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3 Ways Your HR Data Can Induce an Audit

A human resource audit, at its core, is ultimately a good thing—even though it may not seem that way in the moment. An HR audit is designed to help you properly identify whether or not your department’s practice areas are adequate, effective, and (most importantly) legal. Essentially, they allow you to take matters into your […]

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5 Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations at Work Like a Pro

Most business owners don’t love dealing with difficult conversations at work. But whether you’re encouraging an employee to improve their performance, asking a vendor for a payment extension, or giving bad news to a customer, having difficult conversations is bound to happen. When difficult conversations come up, you need to be ready to handle them […]

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The Price of a Bad Business Reputation

According to a 2017 consumer review survey, the majority of consumers trust online reviews. The survey has tracked consumer sentiment surrounding reviews for seven years, and the implications are just as important for massive companies as they are for micro mom-and-pop businesses. Because so many consumers are putting faith in reviews, negative reviews can have […]

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How to Write a Strategic Plan

When you start a business, you’re thinking about what is going to happen tomorrow or next week. You’re probably not thinking about what you are going to do next quarter or year. But as your business grows, you need to develop more of a future focus. You need to have goals and a plan to […]

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4 Tips for Devising an Effective Small Business Project Management Plan

In business, setting goals and working to achieve them is a constant. Business projects require different amounts of work, staff involvement, and budgets. To make sure you set goals for projects on a case-by-case basis, you can create small business project management plans. Learn about project management basics, why it’s important for small businesses, and […]

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