Workforce Diversity in Construction Improves Productivity and Profits
The construction business gets a bad rap for not being diverse enough. True, the sector may lag behind other industries, but construction companies are beginning to foster a more diverse and inclusive workforce—and earn the returns. The business case for diversity demonstrates that it boosts employee engagement, job satisfaction, and performance. In the 2018 report “Delivering through Diversity,” McKinsey finds that…
Read MoreBest Payroll Tools: Build a Smart HR Workflow
Looking for the best payroll tools for your small business? Or a stack of online payroll tools that work together seamlessly, so you can keep your attention where it belongs—on your growing business? In this article, you’ll learn: 4 things you need to think about when choosing your online payroll tools The 4 tasks your…
Read More5 Variables That Affect Retail Business Success
Anyone who has ever run a retail business knows that it can feel a little (or a lot) like a roller coaster. There are so many different factors that go into overall success of a retail business—and many of them aren’t directly under the business owner’s control. Still, knowing the cause of a disappointing (or…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Challenges of Payroll in the US
Unlocking the United States’ business possibilities means first coming to grips with its payroll challenges… As the world’s most important business destination, the United States is also one of its most challenging administrative territories, with 50 states (and 5 territories) forming part of a combined federal and state infrastructure. Chief among the business challenges of…
Read MoreIs Your Company or Department as Efficient as It Should Be?
There is more money lost in businesses today from inefficient processes than any other single area. Yet this is not a place where most managers feel comfortable deconstructing and rebuilding. Somewhere out there is a consultant or future employee (or even suggestions from present employees) that will provide the roadmap toward making your processes run…
Read MoreHow to Use Mobile Marketing in Your Small Business
Even while on the move, people stay connected to the web. You’d be hard pressed to see anyone who isn’t driving or with other people not on their phone, tablet or laptop. We have built such strong relationships with our mobile devices that we sometimes feel naked without them. When we don’t have our faces…
Read MoreThe Simple (and Affordable) 3-Step Plan to Secure Your Home Office
Home businesses are vulnerable. With an average of four million burglaries occurring annually, those that operate their enterprise from a domestic residence are at risk of becoming victims of theft or business asset damage. The simple matter is that, while a corporate property is likely to be secured with numerous high-tech security features, the typical…
Read MoreHow Will 5G Improve Telecommunications Across the Board?
News about the coming 5G network rollout has been buzzing for quite some time, but how different will it really be? How will it impact business telecommunications? As a business owner, it is important to understand what’s coming and be prepared for the change. What Is 5G? 5G is the designation given to the next…
Read MoreBasics of Business Structure: Choosing the Right Entity for Your Biz
So you’re starting your own business and contemplating which business structure to give it. One way to make this determination is to think about the relationship you want to have with your business partners, investors, employees, vendors and, perhaps most importantly, customers (or clients). Here are some basics to help you make that decision, depending…
Read More4 Away-Day Ideas to Help Your Team Bond Outside of Work
There’s nothing like a team-building exercise outside of work (and working hours!) to bring your colleagues together, giving everyone the opportunity to unwind and bond in a more social setting. An outing that’s relatively unconnected with work will create confidence and morale, establishing closer relationships which will then transfer to the workplace. In order for…
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