We are almost halfway through 2016, which means it’s time to review the goals you set in January for your small business. This gives you the ability to make any necessary adjustments and outline your goals for the next six months. A mid-year checkup not only gives you useful insight into your organization, it can […]
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Giving feedback can be one of the more challenging fields to navigate. It requires a sometimes intimidating level of directness, while issuing a degree of evaluation. But it is critical to development in the workplace, and more than that – employees want it. Especially corrective feedback. A 2014 assessment by Zenger/Folkman revealed that 57% of […]
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It’s no secret that happy, healthy employees are the most productive employees. Company culture has become increasingly important to America’s workforce, especially as millennials begin to make up a larger chunk of it. We don’t just want to work for paychecks anymore: employees want to work for businesses that value their wellbeing and that help […]
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When it comes to your business, you want to stay adaptable, innovative, and secure. To be truly competitive in this day and age, you need to look at workplace flexibility and off-site networking. But when you allow employees to work from anywhere, you open up potential security risks. Keeping your proprietary information protected is crucial, […]
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At some point, your small business will grow and you’ll face an exciting decision: to stay in your current space or find a bigger location. The answer may be an obvious one — if you’ve outgrown your current quarters or need a location that better represents your brand, relocating is the clear choice. Regardless of […]
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Traveling can be stressful, and traveling for work requires even greater efficiency and focus. Knowing how to make your journey as hassle-free as possible gives you more time to concentrate on the purpose of your trip — so you can keep a clear head for that big pitch meeting or marketing campaign update. Whether you’re […]
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Small businesses are using social platforms to do things like build brand recognition and promote products, but all too often they overlook the advantages of social media for customer service. Consumers who receive prompt social care are not only nearly twice as likely to recommend the brand, they also tend to spend up to 40% […]
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If you’re considering opening a new business in a rural community, you’re in luck — small towns often welcome small businesses with open arms. Despite the encouraging atmosphere and untapped market potential, though, there are some special challenges that rural small businesses face. In addition to the regular hurdles that every new business has to […]
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As social media continues to expand its reach all over the world, more brands and businesses are starting to recognize the power that prominent social network figureheads hold. Traditional advertising is no longer the immediate go-to strategy of brands wanting to connect with consumers in the digital sphere — instead, companies are partnering with well-known […]
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Whether you just launched your small business or have been running it for years, you need to stay abreast of important financial terms and understand how they affect your organization. Armed with this knowledge, you’re better prepared to make sound business decisions that ensure your company’s financial growth and stability. April is Financial Literacy Month, […]
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