ProAssisting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Small businesses are the lifeblood of economies, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation, fostering community connections, and contributing significantly to economic growth. Moreover, small businesses reflect the cultural fabric of regions, preserving traditions and adding vibrancy to communities.

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Attendance Bot

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Having the right number of employees with the right skills and experience is essential for a successful business. A staffing plan is a strategic document that outlines an organization’s workforce needs. It is an essential tool for businesses to manage their workforce effectively and efficiently. What is a Staffing Plan?

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Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Today, I own a grant-consulting company. Time your move You own a small business. Alison Erazmus, an independent nonprofit fundraiser and my colleague at Grant Consultings, builds next year’s grant calendar in November. If so, is your business ready with a recent audit and a strong business plan?

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The bill also seeks to promote flexible working by making it the default option where possible, and mandates that large employers create action plans to address gender pay gaps. The government deserves credit for its willingness to engage with businesses and unions on how to make a success of the Plan to Make Work Pay.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The 28 measures have been broadly welcomed by unions and lobby groups representing businesses, though one described it as “clumsy, chaotic and poorly planned.” “This is a comprehensive bill which, once implemented, will represent the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation,” he said.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

I had no plans to take an extended parental leave. For entrepreneurs or self-employed mothers, there is virtually no safety net, although 14 million women-owned small businesses account for nearly 40% of all companies and generate $2.7 Plan a gradual return: Create a phased return-to-work plan over several weeks or months.

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John Mattone

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Such development is critical for succession planning and maintaining high leadership standards. Action Phase : The executive coach and the leader collaborate to create and implement a tailored Individual Development Plan (IDP). The scope of business coaching also includes individual talent development.

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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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Office Space

JANUARY 17, 2024

Advanced meeting room booking solutions track detailed utilization metrics for better forecasting, planning, and decision-making, and robust integrations, automation, and custom reporting empower organizations to optimize resources.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Offering your employees a retirement plan doesn’t have to be a burden on your budget. The federal government offers tax benefits to help make retirement plans more affordable for small businesses. Here are a couple of ways you can save some money by sponsoring a retirement plan. Receive an income tax credit.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Businesses with 500 employees or less constituted 99.9 companies in 2018, which employ nearly half of the nation’s workforce, according the Small Business Administration. In return, you’ll get a more productive worker who is willing to give it their all and has a vested interest in the success of your business.

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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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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans to make flexible working the default. Minister for Small Business Kevin Hollinrake said: “Giving staff more say over their working pattern makes for happier employees and more productive businesses.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Sponsoring a retirement plan can help them get there. Retirement plans come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, each with its own unique functionality. The following steps can help simplify the process of choosing and managing a plan. The first step toward establishing a plan for your company is learning what is out there.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

If only finding a retirement plan to offer your employees were as easy as retiring itself. Do they offer the type of plan you’re looking for? From Simplified Employee Pension plans to 401(k)s to defined benefit plans, retirement plans come in many forms. Many times a provider will offer more than one type of plan.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

“As a CEO, I hold the belief that climate protection is not merely an environmental concern, but it also has significant implications for our business,” notes Jon Morgan , co-founder and chief editor of Venture Smarter , a consulting firm that specializes in helping startups and small businesses scale and grow.

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BMT Office Administration

MARCH 13, 2024

They Get Rid of Cumbersome Paperwork Small businesses that are still doing manual payroll deal with mountains of paperwork, including employee schedules, time cards, odometer readings, and more. Don’t be surprised if you receive quite a bit of pushback after announcing your plans to your team members.

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Success

JULY 30, 2024

That’s how long he plans to talk to you, until he knows everything about you. Since the movie Titanic was all the rage, he concocted a plan to sell shirts that read “Sank—get over it.” The majority… of our sources are… small businesses, and [they don’t have enough to pay for PR],” Shankman says.

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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

There’s quite a bit on the line—in a study of small business challenges , 33% reported retention and motivation as a top concern. Managers should leave with a better understanding of what employees need to be happier and more effective in their positions. There’s a reason exit interviews aren’t enough to improve retention alone.

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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.” . Create a mediation plan or a strategy to dissolve the partnership in the event the arrangement goes south.

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Ruby

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Effective at bringing in a certain amount of business? Needs-based selling —which many refer to as “consultative selling” —is different. For that reason, a customer-centric approach is essential for any small business. Oh, and capturing leads when your sales team is busy taking other calls? Not really.

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Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you’re planning a new business venture , you can’t expect to have a profitable business from the start. The earliest days in business are the hardest. In fact, one-quarter of companies fail within the first 12 months , and most don’t become profitable businesses for 18-24 months. All investing involves risk.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

That goes a long way in establishing an excellent long-term business relationship.” — Sarah Elaine Eaton, professor at the University of Calgary, and principal consultant at Eaton International Consulting. Spend money to protect your name,” says Lisa Merriam, brand consultant and author of Merriam’s Guide to Naming.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With that in mind, we’d like to offer our insights into how most businesses can easily justify the cost of a virtual receptionist! For example, at Ruby, we offer businesses a range of affordable 24/7 plans—and the return on investment quickly adds up to even more in savings! Worried about budget constraints?

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Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

A reader writes: My consulting business is finally picking up after years of being stagnant. The people telling me this are small business owners themselves. But not having someone competent in your business isn’t exactly a better plan.

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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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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Participants can teach courses, mentor their peers, create lesson plans, and more. A small business may not have the same resources as Google or Amazon, but it can still build a culture of continuous learning. Andra is a digital marketing consultant and copywriter with over 12 years of experience.

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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. 2) How do you plan to build it?3) 3) For whom are you building it?4)

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Success

MARCH 19, 2023

You do release the pressure to be productive on Monday, and instead focus on planning the week, taking care of as many admin tasks as you can to set your mind free for the mid-week sprint.” Monday was the best fit to help structure the week, plan ahead, move big projects forward and foresee any roadblocks that may come up during the week.”

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Ruby

APRIL 8, 2021

Most small businesses have encountered forced changes this last year involving commerce, tech, and customer shifts. We sat down with well-known small business advocate and journalist Loren Feldman of 21 Hats , to talk about collaboration, creativity, and resilience among small business owners.

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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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Success

MAY 22, 2023

So whatever changes we had planned for the brand needed to be thoughtful and proved out. Rim runs a consulting service for families who have kids hoping to get an acceptance letter to a top school, and though he has always been “deeply involved” with his lead mentors, he recently became a full-time mentor for the day.

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Insperity

JUNE 22, 2017

A business owner’s policy, or BOP, combines the most common types of property and liability insurance a business owner needs into one convenient, comprehensive package at a competitive rate. BOP insurance is generally purchased by small businesses. Does your business success depend on one, or a few, key employees ?

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Productivityist

APRIL 24, 2017

She’s the host and producer of The Pursuit , a talk show and podcast where she interviews influencers and the who’s who of business. Our conversation revolved around what happens on her show and her plans for it. Go Solo: How to Quit the Job You Hate and Start a Small Business You Love by Kelsey Humphreys | Amazon.

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Ruby

JULY 7, 2023

If you need help or don’t have these statements yet, consult a freelance marketing guru. Branding and marketing are major elements of a successful CX game plan. If your business needs to bring on extra help to jump-start your CX, consider outsourcing the work to a team of experienced professionals—like Ruby !

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Insperity

MARCH 15, 2018

Cost-effective solution for small businesses. Cloud-based solutions deliver seamless software upgrades that won’t disrupt business. Good payroll providers offer access to a dedicated payroll consultant, 401(k) plans and compliance assistance. Wide variety of programs available on the market.

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