Ruby

JUNE 6, 2023

It’s easier than ever to outsource work to experienced freelancers and contractors who can support your small business remotely. They want flexibility and freedom of choice…so maybe your business should look for such qualities, too. Training Magazine notes that midsize companies allocate nearly $1.3

Insurance 52

Insurance Onboarding Training Small Business 52

Ruby

MARCH 23, 2022

You invest in digital advertising, focus on your website’s search engine optimization , and promote your products on social media —but still could use a little more exposure to really hit your traffic goal. From SEO to paid online advertising, digital marketing incorporates all your efforts to bring more traffic to your website.

Advertising 52

Advertising Influencing Promotion Networking 52

Ruby

OCTOBER 3, 2023

million small businesses in America. If not—but you’re thinking about it—you need a solid business plan before doing anything else. Either way, you’ve probably got a good idea of where you want your business to go. That’s what a good business plan does for you. There are 33.2 Do you own one of them?

Planning 52

Planning Customer Service Small Business Delegation 52

Ruby

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

To succeed in today’s competitive landscape, your small business has to stay lean, scrappy, and resourceful. That includes finding free resources whenever possible, especially when it comes to one of your most important customer acquisition channels—your business phone! How does it work?

Small Business 52

Small Business Advertising Communication Flexibility 52

Ruby

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Smart businesses overcome these limitations by taking advantage of live virtual receptionist services. They’re trained, professional human beings available on-demand to represent you and your business over the phone. That doesn’t include benefit packages, training costs, or potential severance.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Advertising Onboarding Purchasing 52

Ruby

JULY 18, 2023

Then there are marketing and advertising costs…oh, and don’t forget paralegal and receptionist salaries! Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral. No training required. A line of credit might be a better bet. Thanks Ruby and I look forward to a long relationship!”

Legal 52

Legal Purchasing Software Advertising 52

Ruby

JULY 8, 2019

Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE can put you in touch with mentors and other business owners, and provide you with the education, informational materials, and training (virtual and in-person) you need to succeed. But no matter how isolated or overwhelmed you may feel, you’re never alone. Both the U.S.

Bookkeeping 40

Bookkeeping Advertising Customer Service Networking 40

Launch Work Places

JANUARY 28, 2025

Small businesses and teams that need access to meeting rooms. young solopreneurs or established small businesses. Consider your costs carefully: HR costs: staff salaries, training, benefits. Incentivize Word-of-Mouth People trust recommendations from their network more than any advertisement.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Supplies Office Lease Networking 52

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 19, 2021

I work for a small business in a very small office — just me, my boss, and one coworker with the same job as me. Even if they don’t advertise on external sites, you might be able to achieve the same thing with the right combination of words in a Google alert. So what should I do?

Salary 47

Salary Interviewing Advertising Leadership 47

Ask a Manager

APRIL 29, 2021

A reader writes: I work as a project manager at a small business (~25 employees) and have been in this role for more than six years. About 18 months ago, we were looking for a new administrative assistant for the business. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question.

Administrative Assistance 23

Administrative Assistance Advertising Computer Consulting 23

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I’ve worked for a very small business (only three employees) for a little over a year. If the business is so small that this means that the owner needs to cover for people who are out, well, then the owner needs to cover for people who are out. That’s part of the deal in running a small business.

Legal 20

Legal Supervising Small Business Advertising 20

Success

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Have you noticed that many companies that focus on customer service in their advertising fall short in practice? From turning complaints into positive reviews to employee hiring and training, this book will assist you in creating a company with customer service as its foundation. In fact, you can build a boutique experience.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Mailing Advertising Sales 98

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In the hopes of healing her own life, she sought training in coaching, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness, and her goal became to teach others how to balance a thriving career, body and mind. With his StreetLevel Leadership website and mindset training, Davis has been able to mold professionals. Elena Cardone. Anaida Deti.

Real Estate 124

Real Estate Coaching Mentoring Sales 124

Ruby

JULY 10, 2020

An action as simple as finding a plumber to fix a leaky sink can bring someone into contact with multiple channels, opinions, advertisers, and behind-the-scenes systems. Customers expect better, more personalized service within minutes of reaching out to a business. All customer service team members are fully trained.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Advertising Training Technology 52

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

They are trained for individual client companies (you) to do a particular work. Leasing is particularly beneficial for small businesses that don't have much workforce in their HR department. In plain English, employee leasing is the lending of a worker for a specific time frame. Saves Hiring Costs.

Controlling 52

Controlling Manufacturing Advertising Construction 52

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

In several trainings I’ve attended, the trainer (and my boss, in some cases) discusses various productivity/digital organization frameworks, many of which Say that digital to do lists are more effective than paper and pencil to do lists or calendars. We have SOPs and she’s been trained, but she still does things incorrectly.

Computer 50

Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 50

Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For one day (and I have no idea why) a co-worker from a different department was covering at the jewelry counter essentially as a warm body since he was not trained in any of the services we provided other than unlocking cases and taking things out. Are small business more toxic than larger ones? Iced coffee.

Interviewing 38

Interviewing Salary Problem-Solving Sales 38

FirLyfe

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Upon completion, will your degree/training help you earn more money? Consider state-schools and technical programs that may offer lower tuition rates to complete a degree program or training compared to private schools Identify other ways to pay for higher education such as scholarships, grants, or employer-sponsored tuition.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Finance Small Business Advertising 52

BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Organizations have begun using AI tools to: Spot skills gaps and provide targeted training: AI can analyze employee data to spot where development is needed and then recommend personalized onboarding/training to address those gaps. However, there are plenty of opportunities for AI tools to shine. It’s a win-win.

Technology 162

Technology Data Entry Prioritization Government 162

Ask a Manager

MARCH 11, 2021

You don’t have to specify WHAT you’re training people to do. Then when she would discuss it she could talk about advertising, project management, creating fulfilling experiences for her clients in the arena of ‘private parties and entertainment’ as opposed to ‘sex work.’

Real Estate 31

Real Estate Advertising Bookkeeping Interviewing 31

Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Some also object to X’s use of their content to train AI , along with other concerns. With these emerging social media platforms, it’s always smart for businesses to claim their brand’s username and establish a digital presence on the platform.

Networking 105

Networking Consulting Problem-Solving Advertising 105

Work Life

MARCH 18, 2025

Workplace training platform Diversio, meanwhile, is fighting back against the anti-DEI movement by helping companies around the globe benchmark inclusion across their industries. businesses are technically considered small businesses. Chamber of Commerce, 99.9% of all U.S.

Payroll 40

Payroll Bookkeeping Retail Onboarding 40