If the past decade should have made one thing clear to small business owners, it’s the fact that remote work is the future. Businesses that support remote workers tend to have lower overhead, higher productivity, and have an easier time recruiting top talent. They’re also able to tap into underrepresented parts of the labor pool, […]
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The Art of Better Conference Calls With Clients
Have you ever participated in a conference call with a client that you felt was unproductive or frustrating? It’s safe to say if you’re in business, you’ve probably had at least one of these, and you know exactly what it feels like to end that call feeling like you’ve accomplished nothing. Conference calls are a […]
Quarantine Productivity: 7 Steps to Work-at-Home Success
Switching from working in an office or at your business to working from home can be a harsh adjustment for some. Many people have found themselves doing just that in recent weeks due to the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. Do you find yourself suddenly working from home and wondering how you can stay […]
Airline Communication Amid Coronavirus – Any Lessons?
As a customer service speaker, I am a frequent traveler on multiple airlines. Over the past weeks, I have received communication from several airlines re changes in policies amid the Coronavirus spread. As a customer, I felt some were far better than others and thought it would be interesting to evaluate a few of them […]
Six Challenges Your Small Business Should Not Overlook, Especially During a Crisis
Life is hard during this unprecedented time for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Profit margins can be tight, competition can be fierce, and the decisions you make can make or break the company. But there are some challenges that it is all too common for SMEs to overlook, or not put enough weight of […]
3 New Ways to Acquire Customers for Your Property Evaluation Business
The goal of every business owner is to maximize profits using all acceptable means. If you own a property valuation business you should join the bandwagon. There are endless ways to ensure that your business is outperforming your competitors. All in all, your focus should be on attracting and retaining new customers. Those customers may […]
Need to Telecommute? Use These Tech Tools for Optimized Remote Work
Mastering the art of working remotely can come with many challenges. To begin, let’s take a look at an excerpt from Remote: Office Not Required by John Fried & David Heinemeir, the founders of Basecamp. It reads, “When the bulk of your communication happens via email and the like, it doesn’t take much for bad […]
5 Great Tips for Choosing the Best Food Suppliers for Your Business
If you’re responsible for running a restaurant, school lunch program or a corporate cafeteria, then it cannot be overstated how important it is for you to choose the right food suppliers. When choosing the best food suppliers for your business, there are many things you should consider. Ranging from pricing and accreditation to delivery schedules […]
The Basics: All You Need To Know About Running a Small Business
Owning a small business is one of the most rewarding and challenging things you can do. You’re responsible for your success and get to focus on doing things your way. Though it’s ultimately up to you, there are a few things you’ll need to do to make sure your company can be as successful as […]
Coronavirus: How is It Disrupting Your Industry?
If you’ve watched the news at all in 2020, you’re probably at least a little concerned about the coronavirus. The first case of the virus was in Wuhan, China. Since then, it’s spread to many countries, including the United States. Photo by Macau Photo Agency on Unsplash For most people, the main thing they’re concerned about is catching […]
