Is Your Online Reputation Scaring Potential Customers Away?
When using the Internet to find a company, a consumer is not only looking to see what services and products are offered—they are also looking at those companies’ reputations via reviews and testimonials.
Read More Does Your Personality Type Affect Your Business?
A group with different creative styles is beneficial when managed properly, since diversity in all forms brings about new ideas and innovations…
Read More Protecting Your Small Business from Cyber Crime
Cyber-crime is on the increase, and according to a recent report carried out by the Ponem Institute, the cost of data breaches to businesses in the US averages $188 per incident. The good news for small business owners is that most breaches can be protected with some simple, fairly inexpensive security precautions.
Read More 7 Tips for Entrepreneurs Who Like to Work Alone
You can’t win as an entrepreneur working alone. You need to have business relationships with team members, investors, customers, and a myriad of other support people. That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply.
Read More 4 Steps to Take Before You Hire a Subcontractor
Your favorite customer calls you and wants you to complete a job. You have a dilemma—you can’t complete it in a timely manner, but want to keep this client happy. Hiring a subcontractor may be a great solution to your problem. But before you hire Mark or any other contractor, follow these pointers.
Read More Employment Practices Liability
While many business owners take the time to protect themselves and their businesses from outside risks, these are not actually the largest risks you face. In most cases, you are far more likely to be sued by an employee than an outsider.
Read More Launching Your Personal Search for Success
Fran and Matt discussed the life and teachings of Richard Shell, a professor at the Wharton Business School, who wrote the book Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success.
Read More How can I do a background check on an individual, to see if they have a criminal record?
We assume that you are an employer seeking to do a background check on an employment applicant and we have provided information, considerations, and resources below. However, if you want to do a general criminal background check on an individual, you can use state and other online resources like the following examples…
Read MoreWould our home owners insurance cover the entire inventory for our home-based business, or do we need additional insurance?
In our experience, it is unlikely that your existing homeowner’s insurance policy covers any of your business assets or liabilities, particularly significant amounts. You would have to consult your homeowner’s insurance agent to determine if your business assets are currently covered under homeowner’s policy or if they can be covered with a form of policy Addendum or Rider.
7 Ways Small Businesses Can be Thought Leaders
You can picture your company leading the way and serving as an example for other companies—but you aren’t quite sure how to reach this level of success. You know that your company has the expertise and experience, but how can you effectively share that knowledge with professionals in your industry and your target market?
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