If you have a small business and work as a hairdresser, mechanic or restauranteur, the idea of creating a blog may be unfamiliar and scary. Although your specialty may not be in this area and you are not a natural born writer, you can take steps to add content to your website once you realize […]
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Now is a great time to assess your process and look for improvement. You can save a lot of money and time by establishing more effective communication policies for your employees. Here are five of our favorite ways to improve your company-wide communication policies this year. Prepare for Connecting with the Incoming Generations Younger generations
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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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Logos are a bit like a gallon of milk: They have a shelf life. The thing is, it’s not as easy to identify when your logo has gone sour, so to speak, as it is with the dairy in the fridge. But savvy companies know that keeping their logos fresh contributes to a better brand
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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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In order for your to have a successful business, you need to be growing and innovating. However, it is impossible to grow without sales from new customers. Consider if these three reasons can be preventing you from attracting new customers through the doors (or on the site) of your business and what you can do
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Running your own business can keep you pretty busy. From payroll and staff to marketing and PR, you’ll sometimes feel like you’re spinning plates. Thankfully, thanks to digital transformation, it’s become easier for business owners to automate tasks and save valuable time thanks to clever tools. Whether you are running a small operation, or have
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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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Business owners are always trying to maximize profits and save wherever they can to ensure success. Here are some of our favorite creative ways to save some cash: Website: Build your own website. Many small businesses spend a ton on having a website built and maintained. Guess what? You can do it yourself using website
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