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

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.

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

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 […]

Your small business can use AI to make customers happier.

3 Ways AI Can Improve Your Customer Experience

Technological advances in the way we do business continue to progress rapidly. The area of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting domains that is seeing significant growth, generating a ton of buzz in the business community as a result. A large number of companies, especially in the world of IT, are either […]

Learn how to take your small business customer service online.

How to Have Superior Small Business Customer Service in the Digital Age

Most everything is online today. All information is just fingertips away. Your customers are online, so your business needs to be online, too. They will look for your business information online. They want to find your products and services, your location, and your hours. And when your customers need help or have a complaint, they’ll […]

5 Freelancers Who Will Save You Time and Money

Are you a business owner who is seeing more and more responsibilities pile up? To create a flourishing business, it’s imperative to understand how to spend your time efficiently. Successful entrepreneurs develop a system for managing their time so they can focus on growing their small business. As a small business owner, it’s easy to […]

Desk Exercises That Can Relieve Tension and Fuel Engagement

For many workers, most of a standard eight-hour workday is devoted to sitting at a desk. Sitting for extended periods of time can lead to low employee engagement, productivity, and morale. If you or your employees need a boost throughout the day, try these desk exercises.

How to Improve Interdepartmental Communication

If your business has multiple departments or even just employees who do vastly different tasks, you must be aware of interdepartmental communication. Even at small businesses, where it’s easier to communicate with co-workers, there are ways to improve communication between departments.

Low Cost Employee Benefits You Should Start Considering

As a small business owner, everything you do is on a budget. You might be trying to save money every chance you get and rid your business of unnecessary expenses. Some employers like to cut corners when it comes to employee expenses. But, without happy and motivated employees, you won’t have a successful company. Low […]

Improve and Grow Your Business Writing Skills With These 8 Tips

Your business writing skills are more important now than ever before. You communicate via emails, IMs (instant messages), and texts. You’re writing all the time. To be competitive in the marketplace, your skills need to be constantly nurtured and updated.

8 Tips for Growing as a Leader in Business

As a business owner, you do a lot. It can be hard to know how to be a business leader when you have a million and one things on your plate. Managing employees, handling accounting and payroll, and finding the time to focus on revenue-generating tasks are all important, but are they enough? Putting precedence […]