No business is perfect. All business owners alike experience failure and make mistakes at some point. But, these missteps can sink your startup before it even gets a chance to take off. To prevent your venture from hurting, you must identify and avoid sales mistakes.
In today’s digital age, having a strong social media presence is key to the success of any business, and all major social media platforms incorporate hashtags. A hashtag is a type of metadata tag, meaning when you put the hashtag symbol (#) before a word, or multiple words, it becomes a searchable link allowing content […]
No matter how driven, focused, or hard-working you are, it’s easy to lose track of time during a hectic workday. In the blink of an eye, your day or week is over. Small business owners know this feeling all too well. To be productive and use your time wisely, tweak your routine and utilize time-saving […]
If ‘Content is King,’ then his enigmatic, often-ignored brother Context is the Duke. Before delving into the potentially lucrative opportunities waiting for us in the arena of freelancing, let’s take a moment to consider why self-employment is on the rise and ‘freelancing’ has become a household word.
Despite all the hype around online marketing, 85% of consumers said they’d be more likely to buy something from a business if it had professionally printed materials like flyers.
Ah, commitment in the workplace. It’s what every business owner wants. But, how do you get it?
Businesses of all types and sizes are vulnerable to attacks from online scammers. When it comes to being scammed, no specific industry is more at risk than others.
Nearly half of American adults report feeling alone or left out, according to a recent study by Cigna. And, those feelings often crop up in the workplace. Even for employees who love their jobs, loneliness can result from an individualized workplace culture or a lack of communication.
As an employer and leader, you have the responsibility of guiding your team of employees. Workers want and expect certain leadership qualities from you. However, they may not always tell you what they need. This begs the question, What do employees want from their leaders?
Problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential for any small business owner. Oftentimes, problem-solving and decision-making go hand-in-hand. And, utilizing the right decision-making and problem-solving strategies can make or break your business. Read on to learn about the importance of problem-solving and decision-making and steps to take to find the best solution for your small business. […]
