COVID-19 has changed the way we live, possibly forever. It’s up to us to decide what to do moving forward. When is the least ideal time to buy a car? During a pandemic, when uncertainties abound and social distancing is the norm? I would’ve said yes…before I had to do it myself. Yet when my […]
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4 Ways to Invest in Your Employees (And Why You Should!)
In a recent report, Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO of Gallup said, “The single best activity for any team leader to deliver is not employee satisfaction, but rather employee development.” The same report also found that for employees to be engaged at work, four needs must be met: Basic needs: “I have everything I need […]
5 Ways Freelancers Can Save Your Business During the Coronavirus Crisis
This spring the world turned upside down. The COVID-19 lockdown, oil price wars, Space X launch, Trump-Biden Presidency race, and… the financial crisis. Giants like Diamond Offshore Drilling, Intelsat, J.Crew, Ultra Petroleum, and Virgin Australia announced bankruptcy. And this list keeps getting longer with each passing week of quarantine. If these companies couldn’t make it […]
Four Ways to Create a Better Home Office Space
The coronavirus pandemic has forced more people than ever before to work from home. For some that might be a dream come true, but not everyone adjusts well to working remotely. People who work regularly from home might already have an established workspace, but many people during this crisis have had to improvise. Some might […]
7 Essential Tips for Managing Remote Working Teams
With the expansion of the current pandemic, business firms are going full-time remote. That may apply to your organization too, but are you ready for it? Truth is, the rise of remote work and its demand are unavoidable and you should take proper advantage of it. As the anxiety of managing your first remote team […]
Is Your Business Professional Enough?
Professionalism is the key to running a successful, long-lasting business. However, so many entrepreneurs forget to attend to the things that will help their business establish a professional footing in the field in which they operate. The good news is that if you want your business to secure a more professional image, all you need […]
3 Steps You Need to Take Before Jumping Back Into Hiring
Many leaders had to make some hard decisions in the last few months, as the economy was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with businesses opening back up, now is the perfect time to review your hiring process and get ready for the future. Here are the 3 steps you need to take now to […]
Contractor vs Employee: A Mini Guide for American Small Businesses
Employee vs. contractor — an American small business mini guide This post is about employees and contractors in the United States. For the Canadian version, click here. Table of contents/quick links Self-employment trends Determining worker employment status Request a ruling Employees vs. contractors — the “benefits” and “drawbacks” Tax benefits Can a contractor become an employee […]
How to Find Work in the Remote Economy–Think Like a Solopreneur
If you have lost your job because of COVID-19, you may feel as though there’s nothing you can do until the economy is back up and running on all cylinders. Fortunately, that’s not the case. As more companies move their business to a remote setup, they are finding that a remote workforce means a wider […]
How to Fully Embrace the Remote Working Revolution
Remote working has become increasingly popular in recent years, but it’s really come into the fore within the last few months. With many businesses unable to operate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, companies were forced to ask their staff to work from home. Fortunately, technological advancements meant that the vast majority of organizations were able […]
