The business world has become increasingly aware of how employees feel on the job. Workplace burnout has become a prevalent issue — one that leads to many people seeking new employment. Can the way your staff feels be considered a risk management problem? In this article, we examine how burnout impacts productivity and profits, and […]
Digital Forensic Investigations: What Is It & How Much Will It Cost Your Business?
Digital forensic investigations are a new phenomenon that has come as a response to an increasingly digital world. Though many are unaware of the field and practice, it can be incredibly useful to individuals who are victims of cybercrime and other crimes linked to digital devices. The field of digital forensics can also be extremely […]
Surviving Inflation & Supply Chain Challenges: 3 Small Biz Resources
Life hasn’t been easy for small business owners since the start of the pandemic. Regulations have changed, customers have been more selective with their expenditures, and supply chain issues have made it difficult to stock certain items. The new inflation situation isn’t making things any easier. Fortunately, there are still ways small businesses can survive […]
Keep Employees Engaged with Proven Well-Being Initiatives
Well-being initiatives are designed to create a work environment that caters to your staff’s physical and emotional needs. It’s an important element of prioritizing employee health in the workplace, and, when done right, it can also reduce turnover and boost productivity. Defining Well-being Well-being initiatives can refer to your staff’s physical, mental, and emotional health. […]
8 Top Business Analyst Skills You Need to Succeed
Business analysts help companies make decisions and improve the way that they use their existing assets. It’s a tall order to fill. To get this job done, they rely on a refined set of skills that impact not just their knowledge, but also the way they interact with people. Below, we look at skills any […]
4 Ways to Ensure an Inclusive Work Environment
Inclusion is one of today’s hottest business buzzwords. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are front and center for many major corporations. Inclusion has become a measuring stick by which companies are assessed by their stakeholders and customers. Incorporating some kind of diversity policy is quickly becoming a must-have PR insurance policy, and failure to […]
Understanding How Donations & Charitable Giving Reduce Business Taxes
Charitable donations can have life-saving results for people all over the planet. They can also give you a break on your business taxes—sometimes a big one if you know how to file them properly. Business taxes are always difficult, but only more so as the nation heads towards a recession. Small business owners everywhere can […]
Here’s How to Anticipate a Recession as a Small Business Owner
Many experts anticipate that a recession will be coming in the next several years. This is a problem for everyone of course, but it is particularly difficult for small businesses. Business owners who are doing well during regular times may find that their cash flow cannot adapt adequately to the pressures of a recession. While […]
Why the Midwest is a Great Place to Start a Business
The U.S. Midwest is underrated. Flyover country, as it is sometimes called, contains many of the resources found on the coast. Midwestern cities are ripe with connection opportunities and are generally significantly more affordable and accessible than their coastal equivalents. Midwestern towns, on the other hand, are usually extremely affordable and filled with opportunities for […]
Leveling Up with An MBA for Non-business Majors
Scenario: You graduated college with a degree in English. You’re creative. So creative, in fact, that you started your own business. Great, right? Except there’s a small problem: Your capstone course on Chaucer didn’t exactly prepare you to manage payroll or handle the finances of a small business. The solution? Getting your MBA. Though commonly […]
