A good sales team is one that is persuasive, effective, and above all, efficient. Having the soft skills to close a deal is paramount. But, it’s also important that a salesperson has the tools to prioritize, nurture, and in some cases, move on from as many leads as possible. That’s where automation comes in. In […]
Insurance Policies That Can Protect Against Payroll Mistakes
Running any business is rewarding, but it also comes with risks. No matter how prepared you think you are, there will always be challenging instances. And you need to make sure you’re well-protected. From financial protection to preserving your brand and reputation, business insurance can help shield you from a business disaster. Insurance is crucial in any […]
Feeling Paranoid? Keep Your Information on Lock This Year
Woohoo! It’s payday! You’ve worked tirelessly these past two weeks, so the much-anticipated “ping” of your hard-earned cash hitting your bank account couldn’t come soon enough. But… the direct deposit never comes. You rack your brain—and your email—for any logical explanation, but come up short. And then you see it. An email from who you thought was […]
6 Ways to Promote Transparency in a Startup (and Why You Should)
Transparency in the workplace is both a mantra and a model. While it’s true that transparency has become a bit of a buzzword, when actually put into practice it can have a real impact on your business’s bottom line. Namely better communication, ideation, engagement, and loyalty. We’re talking about real transparency here—not just being open […]
How You Hire Affects the Bottom Line: Better Hiring from Start to Finish
If you’re a growing small business, chances are you’ll have to hire an employee at some point. No matter what job they’ll be hired for, as an employer, you have to be prepared with a game plan to find and secure the best talent in the most efficient way. After all, hiring can be more […]
3 Payroll Nightmares You Might Have
Vampire Digit might not be too scary, but you know what is? Making payroll mistakes. *gasp* Payroll is a necessary and recurring task for all businesses with employees. So making mistakes can be detrimental for a lot of reasons: Taxes. You can get loads of fees piled on if you report your payroll taxes incorrectly. Even though […]
How the Best Tech Companies Implement Employee Empowerment
“Empowering” employees sounds like a phony recruitment tactic. How is a business supposed to make employees feel inspired? It doesn’t seem very realistic. But at its core, employee empowerment is simply the practice of giving employees the autonomy to make decisions on matters related to their work. The concept stems from the notion that when authority and […]
7 Apps for Managing and Growing Your Small Business
Businesses today come in all shapes and sizes… Some are brick-and-mortar organizations, with everyone working in-house. Others employ remote workers from all over the world. But regardless of how your business operates, it’s imperative that you communicate clearly… manage workers, projects, and routine tasks effectively… and keep everything organized and running smoothly. For that, you need […]
How to Deal with Late-Paying Clients
No matter what industry your business is in, you’re bound to come across a client who’s thrilled with your work, but never pays an invoice on time. Not only does a late payment put strain on your business, it creates friction between you and your customers. You want your customers to have a pleasant experience and don’t […]
7 Tips for Creating a Smart Organizational Change Management Plan
One of life’s only guarantees is change—even at work. In the office, though, change can be especially disruptive. It’s up to an organization’s leadership to make adjustments easy for employees. And that’s where organizational change management (OCM) comes in. Keep reading to learn what OCM is, what it isn’t, and 7 tips for implementing it […]
