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Post Covid–the New Landscape of Small Business
The start of the new decade has been disruptive, to say the least. Between Australia’s devastating bushfires and COVID-19, small businesses have been hit hard by unavoidable economic conditions. But by the same token, for…
Embracing the New Normal: How Disruptions Can Lead to Innovation
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….