Vantage Circle

MAY 29, 2024

Introduction In the competitive world of small business, finding the right talent quickly and efficiently is crucial. This blog provides a comparative overview of the top 10 ATS software for small businesses, helping you make an informed decision. What is an Applicant Tracking System?

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Success

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Additionally, this is great news for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This is particularly timely, as many small businesses are looking for ways to rebound from recent economic challenges. Other business owners can use this period of reduced borrowing costs to make strategic investments and plan for future growth.

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Work Life

APRIL 4, 2024

One set of systems stacked against employee share ownership has been the small and closely held business support systems—banks, accountants, lawyers, and advisors that serve closely held businesses. But confounding factors can make financing the deal a challenge. Fortunately, this may be starting to change.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

After getting his degree in business administration and working for 12 years in corporate finance, Brian Fetting quit his job as a senior associate for a financial services firm in his native Minnesota and moved to Asheville, North Carolina to open New Origin Brewing. Both of Wagner’s business ventures have taken a hit.

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Justworks

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Getting small-business funding can be a difficult process, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. So we asked two small business owners who’ve gone through the process to share their financing hacks. But their stories could help you form a plan to fund your own business.

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Success

APRIL 22, 2024

Managing your business and personal finances can be a headache. Personal Finance Tools Personal financial needs are often a little different from those of a business. Gusto When you add employees to your business, it’s important to ensure that you are managing your payroll effectively. One-person operation?

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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.

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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.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

To get all your ducks in a row and ensure you’re ready to jump into creating a new company, you need to craft a robust business plan that accounts for the myriad financial considerations of setting up a business. The Importance of Writing a Business Plan. Business funding: How much funding will you need?

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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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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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Workplace Insight

JULY 25, 2024

The paper argues that this poses significant risks to both adoption and deployment, as inadequate data governance can lead to biases and unethical practices, undermining the trust and reliability of AI applications in critical areas such as healthcare, finance, and public services.

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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. Weak leaders doubt.

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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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Ruby

AUGUST 3, 2021

It was the busiest year on record for new businesses, and if trends continue, that number is poised to keep increasing. Starting your own business can be a daunting task, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. You still need to have a solid business plan, market research, and financial backing to make your dream a reality.

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Ruby

JULY 18, 2023

Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral. Other borrowing options include loans from friends and family, though you’ve got to be careful not to let finances come between relationships. So, if you were planning to tackle these tasks on your own, we encourage you to think twice.

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WellSteps

AUGUST 7, 2024

However, many brokers who offer wellness put no time, effort, or finances into their programs. Consider both the initial investment and potential long-term savings from improved employee health and productivity.” “Using this information, we craft a wellness plan outline and review with the client.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It centralizes all employee-related data, providing real-time actionable insights, helping them make better, faster decisions about everything from recruitment to succession planning. Some small businesses may find the pricing less accessible as they grow. The result? BambooHR runs smoothly and efficiently exactly as expected.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

If those decreases are a natural part of your business, such as seasonality, monitoring them may help you decide to plan a vacation or time off during that period. You can also plan to save more before the dips occur to make up for less revenue during that time.

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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. She works closely with small businesses and large organizations alike to help them grow and increase brand awareness.

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Success

MARCH 12, 2022

Still, opening a business credit card may make sense for young companies with big growth plans for the future. “If Using personal cards for business and personal expenses is not a good idea, even if you think you’re earning more rewards on your personal card.”. 3 Evaluate sign-up offers. 6 Revisit your decision.

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Insperity

APRIL 14, 2016

One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is putting one person in charge of the finances. Likewise, if a work/life balance is part of your company’s culture, encourage your employees to take advantage of flexible work schedules and consider their schedules before planning meetings, projects, etc.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Shawn is a writer, small-business owner, productivity coach, and creative entrepreneur. While most days are productive on paper, they feel a little bit too busy and a little bit too stressed. As a small-business owner, sometimes my responsibilities have me pulled in a half-dozen directions. Overwhelming?

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Attendance Bot

JULY 28, 2023

Slack Pricing Tiers Free Slack’s free plan offers a range of basic features, including access to 10,000 searchable messages, one-to-one video calls, and 5 GB of file storage. It’s a good option for small teams or organizations just getting started with Slack. The standard plan starts at $6.67

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Success

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I establish my LLC and start calling myself a small business owner of a marketing and media company. Budgeting and financial planning I budget enough to pay my assistants, which ends up being around 40 to 60 hours of work per month for them. But I was one all along, right? And, I started with that very first $15 story.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

Partners should complement each other, says Denise Rodriguez-Lopez, a former n American Express OPEN Advisor, who consulted small businesses on partnerships. Vet the potential partner to make sure they have solid finances and a track record as a reliable and ethical business. Who will own this intellectual property ?

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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.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 11, 2021

Employee incentives plans can be in the form of -. An employee incentive program is a key factor in the success of any business. Job type (such as finance or sales). A lack of communication is often an issue with small-business owners trying to motivate their teams. Tangible rewards (merchandise, travel, cash).

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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. Apparently he went over plan limit. They suggested you might want to look at moving up to a larger data plan. Both of you.”

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Ask a Manager

JULY 5, 2021

Waiting until a few days before so they couldn’t make plans is just the icky icing on the gross cake. I work for my husband in a small business. Due to personal reasons I have not been able to learn the business yet, so we hired another woman to join us in the office who has business experience.

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Minding the Workplace

AUGUST 20, 2023

The appeals are mainly on behalf of individuals, families, and small businesses, typically trying to raise in the tens of thousands of dollars. I was just on the GoFundMe page dedicated to verified Maui fundraisers , and by my quick count, nearly 900 wildfire reliefs appeals have been launched. People are digging deep to help others.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 23, 2018

Retirement Plans. Listed below are 11 benefits offered by small businesses that require little or no budget: Flexible Schedule. 51% of employees are planning to leave their jobs. They offer full tuition reimbursement to those taking or planning to take further education. Paid Sick Leaves. Free Snacks.

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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. I don’t want to tell them about my plans, because I don’t want a bunch of questions and/or unsolicited advice.

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Ask a Manager

MAY 10, 2020

My team also does a lot of business with her and her team. She’s currently engaged, and we chat about wedding planning pretty often during our work lunches. She texted me a very sincere congratulations and made a comment that we would have to talk wedding planning together. I was the only member of my company invited.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 23, 2018

Insurance plans are great ways to show your employees that you care about them. Listed below are 11 benefits offered by small businesses that require little or no budget: Flexible Schedule. 51% of employees are planning to leave their jobs. The multinational finance company offers some pretty amazing perks.

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Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 27, 2019

I asked if I should go home, but since they had planned a three-day holiday away the next week, they said they needed me to help get organized. They run a small business and have only a single reliable employee, so they should be aware that if something happens to you, they’ll need to step in. You didn’t ruin their holiday.

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