Ruby

JULY 14, 2023

Somewhere, there’s a giant box stuffed with crusty old business ideas that don’t work anymore. As 21st-century business owners, you’re supposed to “think outside” that box because not every small business fits neatly into a traditional mold. Consider offering short, discounted consultations for generalized questions.

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Ruby

JUNE 10, 2024

Pulling from our experience, here’s a quick rundown of 20 of the best scheduling tools and apps for small businesses. Table of contents Acuity Acuity Scheduling is a popular appointment scheduling option owned by Squarespace and designed for small businesses of 1–36 people. You can learn more and try it free here.

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

We were excited to chat with Karin Conroy, owner of Conroy Consults, a marketing firm for lawyers and law firms that specializes in website design and development. All small businesses need to consider their first impressions, especially law firms. Ruby has been her full-time receptionist for six months! Good question!

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Ruby

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If you’re planning to launch a small business or scale an existing one, either way, you need cash. So, let’s dig into the fund -amentals and learn how to secure the capital you need to succeed! Along with your business plan, you’ll need to show up with good credit and perhaps a bit of collateral in some cases.

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WellSteps

JUNE 16, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, small businesses face unique challenges when it comes to providing health and wellness benefits to their employees. Limited budgets and resources often pose obstacles, making it essential for small businesses to navigate these challenges strategically.

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Ruby

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But are such endeavors simply so-called side hustles…or do they cross the threshold to be counted as small business enterprises? If you’re earning extra income in the gig economy, are you doing so as a side hustle to make extra cash…or are you pursuing a passion, hoping to launch a small business? Yes, they are!

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Ruby

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But are such endeavors simply so-called side hustles…or do they cross the threshold to be counted as small business enterprises? If you’re earning extra income in the gig economy, are you doing so as a side hustle to make extra cash…or are you pursuing a passion, hoping to launch a small business? Yes, they are!

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Ruby

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For small businesses, an employee buyout often focuses on the sale of the company’s assets.” Liquidate the business’s assets and close the doors for good. Even the best analytical tools and consultants can’t see the future. Consult experts. This type of restructuring is a company takeover by its workers.

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Ruby

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Has anyone ever mentioned how important you and your fellow small businesses are to your community? Small businesses not only lend local flavor to the towns and cities they operate in, but they’re also the economic backbone of countless neighborhoods! Provide free consultations to fellow small businesses.

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Insperity

MARCH 15, 2018

It’s challenging to keep up with current tax tables, rules and regulations, especially if you do business in multiple states. Making payroll mistakes is easy, especially if you don’t have much time to devote to learning how to stay in compliance. Cost-effective solution for small businesses.

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Success

MAY 11, 2022

Your business’s online hub should actively help you make money. When I ask small-business owners, ‘Is your website helping or hurting you?’ An email sign-up form with a promise of something in return: This can be a discount code, free e-book or video related to your business, access to a free consultation or another giveaway.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Did you consult someone for another opinion? Support ongoing education Encouraging people to go out and learn on their own or sponsoring learning opportunities is helpful to everyone. Support ongoing education Encouraging people to go out and learn on their own or sponsoring learning opportunities is helpful to everyone.

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Success

MAY 5, 2023

There are a variety of exciting titles coming out this summer for small-business leaders and entrepreneurs. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (18th ed.) This book offers quick and easy steps to learn the basics of money management, avoid financial pitfalls and beat imposter syndrome.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Often, small businesses that are looking to grow and scale will hyperfocus on either people or technology and, in the end, struggle to rebalance themselves after their investment. As an Operations Consultant, I can help you identify areas of opportunity and assist you in developing a strategic and effective plan of attack.

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Ruby

JUNE 10, 2024

Pulling from our experience, here’s a quick rundown of 20 of the best scheduling tools and apps for small businesses. Table of contents Acuity Acuity Scheduling is a popular appointment scheduling option owned by Squarespace and designed for small businesses of 1–36 people. You can learn more and try it free here.

Small Business 40

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Insperity

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The federal government offers tax benefits to help make retirement plans more affordable for small businesses. Of course, it’s always best that the owner consult with a tax professional when filing a corporate return,” Red says. As a business leader, discovering potential tax savings is always good news.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2014

These can be competency assessments, but they can also be behavior-focused to determine how candidates learn and how you can help them advance in the company. There are some legal compliance issues associated with pre-employment screenings and assessments, so employers should consult a legal counselor before implementing them.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Pamela Slim is an author, community builder, consultant and former corporate director of training and development at Barclays Global Investors. Since 2005, Pam has advised thousands of entrepreneurs as well as companies serving the small business market such as Infusionsoft, Progressive Insurance and Prezi. Helpful Links.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

There are several types of retirement plans that your small business could potentially offer; each functions differently and carries different benefits. The first step toward establishing a plan for your company is learning what is out there. 401(k) is the most well-known retirement plan available to any business.

