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Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement
In the past year there have been numerous reports of fraud and embezzlement, mostly involving small businesses. These can be prevented by a few low cost controls.
Smart Entrepreneurs Don’t Need Disruptive Technology
It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business that builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There are many levels of innovation that go beyond copying someone else’s idea, but stop short of pushing the bleeding edge.
Are Your Employees Keyed in on Retirement?
In order to attract and keep the best talent, small business owners have to offer more than just a good salary. Of all the benefits used to lure and retain quality employees, retirement plans are among the most valuable.
Top 10 Benefits of Providing Exceptional Nonprofit Customer Service
Nonprofit customer service. What’s that? Well, the same as it is in the business world, except that most nonprofit “customers” represent stakeholders like donors, volunteers, members, and clients.
What’s Your Employment Brand?
Did you know your company has an employment brand? Whether by design or default (usually by default) every company has its own employment brand. I talk to many small business owners who tell me they have difficulty attracting and retaining the talent they need to grow their businesses.
Payments to Independent Contractors
Payments to Independent Contractors can be a very grey area within the tax law. Often times I am asked the question, “Should my employees be given a W-2 or Form 1099-MISC for there pay?”
5 Ways to Use Technology to be a Better Manager and Business Owner
Remember the days when we relied on ledger books, fax machines, and hard copy memos to conduct business? Technology has certainly changed the way we run our companies by helping us function quicker and more efficiently.
How to Manage Poor Customer Feedback
In this digital age, virtually every company receives customer feedback online. It takes just a few clicks for potential customers to find a wealth of information from your client base about your company.
Innovation Nation?
Is government good or bad for innovation? If you ask whether government is good or bad for innovation, it isn’t very difficult to argue either point.
Training Staff is the Key to Success
Training is one of those things that managers frequently cut when dollars and resources are scarce. However, I believe regular training is so necessary if employees are to remain current and effective in their job requirements.
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