5 Expectations Your Team Has for You as a Leader
Leaders help create powerful, cohesive teams that enable organizations to achieve their targets. Part of being a great leader is understanding what the members of your team expect from you. By understanding their expectations you become a better leader and help them become an even stronger team that can achieve anything. Here are 5 important expectations…
Read MoreHow Not to Spend a Loan
So you realize you now have the option to obtain financing. Your credit is good, you are on steady ground, you have collateral, and you may even have been approved for a loan. How are you going to spend it? If you are already considering applying for a loan, you likely already have plans for…
Read MoreThe Best Content Systems for First Time Bloggers
“Transforming a brand into a socially responsible leader doesn’t happen overnight by simply writing new marketing and advertising strategies. It takes effort to identify a vision that your customers will find credible and aligned with their values.” —Simon Mainwaring, award-winning branding consultant, advertising creative director, social media specialist and blogger. Effort is not enough to…
Read MoreAre You Branding Your Business Effectively Online?
The web is a big place. In order for your business to have a voice and stand-out from the rest, you need to brand it effectively online. Ultimately, the responsibility for a brand’s web presence is the business owner’s, whether or not you employ a marketing agency. How can this be done? Not by a…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Payroll Tax Deadlines
From the moment you hire your first employee, you quickly realize there’s a lot more to payroll than simply issuing a check. For example, there are federal, state and even local taxes that need to be deposited (paid) and reported. Of course, just to keep things interesting, there’s an accompanying maze of deadlines. But don’t…
Read More3 Common Pitfalls of Your Trademark Application
Protecting the name of your business is a vital step toward franchising. It also has other important business implications. Think of it as the modern-day version of staking claim to land in the wild west. By trademarking your brand, you’re defending a key asset of your business. It’s the declaration that this belongs to you,…
Read More10 Predictions for the Most Disruptive Tech Trends
Disruptive technology surpasses an existing market, where a new technology replaces the old by making the old outdated. New technologies emerge each day, challenging the existing ones, and can have important ramifications for your business. Below are some predictions for the most disruptive tech trends that can impact your business: 1. Autonomous vehicles These are…
Read More5 Steps to Increase Productivity and Initiative
Taking more initiative at work isn’t always easy, especially when you get into a groove and a comfortable schedule. However, if you’d like to work your way up the corporate ladder, or you’re already there but want more productivity, initiative is vital. It will help you stand out from the crowd and give you more…
Read MoreThe Stages of Your Business Ownership Journey
When considering business ownership, it is easy to think about the short-term effects it will have on your life. There are a great deal of changes that occur in the first year, but what about ten years down the road? Part of the research and planning process involves realistically imagining your life with the business you…
Read MoreBusiness Plan Financials: Cash vs. Accrual Bookkeeping
I hate the buzzwords and general environment related to accounting and financial terms. No wonder business owners shy away from it. “Accrual accounting” sounds like something you do with thumb screws, rack, and chains. But—damn—it matters. If you run a business, you have huge incentive to understand this stuff. And there is some good news…
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