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Remote Work: 7 Tips for Project Management

Many people have been working online due to the pandemic, bringing the practice closer to those who originally never would have thought of changing their work routine. For some, remote work has brought more freedom…

Why Your Business Needs Supply Chain Diversity

Prior to the pandemic, lean supply chains were the key to success. Everything changed when coronavirus struck first in the world’s manufacturing center of China and put many suppliers in lockdown. As early as February…

How to Make Disabled Employees Feel Confident at Work

When most of us think of a disabled person, we might think of someone who’s wheelchair-bound, or has to travel everywhere on crutches, or who’s blind or deaf. While all of these categories would certainly…

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Encourage Retention of Stay-at-Home Workforce

With more workers at home than ever before, small businesses need to focus on retention.  How can they keep their well-trained employees motivated? Hint: there may be some money involved. The Retention Problem Smart entrepreneurs…

Thinking About Diversity And Inclusion

The NY Times had a fascinating article: “Faces Of Power, 80% Are White As The Country Gets More Diverse.” There were a couple of interesting data points: Of the 25 highest value publicly traded companies…

5 Key Areas Where Business Policy Needs To Be Readdressed

For small and large business owners, the business policy is the heart and soul of their brand. Everything rests on their ability to create and implement effective policies in all areas of their business. It’s…

Workplace Health and Safety – What Are Employees Responsible For

The meaning of workplace health and safety may seem so obvious that it does not require any further explanation. However, when it involves the law, things may not as simple as they seem. In the…

Daily Habits Lead to Organizational Efficiency

Whether you lay out detailed instructions for the daily duties of your employees or you prefer to take a more free-rein approach to management, it’s extremely important that your employees develop the right habits. Here…

These 7 Graduate Programs Will Help You Become A Better Leader

As a small business owner, you may struggle to find ways to help you become a better business leader. Going to school is a big commitment, but it is one of the best ways to…

5 Ways to Get Your Small Business Active in Philanthropy

Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus/dragana991 Creative #1218067733 As part of the local business landscape, your small business provides valuable products and services, employs local individuals and supports a local economy. Philanthropic efforts give your…

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