Franchising When You’re a Mom
Mother may as well be a job title. Think about it: moms are basically entrepreneurs. You manage the household, often including everything from finances to every family member’s schedule, not to mention, making sure everyone is happy and healthy, too. Sometimes, on top of all of that, you have to also balance time between home…
Read MoreHow to Spy on Your Competitors with Google My Business
In an effort to encourage more businesses to use the posts feature of Google My Business, Google has introduced a “Businesses like yours are posting!” section in the GMB dashboard. Updated regularly it gives a carousel of latest posts from nearby businesses in the same or similar industry. It tells you the name of the…
Read MoreHow Your HR Department Handles Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers’ compensation claims are more vital towards the contemporary economy than ever before, with many businesses of all shapes and sizes seeing a notable increase in the amount of claims they have to handle. Despite the fact that effectively managing workers’ comp claims is a fundamental aspect of business success, many entrepreneurs and business managers…
Read MoreHow to Make Killer Social Media Posts for Your Business
Social media isn’t merely a fad anymore, it’s an essential facet of contemporary life that no business can afford to ignore if it hopes to remain successful in the market. Still, many aspiring entrepreneurs and intrepid managers have a loose grasp of social media at best, and aren’t comfortable making important post on popular platforms.…
Read More10 Features to Look for in a Cloud-Based Communications System
Is your business considering a switch to cloud-based communications? There are many cloud-based hosts available, but they may be very dissimilar in terms of features and benefits. Here are a few of the top features that you should be looking for when comparing different cloud-based systems after you’ve outlined the needs of your business. 1. Hosted…
Read More5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Company’s Finances for the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, initial visions of sugar plums dancing in your head have likely made way for long shopping lists and travel plans, and I bet your wallet’s already feeling it. Trees, decorations, presents, food, parties—it can all add up. But what about your small business’s finances? In the midst of…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know When Marketing to Rural Americans
If your business or nonprofit markets its products or services (or fundraises) to Americans living in rural areas, you’ve got to read this for new research findings! Did you know that almost 60% of rural adults believe that access to high-speed internet is a problem in their areas? Ouch! And, their socio-economic status doesn’t matter.…
Read MoreWant to Fully Engage Employees? Use These Proven Strategies
The obvious purpose of strategic planning is to decide what you want to become. The not so obvious purpose is engaging the hearts and minds of every person in the organization to engage in the journey to get there. So what is it that engages us? We know that people have a deep desire to…
Read MoreThis One Skill Will Transform Your Life
Some people seem to have it and others don’t. It is a skill and a science that can change your life. It requires an awareness about yourself. And others. It is an expertise that is essential for engaging and connected communication. Excelling at it will attract people to you. They will want to hang out with you. Seek…
Read MoreHow to Keep a Good BBB Rating (and Why It Matters)
The Better Business Bureau is the go-to resource for verifying a business’s credibility. They receive complaints about accredited businesses from consumers, and a business’s ability and willingness to respond to those complaints is factored greatly an accompanying score. That’s called a BBB Rating. Therefore, just joining the BBB’s roster of recognized businesses isn’t enough to…
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