All in all, 2020 was a doozy of a year. The new decade brought with it a number of new workplace trends for many employers, including new sanitary needs, social distancing, and even a transition to work-from-home options. Here’s how you can use workplace trends to remain competitive.
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Got Conflict? Here’s How to Keep the Peace in a Family-run Business
A whopping 90% of businesses in the United States are family-owned or controlled. And if you fall into the 90%, you know how challenging it can be to keep the peace while running a family business. From minor disputes to full-on squabbles, the last thing you want to do is ignore family problems if they […]
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5 Problems That Cause Unnecessary Workplace Drama
Conflict in the workplace costs employers roughly $359 billion in paid hours each year. Yes, you read that right—$359 billion. But, what kinds of problems are causing businesses billions of dollars per year? We’ve pinpointed the main problems that cause unnecessary workplace drama. Read on to learn what problems you should keep your eyes peeled […]
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Texting in Business: Reply “Yes” to Confirm
You’re always on the hunt for new and improved ways to streamline business processes, like marketing and customer service. The next big thing? Texting in business.
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Want Free(ish) Advertising? Consider a Word-of-mouth Marketing Strategy
Hey there, how’d you hear about us? From a friend? Family member? Social media? Great. That’s word-of-mouth marketing in action. And if you want to reap the benefits of virtually free advertising, you might consider putting together a word-of-mouth marketing strategy.
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Need a Good Read and a Break from the Screen? Step Into Second Time Books
For the January spotlight, we spoke with Brandon Hartman, owner of Second Time Books.
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Running Out of Steam? Here are 6 Tips for Keeping the Momentum in Your Business
When you think about the word “momentum,” you may have flashbacks about your days in science or physics class. Momentum is often defined as mass in motion. But, momentum doesn’t just belong in science. It also has a place in business.
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The Big Money Question: What Do Customers Want?
Why do customers choose your competitors instead of you? It could be because you’re not giving them what they want. So, what do customers want?
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Toaster Party Gives Children a Safe Way to Experiment With Technology
For the December small business spotlight, we spoke with John Feghali, co-founder of Toaster Party Inc.
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9 Entrepreneur Habits Holding You Back from Business Success
New Year’s resolutions are all about cutting out bad habits. Making yourself healthier. Pushing yourself. Bettering yourself. Making yourself happier. But why reserve these types of resolutions for January 1? Why not identify bad habits and cut them out whenever you can?
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