The term “google it” has replaced the phrase “search for it” on the internet. Don’t you agree? Google is typically the place people go to when it’s time to search for something. But what about your business? Will people find it on google? Are you listed on google business, and if so do you have […]
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Chargebacks can have a substantial financial impact on your business. Whether the chargebacks are due to frivolous claims from unscrupulous consumers, or claims that are seemingly justified, the result is the same – loss of money to your company. But there are steps you can take as a business owner to cut-down on those costly
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You may be on Yelp already. You may have heard about Yelp but aren’t on there yet. Or maybe you’ve never heard of Yelp! So let’s go over a little background just in case you need to know. In 2004, Yelp was founded in an effort to help people find local businesses. In the 4thquarter
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Small businesses tend to be informal, but they should not overlook the need for periodic meetings to ensure that all departments and employees are aligned with the owner’s vision. Quarterly meetings are typically set up for several different functions, but no one wants their employees feeling like this through the monotony of the same presentation. Make sure
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Going paperless isn’t only for “tree-huggers” any more. Sure, cutting down or eliminating paper from the office is an extremely valuable contribution to the planet’s ecology, and companies that are green-certified, like IOU Financial, are doing their bit to improve the planet. However, gong paperless pays dividends in many ways that actually affect a company’s bottom
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Originally posted on Business. Only Practical.: Having a professional head-shot is extremely important for anyone in business. In this day and age, it may seem easier to simply snap a picture with your smartphone and call it good, but business people always need to think about the image they are projecting and an unprofessional picture
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Originally posted on David Cummings on Startups: With 2015 almost upon us, it’s a good time to review goals for the next year. When I talk with entrepreneurs, I enjoy asking about their big-picture goals. Too often, I’ll hear “my goal is to build a successful tech company.” Great, what does successful mean (here’s my definition of
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Ever wonder when the right time is to sell equity in your company vs. using a loan to get you to the next level? Kevin O’Leary from ABC’s Shark Tank talks about the right time and place for each. And that IOU Financial is his preferred Small Business Lender. Visit us at www.ioufinancial.com.
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As more and more businesses rely on the ability to quickly become mobile, apps that can replace a work computer in a hurry are a necessity. Thankfully, there is an abundance of them available for the device of your choosing. Here, we breakdown some of the best apps for working remotely. 1. Hotspot Shield VPN for iPhone and iPad
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Employee recruitment is expensive business, whether you’re a small business or a large corporation. When you calculate the cost of job postings, the expense of adding a new employee, and when you consider the time spent sifting through applications and resumes, interviewing, and on boarding….well, you know the old adage: time is money. Luckily for small business owners, there are ways
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