the key ingredients of a thriving workplace? Veteran entrepreneurs may argue that workplace efficiency depends on employee engagement and retention. And if you want to boost engagement and retention, focus on building relationships at work.

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How to Build Your Small Business’s Website Authority in 90 Days

Josh Elkin | Aug 24, 2018

Without question, website authority is pivotal in getting your website noticed. Having website authority means you’re not only a reputable business, but your site provides thorough information for potential clients, you are trusted by industry experts, and most importantly—are trusted by popular search engines. When you’re a small business just beginning your online presence, 90 […]

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