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 […]
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The Importance of Gratitude and How to Show it to Your Customers
Getting a small business up and running is a pretty big feat. To do so, you probably needed help from a lot of people, including your family and friends, investors and lenders, and employees. But to keep your business afloat and continue meeting payroll, you need customers. Without customers, you wouldn’t have a business. Customer […]
Read More The Importance of Gratitude and How to Show it to Your CustomersWhat You Need to Know About Cyber Security Monitoring for Small Businesses
For several months this year, the world of finance, as well as the world of information technology, have been buzzing about a cyber security controversy. A major credit reporting agency was recently under a cyber attack that resulted in one of the worst leaks of personal information in history. Birth dates, social security numbers, addresses […]
Read More What You Need to Know About Cyber Security Monitoring for Small BusinessesEmployee Satisfaction vs. Employee Engagement
Employers aim to build talented and dedicated workforces. You might ask the employees on your payroll how they like working at your company. Though you want satisfied workers, happy employees aren’t necessarily productive. You need to understand employee satisfaction vs. employee engagement.
Read More Employee Satisfaction vs. Employee Engagement3 Reasons to Take on Business Debt (and 2 Reasons to Avoid It)
At some point, your small business will need more money. You’ll need more space, inventory, or equipment and there won’t be enough money in your business bank account. When you get to this point, you need to take on debt. Don’t think of business debt as bad. Learning how to get your business out of […]
Read More 3 Reasons to Take on Business Debt (and 2 Reasons to Avoid It)How to Get Started with Small Business Employee Training
You often hear that you’re “only as good as the people you hire.” There’s no doubt this phrase is true, especially when we’re talking about small businesses. But, what you don’t hear as often is that continuing training and encouraging employee development is just as important as hiring, if not more so.
Read More How to Get Started with Small Business Employee TrainingDesk 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.
Read More Desk Exercises That Can Relieve Tension and Fuel EngagementHow to Build an Effective Email List
Email marketing is undoubtedly one of the most effective ways to reach your target audience, and even though some marketers claim that it’s dead, this advertising method is very much alive and kicking. For every $1 spent, email marketing generates a $44 ROI, which makes it one of the most cost-effective marketing strategies. However, building […]
Read More How to Build an Effective Email ListWhy the Cloud is Safer for SMBs
The cloud. A little less than a decade ago this term would have only drawn eyes to the sky. Now, the “cloud” is everywhere, not unlike our puffy friends inhabiting the earth’s atmosphere. First it was our computers, then our phones and tablets, and now our cars, thermostats, and even entire cities have entered the […]
Read More Why the Cloud is Safer for SMBs4 Must-have Tips for Conducting an Interview
As a small business owner, conducting interviews is one of your responsibilities. You might be just as nervous as the people you interview. Or, you might worry that you won’t hire the right person after the interviews. Here are some tips for conducting an interview.
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