Some people believe that the younger you are when starting a business, the more likely you are to see success. Others may sway the other way and believe that the older and wiser you are when starting a business, the better. Regardless of how old you are when you become an entrepreneur, starting a business […]
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Business Texting for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Complete Guide
June 10, 2024Texting is a powerful tool that small and medium-sized businesses can use to communicate efficiently with their customers, clients, partners, and employees. Its direct and immediate nature sets it apart from other communication channels.
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Building a Healthy Workplace: Implementing Effective Mental Health Initiatives
May 23, 2024Many adults experience some type of mental illness, such as anxiety and depression. And 33% of people feel extreme stress, and 77% say stress impacts their physical health. Some companies implement mental health initiatives in the workplace (e.g., wellness programs) to decrease stress and increase engagement.
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Small Business Incubators: Growth and Innovation for Your Startup
May 14, 2024Want to start a small business but worried you don’t know enough about the entrepreneurial journey? Or, did you recently start a new venture and feel … stuck? You might be interested in a small business incubator. Small business incubators provide tools, resources, and support for startups.
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How to Identify and Handle Customer Pain Points
April 12, 2024Understanding the needs of your customers is essential for business success. Anyone can catch a customer’s eye with flashy marketing, but it takes dedication and quality of service to keep people coming back.
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Small Business Digital Transformation: Definition and Examples
April 10, 2024As a small business owner, you have to do more with less. You likely have fewer resources, fewer employees, and a lower budget than large corporations or the unicorns in Silicon Valley. Doing more with less is tricky (29% of business owners say it’s their #1 challenge), but it’s getting easier—thanks to small business digital […]
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How to Build an Engaging HR Communication Strategy for Small Business Employee Retention
April 8, 2024HR communications are often overlooked when compared to marketing messages and ad campaigns. Misdirected marketing loses your customers. Poor internal communications lead to disengaged employees and higher turnover.
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What HR Professionals Need to Know About Benefits Administration
December 13, 2023For HR professionals, benefits administration is becoming more and more important to consider.
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Unlocking History at the Gettysburg Mercantile Museum
October 31, 2023John Buchheister owns the Gettysburg Mercantile Museum, a unique 1800s general store guided tour located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Mastering the Art of Social Commerce for Your Startup
August 11, 2023Social media has become an integral part of our lives. It has transformed how we communicate, share experiences, and make purchasing decisions.
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