Ruby

MARCH 16, 2022

Growing a business? Few people can do it alone—and fortunately, thanks to America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network , they don’t have to. The impact of America’s SBDCs, at a glance With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, SBDCs are in every community illuminating the path forward for their clients.

Small Business 52

Small Business Networking Finance Sales 52

Success

JULY 20, 2023

Speculation of another impending recession battered the confidence of small-business owners, as indicated by monthly surveys conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business. Time and again, keeping the focus on profitability has been crucial to helping small businesses survive a recession.

Small Business 65

Small Business Banking Finance Mentoring 65

Ruby

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Enhanced scheduling capabilities Staying organized is vital for every small business on any given day. But during the busy tax season, a lack of organization causes headaches when you’re juggling higher-than-usual client volumes. So if you don’t have time to track client communications, don’t worry—because we do!

Software 102

Software Small Business Flexibility Flexibility 102

Work Life

APRIL 22, 2024

We’re trying to find the middle ground,” Sutton says, adding that they haven’t noticed any big difference in their finances since instituting the limit. We do believe that coffee shops are community builders, so we want to be mindful on both sides of the spectrum.” It’s more an effort to make both kinds of customers happy. “We

Real Estate 98

Real Estate Purchasing Onboarding Finance 98

Success

AUGUST 4, 2022

From those who lead great countries to those who lead small businesses, and everyone in between, great leaders must show courage in the face of obstacles and tough decisions. Businesses in the modern age, particularly small businesses, have to be able to change direction on short notice. They fear change.

Leadership 116

Leadership Small Business Finance Controlling 116

Ruby

JULY 18, 2023

Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral. Credit cards are a fallback for small purchases, but you don’t want to fund a business with them due to comparatively high interest rates. 3: Outsourcing client communication Don’t need (or want) a full-time receptionist just yet?

Legal 52

Legal Purchasing Software Advertising 52

Ruby

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

They’ve worked in food service, hospitality, management, finance, and more. They see the opportunity as chance to be part of something big—they’ve already expressed a lot of interest in your business model and your sales, marketing, and customer communication strategies. They even ran their own company for a few years.

Finance 52

Finance Sales Customer Service Communication 52

Insperity

APRIL 14, 2016

One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is putting one person in charge of the finances. This helps to hold employees accountable and sets the stage for open communication in regard to company expectations. Are ineffective HR practices hurting your business? Corporate leadership leads by example.

Supplies 179

Supplies Banking Legal Small Business 179

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A learning culture promotes open communication and shared learning, explains HBR. Its role is to support the company's mission and business goals while helping employees grow in their roles. A small business may not have the same resources as Google or Amazon, but it can still build a culture of continuous learning.

Learning 86

Learning Mentoring Construction Training 86

C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

You’re looking for someone with an even temperament, high intellect, excellent communication skills, a good sense of humor, and a willingness to work long hours and work well with you. How can Executive Assistants help small businesses grow? Plus, executive assistants can wear many hats to help your business function better.

Correspondence 52

Correspondence Travel Arrangements Data Entry Prioritization 52

WellSteps

AUGUST 7, 2024

However, many brokers who offer wellness put no time, effort, or finances into their programs. The company employs advanced analytics alongside technology to foster a culture of wellness across all facets of work life: recruitment, work environment, communication, and benefits. It is merely something to say that they have.

Insurance 79

Insurance Healthcare Consulting Influencing 79

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 24, 2024

List of 10 Top Talent Management Platform BambooHR : Best for small businesses looking for an intuitive, all-in-one HR solution that simplifies talent management. Some small businesses may find the pricing less accessible as they grow. Facilitates communication among hiring teams, improving decision-making.

Software 52

Software Payroll Onboarding Decision Making 52

Success

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I establish my LLC and start calling myself a small business owner of a marketing and media company. Editors and project managers don’t “owe” freelancers anything, like they do their own staff, so they might stop communicating midproject and change directions completely and without explanation. But I was one all along, right?

Creativity 52

Creativity Coaching Cleaning Delegation 52

Attendance Bot

JULY 28, 2023

The rise of remote work has led to an explosion of software tools and platforms designed to help teams collaborate, communicate, and stay productive from anywhere in the world. From project management and team communication to video conferencing and file sharing, we’ll cover the must-have tools for any remote team looking to thrive.

Software 52

Software Customer Service Project Management Sales 52

Success

MARCH 20, 2022

We polled a handful of experts, in fields ranging from food to finance, and asked them to talk about ways you can spend your hard-earned money to achieve prosperity —not just the cash-in-your-pocket kind that comes from a profitable business, but also the kind of abundance that enriches your life and feeds your soul.

