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Survival Tips to Run a Successful 24/7 Business

Most people aren’t surprised when I say I work 9 to 5. “Yeah, well, so do I,” they say. But the truth is that I work more productively from the PM to the AM, and when I reveal this, most of my friends wonder why I’ve not gone over the edge yet.

Supply Chain Management for Small Business

Outsourcing is a great way to expand your small business’s reach in a global marketplace. Whether it’s through apparel supply chain management or other in-house tasks that can be a drain on resources, outsourcing is a way to simultaneously get the job done right while giving yourself the ability to focus on doing what you do best.

4 Big Tips for SMBs to Manage Payroll Like a Big Business

Payroll needs to be right—accurate, on time, compliant with the law. When SMBs act like a big company in this area, they project strength and security to their workforce.

No Small Loss if Your Big Data is Not Working

It is now a well-known fact that big data analytics can do wonders for small businesses. This new technology can help you gain useful insights from your data and make the right decisions to improve various aspects of your business. However, big data will only be beneficial if you know how to use it properly.

Identify Problems Before They Impact Your Customers

Every organization will have to deal with customer issues at one time or another since no one and nothing is perfect. These product or service problems can be caused by anything from computer malfunctions to failure by a supplier to deliver.

6 Business Functions You Can Improve with Technology

Your business may be small in size and financial resources, but there are many cost-effective technology tools you can leverage to streamline operations and reduce financial and “process” waste. Here are six essential business functions that all small businesses can optimize with a little help from technology.

Should You Outsource?

It’s the old question that entrepreneurs always ask themselves, especially in the early stages of their small businesses. Should certain tasks or items be outsourced to professionals outside the company? Is it worth it to outsource?

5 Processes Every Small Business Owner Should Automate Today

Automation is a forceful way to win the attention game and ensure that you are spending your time growing your business rather than using your time to complete repetitive tasks.

Is Big Data Saving Your Business Money?

One of the major watchwords of the last couple of years is “big data.” Experts talk about how much information a company can glean from its customers using the massive amounts of data that is collected.

Are You Properly Managing Your Core Competency?

Before you decide to move your manufacturing, software development, or call center out of town, make sure you understand the following considerations.

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