Insperity

JANUARY 14, 2020

You can use any media you prefer, such as: A large piece of paper affixed to a board or easel A dry erase board Projection from your computer onto a blank wall or screen Collaborative platform with shared access, such as a Google document. Benefits of performing a company SWOT analysis. If you haven’t used it before, give it a try.

Prioritization 208

Prioritization Planning Technology Controlling 208

Ask a Manager

JUNE 5, 2015

I’m stuck using my own personal computer at my new job. The problem is that I’m W-2 and when I got to work the first day, there wasn’t a computer at my desk. So I decided to send him an email two days ago and ask if at some point we could discuss getting a computer for my work station. No response yet.

Computer 35

Computer Real Estate Payroll Purchasing 35

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Jill McKenna: Another thing you said that is probably one of the most exciting realizations to come out of all this for me is just for small businesses is the fact that the talent pool now opens up. So for instance, we get a lot of inquiries about outbound sales. It’s definitely going to be cheaper. So, “Hey, can you call?”

Delegation 52

Delegation Banking Training Sales 52

Ruby

JULY 7, 2020

Restaurants, lawyers, plumbers, doctors, landscapers, power tools, cars, cat food, computers, babysitters, lampshades, interior designers, travel experiences, company cultures, customer service teams… If it exists, someone out there seems to be willing to review it. Countless companies and professionals have just one or two public reviews.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Small Business Manufacturing Purchasing 52

Ruby

MARCH 23, 2022

Payment terms: Businesses hire influencers upfront, and the parties typically agree to a lump sum. No business wants to pay someone $150 every minute for every single sale they bring in—it’s easier to settle it all in advance. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before diving in: Do you like sales and marketing?

Advertising 52

Advertising Influencing Promotion Networking 52

Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 3, 2021

It’s a small business where the owner is very involved in the day to day business, so I see him regularly. I’m just an office staff member and they have never required any of us to sign them, only the sales force. Netflix on a work computer. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….

Computer 41

Computer Interviewing Logistics Catering 41

Ruby

JUNE 22, 2021

And many of us have become intimately familiar with our computers—attending everything from virtual meetings and presentations to virtual meetups, doctor’s appointments, consultations, dates, weddings, happy hours, baby showers, therapy sessions, international tours, and more. By now, most people have become accustomed to working remotely.

Problem-Solving 52

Problem-Solving Training Purchasing Computer 52

Ruby

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Cloud computing and advances in telecommunications technology have made it possible for receptionists to handle calls remotely, if and when businesses need them to. Many business owners, particularly owners of small businesses, can’t justify the costs of hiring, onboarding, and training someone on-site to answer calls full-time.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Advertising Onboarding Purchasing 52

Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

It exists in the virtual space—it lives on computers, phones, software, and the internet. This is a good time to think about your small business continuity plan and what that will look like once your virtual office is up and running. Use Ruby’s checklist to optimize your business continuity plan.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Computer Software Flexibility 52

Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

A reader writes: About a year ago, I decided to apply for a sales position with a local software company. I started my own small business, I also work for a great local company, and I have started going back to school for computer science. I got the interview and it was horrible. I have a 4.0 Life is good.

Computer 33

Computer Interviewing Software Sales 33

Ruby

JULY 21, 2021

Developing a "business voice" If you engage in public speaking events, interviews, videos, or podcasts, your voice quality is especially important to the success of your marketing, sales, and awareness efforts. From your phone to your computer microphone, the devices picking up your voice can vary significantly in terms of quality.

Equipment 52

Equipment Communication Coaching Training 52

Ask a Manager

MARCH 3, 2015

And then (since I’m new) she showed me where to look on the computer to find the bookings for all the restaurants. I am employed full-time as an administrative support person with a great nonprofit, but have recently started doing freelancing admin tasks for other small businesses on the side.

Salary 35

Salary Delegation Purchasing Cleaning 35

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In 2021 their local team of over 30 real estate agents sold over 550 homes for over $160,000,000 in sales volume, making them one of the top producing real estate teams in Canada, and the #1 eXp Realty team in Alberta. . The team has sold over $1 billion in 2021 in real estate sales. Sports executive, sales leader, speaker.

Real Estate 124

Real Estate Coaching Mentoring Sales 124

Ruby

JULY 7, 2022

Every business has a rough day now and then. Sometimes it’s a slow sales day. In fact, nearly half of all small businesses in the US have recently experienced cyber security incidents , with many of those incidents resulting in hours (if not days) of downtime and significant financial loss.

Security 52

Security Onboarding Small Business Computer 52

Vantage Circle

JULY 6, 2021

Joint venture: Joint ventures is a business growth strategy. Here two or more companies together establish a new business enterprise. It allows companies to exploit business opportunities. It will enable small businesses to secure resources and share the risk of entering a new market.

Leadership 78

Leadership Decision Making Manufacturing Controlling 78

Vantage Circle

JULY 6, 2021

Joint venture: Joint ventures is a business growth strategy. Here two or more companies together establish a new business enterprise. It allows companies to exploit business opportunities. It will enable small businesses to secure resources and share the risk of entering a new market.

Leadership 52

Leadership Decision Making Manufacturing Controlling 52