The options for bringing in some help for your business go far beyond hiring a full-time employee. While an employee can be a good choice in many situations, it's worth taking a
Lots of businesses claim they're easy on the environment, or socially progressive. But how do customers know your claims are true? The answer: Become a B Corporation.
It doesn't do much good to be Chicken Little, constantly convinced that financial ruin is imminent. That said, the strongest businesses do prepare for the worst.
You need cash to meet payroll, cover overhead, pay suppliers, but if you're frequently short, maybe your business needs more of something other than cash.
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Temps, VAs, Contractors and Employees: Who Should You Hire?
The options for bringing in some help for your business go far beyond hiring a full-time employee. While an employee can be a good choice in many situations, it's worth taking a
Turn Your Annual Operating Plan into a Budget
A budget is a powerful tool for your business, and you can make it even stronger by basing it off of your annual operating plan. Here's how.
5 Innovative and Inspiring Workplaces
Looking for innovative ways to keep your employees motivated and productive? Look to these five business leaders for ideas.
Making Your Web Presence Both Local and Global
Think globally, act locally. Or is it think locally, act globally? With some planning, both can be true for your online identity.
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Why Be A B Corp: Social Responsibility That's Measurable
Lots of businesses claim they're easy on the environment, or socially progressive. But how do customers know your claims are true? The answer: Become a B Corporation.
How Anticipating the Worst Can Help You Succeed
It doesn't do much good to be Chicken Little, constantly convinced that financial ruin is imminent. That said, the strongest businesses do prepare for the worst.
10 Tricks for Cutting Training Costs
It's easy to think of what a new employee costs just in terms of salary, but training can also be a significant — and reducible — expense.
5 Pitfalls of Price Promotions
You can't "make it up with volume" if your your pricing strategy is not aligned with your business strategy.
6 Considerations When Hiring a Celebrity Spokesperson
Planned carefully, a marketing campaign featuring a celebrity spokesperson can boost your profile and your sales. Planned poorly...
Recognize And Manage The 5 Stages Of Small Business Growth
From start-up through maturity, leading a small business as it passes through its growth stages requires a variety of skills and temperaments.
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Intellectual Property: 5 Problems You Should Expect
There are plenty of problems that can come up when you're dealing with your intellectual property.
Don't Hire Without a Background Check
Spend a little time and money getting to know your new hires before you hire them and save lots of time and money later.
How to Get Exercise During the Day
Exercise can help you wake up, calm down, and get focused; but it can be hard to schedule. Learn how to fit your workout into your work day.
6 Things Your Business Needs More Than Cash
You need cash to meet payroll, cover overhead, pay suppliers, but if you're frequently short, maybe your business needs more of something other than cash.
Countering: What To Consider Before An Employee Gets Another Offer
Your high value employees are valuable to your competitors, too. Here's how to develop a counter-offer plan before another firm lures them away.