Get the Most from People: Don’t Make Them Major in the Minors
“I like to bang my head against the wall because it feels so good when I stop!” A friend’s mom used to say that (along with a lot of other colorful adages) and I used to think that it was just a warning against doing things that frustrate you, but now I think the way…
Read MoreOwners Should Utilize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
With the utilization rate of less than five percent, business owners are leaving a ton of money unclaimed for this tax credit. What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? WOTC is a Federal tax credit available to employers who hire and retain veterans and individuals from other target groups with significant barriers to employment. Employers claim…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Credit Score Before Making Important Investments
Being a successful and responsible adult involves taking important decisions like the place where we desire to live, to consider a retirement fund or even an extra income out of Forex Trading. However, prior deciding for any of these viable ways to invest our money we should consider what do banking entities and businesses, in…
Read MoreYour Employees Are Busy, But Are They Productive?
I was a member of a business incubator while I was living in Northern California. The executive director had a Ph.D. in physics and is a very smart, but also fairly disorganized man. He seemed to work hard, but nothing ever seemed to change. He was let go during a restructuring. While I attended one…
Read MoreHow to Expand Your Brand: Don’t Do These 4 Things
“Those who do not remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” We’ve seen and heard this saying countless times in our history books, and rightfully so. Entrepreneurs have long been doing business. Some have succeeded in the process, while quite a few have failed. Why do startup businesses fail? Surprisingly, there are failures because…
Read MoreSwitching Payroll Providers: A 5-Step Checklist
Any kind of change can feel overwhelming and switching payroll providers is no exception. Getting it wrong can also result in an administrative nightmare or worse—which is why you should follow these steps to cover all your bases as you make the switch. Step 1: Notify Your Current Provider Most companies require a 30-day notice.…
Read MoreHow Securing Your Website Could Result in a Ranking Boost
In the past SSL certificates were used mainly by large e-commerce organizations who conduct thousands of online sales every day. However SSL certificates are now being used by businesses of all sizes to keep their customers data safe and indicate an increased level of trust. More than 43% of small businesses targeted by hackers The…
Read More8 Keys to Positive Media Attention for Your Startup
Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early. Most entrepreneurs I know admit…
Read More7 Psychological Ways to Improve Productivity in the Workplace
Productivity is key to a healthy company. From using a standing desk to trying the Pomodoro Technique, the ongoing search for ways to increase productivity in the workplace never ends. The problem is, people react differently to the same techniques. Instead of treating everyone as if they think the same, try considering the following, easily…
Read More6 Innovative and Creative Ways to Network
Networking, can be one of the most exciting, and fruitful ways to grow your business! Additionally, it is a necessity and easier than ever before, in this day and age. Below are a few great ways to get your network the boost it needs. Go hiking or engage in some physical activity There has been…
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