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Guides (26):
4 Steps to Building Your Own Business Location That Is Perfect for Your Company’s Needs
September 21, 2018
Commonly, startups and struggling businesses must make due with the professional space that they can afford on a very tight budget.
4 Ways You Can Increase Your Business’s Revenue
May 21, 2018
The point of being in business, for most entrepreneurs, is to actually make massive revenue. Nailing it in your local market is the key to staying in business.
4 Things That Companies Look for When Hiring New Employees
January 30, 2018
When you apply for a new job, you reasonably may look for positions that you are well-qualified for. These qualifications may include specific skills and experiences from previous positions that you have held.
5 Ethical Business Practices Every Owner Should Consider
January 16, 2017
Businesses, like people, come in many varieties. Some are good, some are bad, and some are more ethical than others. When you own your own business, being ethical is not a suggestion, it's a necessity.
Abuse in the Work Space: What Are Your Options?
January 09, 2017
While many people love their job, others would rather do almost anything than be abused throughout the day. Whether it is sexual harassment or verbal abuse by a boss or co-worker, the good news is that in today's world there are numerous options that can keep this from happening.
5 Start-Up Mistakes Rookie Entrepreneurs Make
December 12, 2016
Even with a great product or service, it doesn't take much for a new business to go under. According to a Forbes article, 90% of startups tend to fail. Because the odds of success are not in your favor, you must begin to make changes to your tactics today if you want to be part of the ten percent that makes it.
3 Ways To Improve Your Shipping And Packaging Processes
December 01, 2016
Many companies that ship regionally or nationally spend quite a bit of time working on logistics and order fulfillment, leaving them with really busy times and really slow times during the course of a work week.
Company Blueprint: 3 Benefits To Investing In A Franchise
November 22, 2016
Entrepreneurship provides innovative-minded individuals with the opportunity to start and run a successful business and hopefully to turn a financial profit in the process. If you have been thinking about owning your own business, you may currently be researching the options available in your market.
SEO Genius: 4 Simple Ways To Optimize Your Website For Success
November 01, 2016
A good portion of SEO is no longer a mystery to businesses. While being able to effectively rank on search engines to maximize traffic should be handled by an SEO professional, there are some basic methods you can use to help optimize your website now.
4 Sneaky Tips for the Successful Entrepreneur
October 18, 2016
Even the largest companies in the world - Walmart, Apple, Microsoft - were tiny startups in the beginning. The Windows operating system inventor, Bill Gates, famously tinkered on it in his parents’ garage after dropping out of college.
4 Ways To Deal With Employee Crime
August 24, 2016
While every company wants to establish loyalty in its employees, many employers encounter instances of crime in the workplace. Theft and fraud are the primary concerns among employee crimes, especially for companies that deal with cash, gold or gems.
Improve Your Business Meetings with These 4 Tips
May 27, 2016
In today's technology-distracted world, hosting an effective business meeting may be a challenge. There are so many interruptions that can interfere with your progress and contribute to an unsuccessful gathering. If you are planning a meeting and struggle with staying on task or keeping your audience engaged, here are four tips for improving the quality of your next meeting.
4 Finance Management Tips for Small Business Owners
May 07, 2015
Managing finances for a small business may be easy when you are the owner. This can, however, become a challenge as the business develops and you get a larger clientele. As the owner of as small business, it is important to have a clear comprehension of your business’s financial condition so as to improve your chances of acquiring success. It is therefore important for a small business owner to learn how to manage the finances properly. To help you do that, four main finance management tips have been discussed below.
Boost Your Office Communication Skills - 4 Options to Explore
March 26, 2015
Learning how to effectively communicate with coworkers can increase inter-office efficiency and decrease the number of costly errors. By helping save time, meetings can be shortened and employees can spend more of their time working rather than trying to understand what was meant by a poorly written email.
3 Small Business Legal Issues You Should Address
March 17, 2015
Small businesses have many things to be concerned about today. One of the most important concerns should be common legal issues. Small business owners are vulnerable to several legal problems. You need to be proactive in order to reduce the risk of lawsuits and other legal actions. You should address three small business legal issues right away.
