Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Client contracts sometimes even require you to have freelance business insurance. Business insurance for freelancers can be confusing According to a survey by Next Insurance , “40% of small business owners said it’s more stressful to understand insurance than taxes.”

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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.

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The Receptionist

JULY 5, 2022

And if you think that your small business is safe from malicious actors, think again. According to this study , 43% of cyber attacks were aimed at small businesses. Perhaps the scariest part of the aforementioned study is that the vast majority of small businesses are unprepared for any cyber attack — both small or large.

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Success

JULY 26, 2024

“They released an update, and now when you boot your Windows computer you get a blue screen of death, meaning you can’t use your computer. There is a fix: Boot [your] computer in safe mode and delete this update. For larger companies affected, this will take time to go from computer to computer deleting this update.”

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Success

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Businesses have had an eye on improving products meant to help make life as a business owner much easier, whether you are overseeing thousands of employees or decorating your own cubicle. He calls the watch his ecosystem, since it connects to his phone, home, computer and more.

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Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The impact of a cyberattack is so costly that nearly 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of an attack. Often, we forget that others around us can see much of what we’re doing on our computers. Safeguard your data even at home.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Today, Gusto , a payroll and HR software platform for small businesses, rolled out a new AI “assistant” named “Gus” that promises to simplify compliance and save companies from crushing fines. But for now, think of AI as a way to help early small business owners. A 2017 report from the U.S.

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Work Life

APRIL 1, 2024

Even in my own personal life, I very seldom fire up a computer. Plus, Gusto allows small-business owners to control payroll, HR, and benefits from the palms of their hands, and ShiftKey’s mobile app connects healthcare professionals with open shifts at facilities in their area. It’s just where we are as a society.

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Insperity

JULY 8, 2014

And small businesses are disproportionately victimized, according to a recent report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The reasons small businesses are at more risk may be a lack of fraud-prevention resources or a lack of oversight. Fraud has nothing to do with need, greed or trust.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But as a starting point, small business entrepreneurs and corporate teams alike must engage in thoughtful strategic planning. Strengths These include specific, internal strengths of your small business or enterprise. Decision-making doesn’t need to be difficult. Here is where conducting a SWOT analysis can help.

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Success

JULY 23, 2024

Instead of allowing my boiling blood pressure to show, I used my skills as a successful small business owner to ask a few clarifying questions first: Why do you think it’s dad’s money? You know I work on my computer, right? It’s dad’s money, anyway.” Because he goes to work.” But you don’t go to work.”

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Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Carter Journalism Institute at New York University, has been signaling these issues for years, including in her 2018 book, Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World. “We Broussard, an associate professor at the Arthur L. We embed our own unconscious bias in the technologies we create,” Broussard says. “So

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

And we got some unexpected comments too, like this one from Cliff Michaels, past president of EO Los Angeles: “If you are visual and tactile, which I am, there is nothing better than a good old-fashioned notepad—on your computer desktop or physical desk. I recommend Grasshopper or eVoice to help your small business stay mobile and on the go.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the past new businesses had to invest in fixed assets such as the physical workplace and equipment; today they can attain global reach with no assets. Once held together by risk and liability management, what binds firms together now?

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Work Life

APRIL 22, 2024

Sutton’s first attempt at laptop restrictions was back in 2015, when he implemented a no-Wi-Fi-on-weekends policy after customers complained about all the computers. The service is most popular in big cities, such as New York and San Francisco, and in cities with large universities like Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Austin. to check us out.

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Success

JULY 2, 2024

Cybercrime is a concern for large corporations, hospitals and governments, but it also affects small businesses. Humans are the weakest link When most people think of cyberattacks, they think of a hacker in a hoodie sitting in front of a computer and entering a company’s technology infrastructure using a few lines of code.

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Success

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, the North Carolina-based business analytics software company, follows a seemingly simple philosophy: Treat employees like they’re making a difference, and they will. Google brings the same intellectual prowess and zeal to its workplace programs that it uses to create computer eyeglasses.

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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.

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Chart Logic

JUNE 14, 2018

Anyone who uses computers, internet, or credit cards – from individuals to big corporations – is in danger of having their information stolen every time they go online. For any US business, it is imperative to have someone watching and in charge of cybersecurity. An overwhelming 87% of small business owners don’t think so.

