The Personal Touch Management Style

The Personal Touch Management Style

In this era of business, the needs of the consumer, and your team members, are rapidly changing. To get the most out of your employees, you need to ensure they feel connected to the performance and success of the business. Here are some ways to break down the barriers...
Car Shopping Headaches

Car Shopping Headaches

Unless you’re a car enthusiast, you probably don’t want to spend a lot of free time car shopping, especially as a business owner. As the saying goes, “time is money,” and for entrepreneurs that truly is the case. If you’re not trying to relax, you’re working towards...
Top Enterprise Tech Companies To Know Of

Top Enterprise Tech Companies To Know Of

As technology continues to improve, it’s important to keep an eye on the new tools you can utilize to streamline the way you do business. Even if you don’t need these services right now, having an idea of what these tools are can decrease the headache you face when...
Common Financial Pitfalls That Startups Fall Into

Common Financial Pitfalls That Startups Fall Into

When you’re first scaling your business, the finances involved can be overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips for navigating the finances of your small business or startup. Don’t Trust Your Gut — Really Trusting your gut is a huge thing for entrepreneurs. And while...
Hiring Via Social Media

Hiring Via Social Media

Finding quality employees can be frustrating at times, and social media can make the whole process even more confusing. Running a small business is already very stressful. By using these strategies in your hiring process, you can eliminate another potential source of...
Does Your Age Matter When Starting Your Business?

Does Your Age Matter When Starting Your Business?

In business, timing is everything. Successful business owners are constantly thinking about the right time to launch products or focus on specific types of advertising. And while timing influences a lot of things in business, age is a surprisingly null factor. While...
Emerging Marketing Channels

Emerging Marketing Channels

You really have to be creative about communicating your message to your audience. It’s important to make the most out of any method you invest in. Here is a quick breakdown of the top two channels other marketers are diving into. YouTube YouTube is one of the top...
Is SEO Worth the Hassle?

Is SEO Worth the Hassle?

Search engine optimization (SEO) is both hard to conceptualize and hard to keep up with. Making those most of it can be an uphill battle. A lot of people have a basic understanding of what it is, but haven’t had the chance to fully understand what it stands for. With...
What to Look For in a Legal App

What to Look For in a Legal App

Navigating the legal aspects of starting a new business can indeed be a perplexing and overwhelming experience. As an entrepreneur, you may find yourself grappling with a myriad of questions: How do you officially register your business? Why is it essential to have...
Make Hiring Count

Make Hiring Count

When on the search for employees, the amount of time and money you put into an individual can really add up, so you need to make it count. Unfortunately, it really is a candidate’s market right now, so you need to be aware of the current employment trends that...
What Business Trends Will Last

What Business Trends Will Last

The economy is always a point of contention, especially leading up to a political race. But one thing seemingly everyone, regardless of political leanings, seems to agree on is that small business and the entrepreneurial spirit are the backbone of our economy. So it’s...
Small Business Payroll

Small Business Payroll

In years past, many small businesses had very simple systems for managing their payroll, including paper records or simple excel spreadsheets. But technology has changed drastically in the years since the internet, and modern small businesses have many tools available...
Is Holiday Marketing Worth the Time?

Is Holiday Marketing Worth the Time?

Critics of holiday marketing often ask, “How can you really raise sales in the span of 30 days?” And while it may seem unrealistic, there is definitely a reason companies big and small boost their marketing budget to target a specific holiday or season. If you want to...
Drive Productivity With Company Picnics

Drive Productivity With Company Picnics

Are you tired of watching employees stare longingly out at the amazing weather this summer season? The distraction of the outdoors can diminish productivity. For a small business or a budding start-up, every dollar counts. Hosting a company picnic is a perfect...
Is Working From Home More Productive?

Is Working From Home More Productive?

If you work in an office, there’s a good chance you’ve daydreamed about what it might be like to do your job from home. Those fantasies might including curling up with your laptop while still wearing your pajamas, cuddling with your dog when you take a business call,...
Lifestyle Business vs. Growth-Minded Business

Lifestyle Business vs. Growth-Minded Business

Generally speaking, businesses can be placed into two categories; lifestyle businesses or growth-minded businesses. Both styles have pros and cons, and it can be challenging to decide which is right for you. Lifestyle Business This type of business is created to...
Being Productive Without the Net

Being Productive Without the Net

Most of America depends on the internet for work, staying in touch with distant relatives, or working on school projects. So when the internet suddenly stops working, it sends people into a justified panic. Such an outage can cause work to come to a grinding halt....
Dealing With the Confusion of Running a Business

Dealing With the Confusion of Running a Business

It’s not easy to traverse the wild terrain of the business world alone. There is a lot of knowledge that you simply don’t have yet. Fortunately, you don’t have to sit around and wait to learn from trial and error. There are plenty of business consultation services...
Preventing High Turnover Rates

Preventing High Turnover Rates

Hiring is one of the most crucial and tricky parts of any successful business venture. That’s why, ideally, it should be avoided as much as possible! Employee turnover is a huge strain on your business, so finding ways to increase employee retention is crucial. With...