The “New” Onboarding
A few months ago I was speaking with a niece who’s a school teacher. She was entering the school year with a challenge she hadn’t faced. Her school district will, through at least several months, be teaching virtually. We talked about her biggest concerns: “Last year, when we shut down classrooms in March, I had…
Read More5 Easy Ways To Move Customers From Email To Text Message Lists
Author’s Note: Moving prospects and customers from your email list to text message list has been a big question in the last few weeks. This article was first published in 2016… so we pulled it from the archive, updated it, added new content, and hope you find it useful! This past week I received a…
Read More4 Things to Know About the Self-Employment Health Insurance Deduction
If you own a small business or you’re otherwise self-employed, you have to take responsibility for yourself in many different ways. No one else is going to withhold taxes from your salary, so you have to make estimated tax payments for yourself. No company is going to put you on their group health insurance plan, so…
Read MoreHow to Find Investors for Your Small Business Dream
Starting a small business can be more than just a dream. If it is something you have considered, you probably know that coming up with the financial backing to launch a successful endeavor can be a challenge. One way to get the funds you need is through investors. Finding people willing to invest in your…
Read More5 Vital Questions Your Web Copy Must Answer to Increase Conversions
Once your site is live and your first stream of traffic trickles in (whether it’s from paid ads or organic traffic), several factors start running in the background to determine how successful your site will be. These factors are on your site but work hand-in-hand with the mind of your web visitor to elicit some…
Read MoreHave You Heard? Eyeballs Aren’t Everything.
Remember when…? Back when we were all trying to figure out the real value of traffic on the web, investors – and acquiring companies – got a bit crazy with metrics used to value acquisitions and investments. Since in most cases, there was no revenue in many of these companies, all trying to gain market share…
Read MoreKnow These 4 Tips When Creating an Employment Contract
Image Source: Pexels Contracts are important documents in the employment process for both small and larger businesses. They help your business to stay on the right side of the law while also outlining the mandates and roles of the employee at your company. To make sure your agreement is right and legally binding, here are…
Read MoreCan a Blogger Commit Libel? Your Questions Answered
Disclaimer: The information expressed in this article is the author’s own and is not intended to replace professional legal advice nor be construed as legal advice from the publisher. Libel may not be something you have considered as a blogger, but it’s important to get to grips with it as soon as possible before slipping…
Read MoreDo These 6 Things First for Your New Business
Photo by Headway on Unsplash Giving your small business a leg up is hard, but essential for success. When you are just getting started in the business world, it can seem overwhelming to juggle everything that you need to keep your business afloat. It can seem like everyone around you knows what they are doing…
Read More7 Business Grants for Women
Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the author’s opinions and recommendations alone. It may not have been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of the organizations referenced. Business grants for women are a form of funding that typically does not require repayment. Women entrepreneurs can secure grants from public or…
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