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Success

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Market disruptors are often met with caution Sophie Wright, founder of WrightCFO, runs a consultancy of fractional CFOs for startups and small and midsize enterprises (rather than those companies hiring in-house). I created what I needed as a CFO and what I found small businesses needed.

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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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Success

JULY 30, 2024

Now, he runs Source of Sources , one of the most popular resources for connecting businesses, experts, journalists and publicists. Here’s what he’s learned along the way. He dismissed them until he learned that HARO was moving to a model in which users would have to sign in multiple times per day to access connections. “I

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BMT Office Administration

MARCH 13, 2024

Yet, geofencing time-tracking apps aren’t without their fair share of concerns and controversies, so stay tuned to learn if implementing one is the right move for your organization. Consult your local state and city laws to see if you need consent from your employees to track their locations. How Do Geofencing Time Clocks Work?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Three in four small business owners report that they are interested in using it in their business. Yet, 46% say they have a beginner’s level of understanding of what it can do for them, according to a poll of 480 businesses across the U.S. This serves as a safety net, as most AI consultants are new to the game as well. “[Ask]

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Success

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But why wait for that moment to learn that a miscommunication or a series of bad experiences—sometimes even fixable or preventable ones—were the reason you are losing a great employee? There’s quite a bit on the line—in a study of small business challenges , 33% reported retention and motivation as a top concern.

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Work Life

JUNE 11, 2024

In her twenties, after a few years in consulting and private equity, she quit her job. “I eBay is, low-key, one of the biggest circular-economy players in the world—the original one,” she says of the company, which has been in the resale business for nearly 30 years. Every minute for a small business owner counts,” Su says.

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Work Life

MARCH 13, 2025

And according to the Small Business Administration, the number of non-employer businesses has grown 84% since 1997. million non-employer businesses in the U.S., representing roughly 82% of all small businesses in the country. Thats 50% more than in 2019. There are 28.5

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WellSteps

AUGUST 7, 2024

Working directly with the broker allows for a consultative approach. The broker can analyze the health claims and design the wellness program to reduce those claims where possible,” says Cameron Black , Advisor/Director, Corporate Wellness Consulting at Ollis/Akers/Arney. “An

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

An online survey conducted by Forrester Consulting in 2019 found that 49% of respondents saw revenue boosted by partnerships and 77% of respondents saw “partnership development as central to their 2019 sales and marketing strategy.” . Make it explicit that you want to learn everything you can about them in short order,” Gage says.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Share on Twitter ] “Over the course of the past decade, we’ve come to learn that to motivate our employees through fear or incentives is not sustainable. Leadership insight #7 : Leadership is a learning process that never ends; you’ll never be at a point where you can say you’ve learned it all.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

The world class knows that college is just the beginning of lifelong learning. If you have international clients or want to grow your business internationally, learning other languages is a wise investment of your time and money. One of the first things new business owners do is select a name. Speak their language. “If

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Success

MARCH 8, 2023

The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions. And some organizations are looking to help change that.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 29, 2014

Indeed, a recent survey of 1 000 small business owners by the UK consultancy firm Sandler Training found that one in five entrepreneurs came up with their startup idea while they were on vacation. Of course, we have to pair this understanding with the reality that none of us – even those in charge – are indispensable.

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Work Life

JANUARY 18, 2024

Incentivize employees’ contributions In the startups and small businesses I support, a major cause of tension is when employees feel like they’re putting in the hard work to build the business but aren’t getting the financial rewards. Aleasa Word, DEI consultant and executive coach consultant, A.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2023

lead scientific consultant for the Imagination Institute. Leaky creatives have to learn tricks to harness their observational inspiration without being inundated by it. If you find that motivation is your sticking point , join a writers’ group, acting class or small-business club.

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Productivityist

JUNE 26, 2019

John, in addition to over 25 years of professional experience working with people and organizations, he is an experienced coach, consultant, and mentor–backed by credentials as a Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) with the Coaches Training Institute and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Lee is an IT Consultant and Productivity Coach in the UK with a passion for training and helping others. I’ve recently started my own IT Services business where I provide consultancy services for schools, colleges and small businesses in the UK. The following is a post by Lee Garrett. Let me explain.

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