Posts Tagged ‘Saving Money’
How Much Your Free WordPress Website Will Really Cost You
There are basically two options for building a WordPress website for your business. You could go with self hosting through WordPress.org for about $60 a year, or use WordPress.com for free. But before you jump at the free option, ask yourself: is it really free?
Read More Why You Should Borrow Equipment for Your Small Business
Contrary to what many entrepreneurs might think, it actually is not always the best idea to use your own money to buy pricey equipment for your company. But when your small business needs equipment—and does not have the funds available to buy it—what can you do?
Read More 5 Reasons Small Businesses Should Rely on NEC VoIP Phone Systems
Small businesses need to be able to reduce overhead while embracing new technology that supports mobility and communication if they want to gain and maintain a lead position within the marketplace.
Read More Cost-Saving and Efficiency Tips for Small Business
For a small business, budget and resources are often limited, and organizational costs can take a huge portion of capital. Many costs will be incurred during the initial stage of the business and the return on investment could take several months to almost a year, so it is best to learn a few tricks to save money by minimizing expenses.
Read More 5 Typical Business Mistakes to Avoid
I jumped into the world of entrepreneurship a few years back, and it’s certainly been an interesting ride. Don’t let anyone fool you—business ownership requires a lot of hard work. No matter what you do, you’re going to make mistakes in the beginning. However, once you get all the wrinkles ironed out, the benefits of self-employment are numerous.
Read More Salary vs. Hourly: How Are You Paying Your Employees?
What is the best way to pay the people who work for you? Should you pay them by the hour, or would putting everybody on salary be a better idea? There are benefits and drawbacks to both options.
Read More 6 Reasons Old Business Phone Systems Are Costing You a Fortune
The NEC phone systems companies install most are giving those companies a tremendous advantage over companies running older enterprise phone systems. Digital phone systems provide so many advantages that reduce costs and improve efficiency that it makes no sense to continue running a company with an outdated business phone system.
Read More How to Make Your Small Business More Efficient
In an economic climate where a small business may require a massive investment of capital in order to get off of the ground, being able to cut the costs of operations can be a major source of assistance to productivity as well as staying in the black.
Read More Is Your Unpaid Internship Program a Good Idea? 6 Legal Considerations
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate is especially high among college students and recent graduates. For those unable to find paid work, an unpaid internship might seem like a useful way to gain valuable experience, recommendations and even future job placement.
Read More 3 Apps No Small Business Owner Should Be Without
Often, cash-strapped startups look to free software to help solve their day-to-day problems. Unfortunately, not every free app is designed as well as Google Drive or Evernote. Many are rendered unusable by poor interfaces or a lack of technical support. Some apps work well, but are not designed to grow with a business.
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