The winter holidays are just around the corner, which means most people—consumers and businesses alike—are beginning to think about the best ways to show they care. For many, presents to loved ones are high on that list, as is participating in volunteerism and charity, but for organizations, there is one way to give that doesn’t […]
Holidays
Why Holiday Parties Are Important Even for Small Businesses
If you have a small business of fewer than ten employees, you might be tempted to give the office holiday party a miss. Surely these types of celebrations are reserved for big corporations? With all the fuss that goes into a holiday party and the need to book early, it is clear that they can […]
5 Strategies to Boost ECommerce Sales This Holiday Season
As a retailer, you must place a heightened emphasis on preparing for the holiday season—the survival of your enterprise may depend on it. Even consumers know that retailers make most of their money on the holidays—although they’re more interested in the deep discounts that arrive in November and December. Continuing its upward trend, analysts forecast […]
How to Show Team Appreciation During the Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching, and your small business needs to be ready. This is a busy time of year for almost everyone, so celebrating in the office might not be high on your priorities. However, taking time to appreciate your team is crucial; 90% of employees say that recognition positively impacts their engagement, and […]
10 Biggest Holiday Office Party Mistakes Your Business Should Avoid
As we approach this holiday season, business owners, human resources teams, and anyone brave enough to join a party-planning committee are hard at work organizing yet another office holiday party. Throwing a good holiday party means walking a fine line between letting people have fun and keeping things professional. It’s not an easy task—there are […]
5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Company’s Finances for the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, initial visions of sugar plums dancing in your head have likely made way for long shopping lists and travel plans, and I bet your wallet’s already feeling it. Trees, decorations, presents, food, parties—it can all add up. But what about your small business’s finances? In the midst of […]
Tax on Holiday Bonus
A large number of companies provide their employees with holiday bonus or end of the year bonus. In fact, a study states that about 80% of the companies do this. It always feels good when you are at the receiving end of such gifts and bonus, doesn’t it? But do not forget the tax liability […]
5 Strategies for Starting 2018 Off Right
About a year ago, I realized I wasn’t spending enough time doing the things I love: hanging out with my kids, surfing, traveling. Life started to feel lousy. I’m a founder of a fast-growing contract management software company that more than triples its revenue each year. When founding the business, I thought, “I’m going to […]
Small Businesses Run the US Economy
Small Business Saturday took place on this past Saturday, November 25, and similar to previous years, it was a banner day for the 29.6 million small businesses operating in the U.S. Originated in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday is an effort to support local economies by shining a spotlight on the small businesses that comprise […]
A Good Mobile Marketing Plan Can Have a Huge Impact on Sales This Holiday Season
Mobile marketing, which drives mobile commerce, comes into its own during the holiday season. The number of app installs and sales sees a massive spike during the months of November and December. With mobiles and tablets to use for making purchases, people no longer need to stand in line all night long and make a […]
