Any time a group of people interact with one another on a regular basis, an individual culture forms. As such, each company has its own company culture, which can determine to a large extent the success of the organization and the satisfaction of the employees. While a culture can organically form, managers and business owners […]
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Do you feel like your company is a revolving door of employees? Is it difficult to retain top talent, and you constantly spend your time recruiting new candidates? If that is the case, you need to refresh your skills in hiring the correct people for the job from the get-go. The truth is, a
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Tax season is no reason to panic if you plan in advance. Owners of small business should take steps, whether they do their own tax preparation or use a CPA. Here’s a checklist of important preparatory actions: Bookkeeper: If you use a bookkeeper, set up a meeting, even if she doesn’t prepare tax returns. She
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Entrepreneurs bring all sorts of skill-sets to their venture, such as the ability to sell, or to organize activity, or to raise funding. Some might have a business background, but others might need to learn the ways of business while on the job. Here are 14 terms you and every entrepreneur should know, because they
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We are often asked whether now is a good time to take out a business loan. Our answer is usually, “It depends.” Let’s explain. Two sets of factors figure into the timing of a business loan – macroeconomic and microeconomic. We take a closer look below. Macroeconomic Factors In general, it’s a good idea to
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As a business owner, you spend your time thinking, acting and communicating, punctuated by too many interruptions. Maybe you’ve taken a time management course without realizing any improvement. Here are 13 tips to help you get better control on how you spend your time: Track your time: Write down on a schedule what you do
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An American College survey of business owners found that 60 percent of respondents have not met with a financial advisor, and few had developed contingency plans for future events that could affect their businesses. A financial advisor has the expertise and experience to help you maximize the effectiveness of your capital investment in your business,
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2018 should be an exciting year for small businesses, with lower taxes and a bubbling economy. This is no time to take your eye off the ball – you must continue to pay attention to your money habits if you want your business to do its best. Here are seven tips to help strengthen your
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The new year brings opportunities to make your small business more successful. There’s no better place to start than with your annual budget. It encapsulates your revenue and expense expectations in a single spreadsheet. Here are some handy tips for creating your new budget: Analyze last year’s budget: How closely did your estimates match actual
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As the days are winding down at the end of the year, it may be tempting to relax and start planning for time off during the holidays. However, business owners should know by now that there is rarely time to relax when running their business. The end of the year is actually the perfect time
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