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Ruby

MARCH 28, 2022

In today’s small business landscape, women-owned businesses are leading the way. Women are starting as many businesses as anyone, and women of color are starting businesses at a faster pace than any other demographic.

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Ruby

MAY 7, 2024

How do virtual receptionists make life easier for one-person businesses? Small businesses = tight budgets. Let’s talk about a few ways Ruby’s virtual receptionists can help your business immediately. Still, this is yet another function your small business can easily outsource.

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Ruby

APRIL 7, 2022

A programming language is a language that allows humans to communicate with computers. So, what does your average computer whiz use the Ruby coding language for? Ruby is known to make the human programmers that use it happy when trying to talk to computers and machines because of its ease of use. Are you a small business owner?

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Success

JANUARY 8, 2024

Some apps will sync with smartwatches or desktop computers, but others can’t. However, ClickUp can be an excellent option for freelancers or work teams collaborating to reach their business goals. Before you get excited about how a specific app can help you, ensure it’s available on the device you use the most.

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Ruby

MAY 4, 2021

VoIP’s beginnings reach back to the mid-1990s and the growing popularity of the internet and personal computers, as well as the rising costs of long-distance calls. With VoIP calling, people and businesses could save on their phone bills by tapping into the power of the newfangled World Wide Web. How does VoIP work?

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Ruby

OCTOBER 5, 2022

And it’s getting decidedly more difficult as employee burnout—or employees simply checking out—continues to be a concern for small business owners. Responding to emails within 15–30 minutes is a tall order, even for small business owners who spend most of their workday at their computer. We’ve got them here !

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Ruby

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Most small businesses need someone to answer phones, respond to customer questions, take messages, and route calls, as needed. In fact, many businesses can derive far more benefits from outsourcing to a virtual receptionist service provider. Let’s review the costs of each to find out which is right for your business and budget!

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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.

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Ruby

AUGUST 11, 2020

And welcome back to our small business series, Business Unusual. Well, my background is in geography and computer science. Read the Interview Katie Hurst: Hello, everyone. My name is Katie Hurst, and I’m the director of communications at Ruby. And today I’m joined by Damien Filiatrault, the CEO of Scalable Path.

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Ruby

JANUARY 10, 2017

Capital is a common problem small businesses face, and rent isn’t cheap. If you get a call at 8:00 pm and you need data from your work computer, it’s always near. It’s the ability to work completely from wherever your computer is. Are you launching a small business? Challenges of a brick and mortar office.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 28, 2020

Rhode Island Small Business Recovery Program. If you are the proprietor or managing director of a company, you are ultimately responsible for the health and safety in all aspects of the business. Forum of Private Business. Alternate tasks whenever possible, mixing non-computer-related tasks into the workday.

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Ruby

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The people vs. customer service technology Not only does IVR send the wrong message, it puts your business at higher risk of losing potential customers. 86% of consumers want to talk to a real person, not a piece of computer code. We’re not saying to avoid chatbots entirely. We say, “Choose wisely!” Hint: It’s very much alive and well!)

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Ruby

MARCH 5, 2024

Not only does IVR send the wrong message to callers—it puts your business at higher risk of losing potential business. 86% of consumers state they prefer talking to a real person versus a piece of computer code. But many businesses, large and small, seem to think it’s a necessary evil.

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Ask a Manager

JANUARY 4, 2023

A reader writes: I am the owner of a small business with a small team of three under me. Our work is seasonal, with a very busy period for seven months of the year and little to do for the other five. During the quiet period, I feel a huge amount of stress to create work for the employees to keep them busy.

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Launch Work Places

AUGUST 15, 2023

And if you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or marketing professional, you know the power of podcasts to increase your business opportunities. As long as you have a phone, computer, or device to record on and a platform where you can upload your episodes, you can create a podcast.

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Ruby

JULY 18, 2023

You’ll also need to buy computers, printers, phones, a scanner, dictation recorders, legal software, and client relationship management software. Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral.

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Ruby

JULY 21, 2023

In addition to your business plan, take a look around you. Is your software or computer system up-to-date? As a business leader, you’ve got to work year-round to scale your enterprise and maximize your profits when that busy season strikes. Which of your key performance indicators are in the yellow or red zones?

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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. And I figured if I could do this for banks, I could do this for my company. It’s definitely going to be cheaper.

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