Food 105

Food Problem-Solving Coaching Consulting 105

Vantage Circle

AUGUST 11, 2021

Job type (such as finance or sales). Communicate Effectively. A lack of communication is often an issue with small-business owners trying to motivate their teams. But communication is just the first step. You can implement both individual and company-wide incentives. Years of service with the company.

Sales 52

Sales Work Ethic Promotion Finance 52

SnackNation

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Improving workplace culture is a thorny issue for most business leaders. Finance, strategy, product development, operations – those are the tangible, measurable elements of their business. Chapter 5 | Foster Loyalty & Trust Through Authentic Communication. Workplace Culture Defined | Small Business Chron.

Communication 101

Communication Influencing Leadership Problem-Solving 101

Ask a Manager

JULY 7, 2020

A couple weeks into lockdown, during our company-wide weekly meeting, our owner mentioned they were working on getting a small business loan/financial assistance due to the pandemic. Maybe something else is up with the finances that explains why you’re still getting only 70% of your normal pay.

Salary 35

Salary Finance Small Business Communication 35

Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A reader writes: I am a small business owner, managing a team of three people in addition to performing my primary job. I’m normally running between clients and have to keep most of my communications very streamlined. I can’t be the person you vent to about your personal life, finances, or even your job.

Problem-Solving 28

Problem-Solving Finance Coaching Communication 28

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

As a leader, you must hear their experiences and engage in internal communication about race and injustice. Be thoughtful with your Finances and Budget. Support small businesses run by people of color or racial minorities. Give your money back to the people living in the community.

Finance 52

Finance Construction Mentoring Small Business 52

Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A reader writes: I work for a small business with a home office on contract. The owner’s wife (who has a full-time job so we never see her) manages the finances; I’ll call her Jane. She’s being rude and insulting, involving me in your personal finances, and making it hard for me to do my job. Both of you.”

Finance 34

Finance Purchasing Home Office Small Business 34

Ask a Manager

MAY 10, 2020

It’s for work communications, not political agendas, and I doubt we want the list to be flooded with political debates.” A colleague and I are having a debate about the ethics of starting a business that would be a direct competitor of a former employer. Just something short like, “Thank you for providing this information.

Catering 30

Catering Mailing Finance Communication 30

Ask a Manager

JUNE 12, 2019

I work for a small business (3-5 employees) and I had known the company was having some financial trouble for some time. I was offered a small raise to stay on, to compensate for the added responsibility. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Everyone got laid off except for me.

Finance 41

Finance Insurance Small Business Salary 41

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 30, 2017

I feel that the description communicates very well what I do in this position, especially for a reader who is unfamiliar with the firm and/or industry (which is finance, for what it’s worth). My question: would it be acceptable to pull sections of the posted job description verbatim and use them in my resume?

Training 25

Training Software Finance Learning 25

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 12, 2018

She invests all of her time in the company’s finances, and I often find myself at an impasse over my own responsibilities. If you don’t talk frequently, it’s fine to do this in email or Slack or however you most often communicate.). Our nonprofit has a small budget ($15k) to use for employee wellness initiatives.

Salary 20

Salary Administrative Staff Correspondence Consulting 20

Ask a Manager

MARCH 26, 2018

But we are drowning without any direction or clear communication from him. Plus, this may end up affecting you if it affects the organization’s finances over time.). I work for a family member (my uncle) at his small business. What can I do? What can we do for him? Can I take back an introduction?

Salary 23

Salary Delegation Banking Finance 23

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2024

Recruitment and Onboarding: Applicant Tracking System (ATS) : Streamlines recruitment by managing job postings, candidate applications, and communication. Rippling Rippling offers a comprehensive suite of features to manage HR, IT, and finance- all under one roof, simplifying and centralizing operations for businesses of all sizes.

Software 64

Software Payroll Onboarding Catering 64

Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Kim Carson CEO, Founder, Parallax Futures With more than 15 years of leadership experience in research, operations, strategy, finance and business development, Carson’s track record stands out for clients. Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., Karwanna D.

Influencing 95

Influencing Real Estate Coaching Mentoring 95

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

His Get Attitude podcast won a Communicator Award for Diversity & Inclusion for his 8:46 Interviews Stories of Black America. She has more than 20 years experience in business, healthcare and education with master’s degrees in Health Services Administration, Education, and Human Organizational Systems. Andrea Callanan.

Real Estate 124

Real Estate Coaching Mentoring Sales 124