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5 Reasons the Manufacturing Industry is Ready for a Boom
At first glance, the era of American manufacturing looks to have passed. However, due to many changes in the nation, across industries, and with technology, it looks like manufacturing is ready to make a comeback in the United States.
5 Tasks to Outsource
Are you like many business owners who struggle to hand over control of a task by outsourcing it? You’re not alone. Yet outsourcing tasks to others can have a powerful impact on your company’s bottom line.
Hiring the Right People
One of the critical success factors for developing a high performing work environment is hiring the right people. I believe that involves looking at 2 key areas when hiring: competence and character.
Pay Hikes, Bonuses, or Added Perks: Which Are Best for Your Business?
Think about merit increases, cost of living increases, bonuses, added time off and other perks, such as health club memberships, when you decide how to reward and motivate your employees and do what is best for your business.
6 Smart Business Moves to Grow Your Company
You have already established a company with efficient staff and under-control expenses. Now you are looking towards the next step: growing your company in size, scope, and direction.
4 Ways the ACA is Helping Small Businesses
It goes without saying that the ACA (aka Obamacare) has taken a lot of heat. Politics aside, here’s four ways Obamacare is actually helping small businesses.
Turn Angry Customers into Customer Evangelists
No matter my level of expertise in customer service, I’m amazed that there’s always something new to learn and to try. Companies are always finding new ways and coming up with new ideas to amaze their customers.
6 New Resolutions for Small Businesses
Now that we’re almost two months into 2015, you may have fallen off the path towards meeting your personal New Year’s resolution. If you own a business, there’s still more than three quarters left in the fiscal year to hit your financial goals.
4 Essentials to Look for in a Project Manager’s Portfolio
If the time has come to bring a new project manager onto your team, it is crucial to make a careful, informed decision. After all, they will have a high level of decision-making for your business, and choosing the wrong person can become costly.
How to Enjoy Your Business Dream as Well as the Work
In my experience, I have found that if entrepreneurs can sustain the inspiration, even the hard work becomes part of the fun and satisfaction, leading to success.