5 Necessities for Your New, Small Business Location
March 05, 2015
Starting a new business is a time of excitement and trepidation. There are a multitude of details to be dealt with and you want to give yourself every opportunity to succeed, so those details can become critical. Here are some easy solutions for common problems that startups see in the early stages of their inception.
Smart Business Moves: How to Make Your Customer Service the Best Possible
January 06, 2015
Customer service can make or break your business. No matter how great your product, how beneficial the service you provide, or how outstanding your contractors are, if you have poor customer service, you will lose business. In an ideal world, every product is flawless and every job runs smoothly, but in life, nobody's perfect--including you, your business, and your customer. Great customer service is really about acknowledging the imperfection inherent in all human endeavor, and putting a system in place to deal with those imperfections along the way.
5 Best Practices for Protecting Your Business
December 19, 2014
Unfortunately, protecting your business extends much further beyond locking the door when you leave at night these days. With all the avenues that your business can be attacked from, being on the safe side of things can mean all the difference. Business owners are going to much further lengths to protect their companies from threats both offline and online. Stay out of harm's way by using these five best practices for protecting your business.
Green Business Practices - 5 Simple Things Your Business Can Change
November 12, 2014
Going green in the workplace isn’t just good for the environment. It’s good business. From changing to more energy efficient light bulbs and appliances to using recycled paper, simple changes are all it takes to make a big impact on preserving the environment. Plus, being identified as a green business opens up a variety of additional opportunities for business and client retention.
Small Business Plan - Show off Your Wares Properly for Increased Sales
October 21, 2014
Owning a small business and making it successful is one of the most common American dreams. Unfortunately, achieving this dream is no easy feat. One of the ways that you can help insure that your business succeeds in the small things is by correctly arranging and sorting your products at your storefront.
5 Simple Steps to Get Your Small Business Ahead of the Rest
September 16, 2014
With the tremendous success of many online marketing campaigns, it seems like everyone is starting a business and trying to become ‘the next big thing’ these days. You already set yourself apart a little bit if you have a physical store and not only an online presence, but there are plenty of other things you can do to stand out and really catch the eye of your consumer. Here are five tricks to getting people to pay attention your business.
In a Sea of Signs: How to Make Your Business Stand Out at Conventions
July 30, 2014
Trade shows and conventions are important events for businesses. Conventions provide businesses with an opportunity to introduce a brand, product or service to a large audience of buyers, industry experts and even journalists. Attracting attention and interested buyers to a booth can be challenging at large events. These tips will help any business to stand out at a convention.
5 Safety Regulations You Should be Aware of When Starting a Business
April 24, 2014
If you are starting a new business, it is important for you to fully understand the regulations impacting your business. Failing to consider safety regulations could have a negative impact on your ability to successfully run a business. You could be fined by the government, or you could even be sued by one of your own employees. If you are not careful, you may lose everything that you have worked so hard to accomplish for your business in a single lawsuit. Here are the top five safety regulations that you need to understand for successfully running a new business.
5 Ways to Keep Your Company Vehicles In Top Shape
October 30, 2013
The way your company's vehicles look makes a statement to your associates and customers. It's important to keep the vehicles in great shape both mechanically and aesthetically so that your vehicles make a positive statement and none of your employees have to be embarrassed by the cars they are driving.
Run Your Company More Smoothly With These 6 Nifty Tricks
October 16, 2013
Productivity, efficiency and organization are the name of the game when it comes to running a successful business. Enterprises of all sizes benefit significantly when they put together procedures that help management get employees and core systems all on the same page. Formulating a hierarchy of priorities and taking a measured approach is one of the best ways to improve efficiency.
Show Your Employees You Appreciate Them With These 4 Simple Ideas
October 11, 2013
Recruiting talented employees is the easier aspect of a manager’s job, but many find that it is much more difficult to actually retain these employees. One sure way to retain employees is to regularly express your appreciation for all that they do. By following these four simple ideas, one is sure to convey sincere appreciation to staff members. | 
