How to Create a Compelling Annual Report
An annual report is a compilation of a company’s financial reports for the year ended. The report is a requirement for any public corporation listed with the Securities Exchange Commission. Other than that, all stakeholders need to see the annual reports to determine the performance of the said company. What is Included in an Annual…
Read MoreLove the Franchise Model, Not the Product
When searching for a business to own that you are sincerely interested in, look deeper than the product. While demand for the product or service is an important piece of the successful business formula, it is not what the business owner is going to live, eat and breathe every day…it’s the franchise model of the business. How…
Read MoreDoes Google Data Studio Sample Google Analytics Data?
Google Data Studio, a free online data visualization tool, connects to a multitude of data sources including Google Analytics. If you have a very high volume of Google Analytics data, and use Data Studio for reporting and analysis, it’s possible you may experience data discrepancies between what the Google Analytics interface displays and what you see in…
Read More10 Ways a Memorable Phone Number Can Grow Your Business
In the digital era, many entrepreneurs erroneously believe that voice connection is dead. But research shows that 65% of people prefer to contact a business by phone, nearly 3x the rate of those who prefer filling in an online form. And phone calls convert to revenue at 10-15x the rate of web leads. So why…
Read MoreHack-Proof Your Small Business from Cyber Attacks Without Breaking Your Wallet
If you’re a small business, taking a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity may seem like something that can wait until your business grows. You might assume hackers won’t bother with you. Don’t they focus on big corporations, with large databases and endless resources? In fact, small businesses are the most common targets for hackers. According to…
Read MoreChanging the Questions
We know questions are critical to our success as sales people. Sadly, we ask too few, choosing instead to pitch our products and solutions, hoping the customer has some interest in considering them, though we often don’t know why. Most modern selling programs talk about the importance of questions, but too often they focus on…
Read MoreYour Core Competency and Why Not to Stray
Consider your core. It is the one skill, process or advantage you have over your competition. Then think of all the things you do to surround that core with people and assets that complete your company and allow you to release your product or perform your service. Which of your IP assets is your core?…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Social Channels for Your Online Presence
Whether you have only recently set up your business or have dragged your heels in bringing your company to the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, honing the power of social media is a logical step for your business. It could be rewarded with new custom and stronger brand loyalty. However, social media sites have…
Read MoreHow to Survive in an Open Office
The open office is now the most common office layout across the UK and the USA. So, does the open office make for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace? Or is the open office a nightmare of noise and discomfort for employees? So, does the open office increase or decrease productivity? The jury is still…
Read MorePayroll Tax vs. Income Tax: How They Work for Canadian Payroll
Payroll tax and income tax. These two short, simple words are the source of so many payroll questions (and confusion). It’s really no wonder because as laypeople, we hear or read “income tax”—we think personal income tax or possibly business income tax. Payroll taxes, on the other hand, are often an unknown and rather eye-opening…
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