Ruby

MAY 22, 2023

Uncertainty can be really scary for a small business owner. But there are steps you can take to make your business more financially stable and help it survive the more challenging times. In the last few years, when the economy was booming, there was a huge increase in new small businesses.

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Launch Work Places

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Running a business can feel like trying to juggle a million things at once, which is why leaders and managers need to find the right strategies and support to meet their goals. An essential piece is finding online tools for small business owners that help optimize efficiency , productivity, and communication.

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Ruby

JANUARY 16, 2023

million strong, small businesses account for 99.9% of all American businesses. To help support these small but mighty drivers of the American economy—which collectively employ more than 45% of the nation’s labor force—the Small Business Administration offers a variety of business loans to help them grow and succeed.

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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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Justworks

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

NerdWallet is a source for information, insight, and consumer-driven advice about personal finance. It also connects you with experts and financial comparison tools to help you grow your small business. The more challenges your small business can overcome, the stronger it will be.

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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. businesses spends between 1.3%

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Work Life

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, advisors or business owners may mistakenly believe employees have to pay for the business out of their pockets, raising concerns whether employees have sufficient financial capacity. But confounding factors can make financing the deal a challenge. Over half of small business owners are near or at retirement age.

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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.

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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? They were oblivious to the fact that I contributed to the family finances. It’s dad’s money, anyway.” Because he goes to work.”

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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.) You might be looking for books to read on your lunch break, by the pool or just in the air conditioning. Spreng and Patricia M.

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Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you left a high-paying job to start a business of your own, you deserve credit for your boldness and willingness to follow your dreams. But you also need to be prepared for your finances to change dramatically. Estimates suggest that most small business owners make an average of $40,000 a year in their first five years in business.

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Ruby

MARCH 16, 2022

Growing a business? Few people can do it alone—and fortunately, thanks to America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network , they don’t have to. billion in sales growth $6 billion in financing Best of all, they helped entrepreneurs start 18,691 new businesses! Even no smaller of a feat.

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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

JULY 30, 2024

The majority… of our sources are… small businesses, and [they don’t have enough to pay for PR],” Shankman says. Harrison Tang , CEO of Spokeo, a people search engine based in Pasadena, California, says the service “has helped [his] business gain significant exposure.”

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Work Life

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to a recent study conducted by hybrid work software provider Scoop, nearly three quarters of organizations that employ fewer than 500 employees offer full flexibility over where to work, compared to just a third of medium-size businesses and 17% of those with more than 25,000 staff.

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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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Work Life

APRIL 22, 2024

We’re trying to find the middle ground,” Sutton says, adding that they haven’t noticed any big difference in their finances since instituting the limit. (The café still employs this weekend policy, in addition to the four-hour passwords on weekdays.) “We’re It’s more an effort to make both kinds of customers happy. “We

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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.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

If you don’t have the personal funds to get your business up and running, you’ll need to look at other sources to raise capital. Small Business Administration (e.g., Do I have a good handle on my personal finances? If you have a preexisting relationship with a bank, start there. Loans from the U.S.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

Even if found innocent, an arrest can affect a customer’s decision to patronize a business. Felon entrepreneurs face additional challenges, including not being able to rent a commercial space for their business and not being able to get start-up financing. More Americans face these challenges than many expect.

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

Even if found innocent, an arrest can affect a customer’s decision to patronize a business. Felon entrepreneurs face additional challenges, including not being able to rent a commercial space for their business and not being able to get start-up financing. More Americans face these challenges than many expect.

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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. 1 mistake that business owners make. It has to do with opportunity.

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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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Ruby

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Enhanced scheduling capabilities Staying organized is vital for every small business on any given day. But during the busy tax season, a lack of organization causes headaches when you’re juggling higher-than-usual client volumes. Save time and win business with Ruby. So far, so good?

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Because it’s tough to be a woman in the entertainment business, and it’s tough, too, to be a woman in finance. There’s a reason that 42% of small businesses are founded by women, but women are only accessing around 6% of lending capital for small business,” Bush says. So go ahead. Underestimate them.

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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. Actions can vary from updating your employee handbook to employee termination and legal intervention. Many times theft can occur out of opportunity. The person paying the bills should never reconcile the bank statement.

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Ruby

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

They’ve worked in food service, hospitality, management, finance, and more. They see the opportunity as chance to be part of something big—they’ve already expressed a lot of interest in your business model and your sales, marketing, and customer communication strategies. The other candidate brings diverse experience to the table.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A small business may not have the same resources as Google or Amazon, but it can still build a culture of continuous learning. As a small business owner, you can encourage and reward intrapreneurship by hosting hackathons, innovation contests, idea challenges, and other events. This article is written by Andra Picincu.

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Ruby

JULY 18, 2023

Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral. Credit cards are a fallback for small purchases, but you don’t want to fund a business with them due to comparatively high interest rates. A line of credit might be a better bet.

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Ruby

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Nothing wrong with that idea, as long as they have the finances and business know-how. For small businesses, an employee buyout often focuses on the sale of the company’s assets.” Learn how we can save you time and win you customers , or check out our blog for more small business tips.

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Justworks

DECEMBER 13, 2016

There is so much that goes into building a small business — from finding financing to picking the right partners to building a desirable product or service — that such an important questions can easily get lost in the day-to-day shuffle. “Are my employees happy with their jobs?”

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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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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

How can Executive Assistants help small businesses grow? From data entry to social media, small business owners can also benefit from hiring an executive assistant. While the duties can vary to an extent depending on your individual needs, these are some of the general tasks that assistants have experience with.

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Ruby

JANUARY 13, 2022

From crowdfunding to subscriptions to finance the work of independent artists, it’s becoming increasingly clear that online altruism, patronage, and assistance for people in need is now the rule, not the exception. Head over to our small business resource hub to get started!

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WellSteps

AUGUST 7, 2024

However, many brokers who offer wellness put no time, effort, or finances into their programs. Everyone’s experience will be different based on their commitment, but you will get a sense of what to expect and find out some of the pitfalls to avoid.” Cost and Expected Benefits : “Wellness has become a nice thing to offer as a broker service.

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Success

MARCH 12, 2022

“If you want to start building credit under the business’ name, a business credit card might be a good way to do that,” says Rob Stephens, founder of CFO Perspective, a company that gives financial advice to small businesses. 2 Consider your spending. 3 Evaluate sign-up offers. 6 Revisit your decision.

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