Ruby

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If you’re planning to launch a small business or scale an existing one, either way, you need cash. Here’s a rundown of the top lending avenues to check out: Bank Loans/Lines of Credit – Bank loans and lines of credit are a tried-and-true method of getting money for your business. Why do you have to spend money to make it?

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Ruby

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Launching a small business is an exciting—and daunting—endeavor! One of the most crucial aspects of any new business enterprise is to acquire sufficient funding. Current SBA loan offers The SBA 7(a) loan is the Small Business Administration’s “most popular product,” writes NerdWallet.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to a new poll from hiring platform Indeed , around a third of small businesses are scared to implement AI, despite acknowledging the many apparent benefits of doing so. Small business owners don’t want to risk any mishaps or interruptions in their business, which is intensifying their anxiety.

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Ruby

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Small business owners tend to be driven by a fiery passion for what they do. In such cases, maybe a standard, for-profit business model isn’t the right fit. If you’re starting a business but want to focus on supporting a cause or community, maybe forming a nonprofit makes more sense. As such, it is governed by state laws.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

As a small business, you’re probably wondering how you can attract your share of the candidates. Small businesses that can provide big-company benefits, such as affordable employee health insurance, will have a leg up on the competition when it comes to decision time for these hard-to-find employees.

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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. 401(k) is the most well-known retirement plan available to any business. Step 7: Be aware of nondiscrimination laws governing retirement plans.

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Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

Look for a PEO that provides payroll services with a simple, straightforward fee, rather than a PEO or payroll service that charges separate fees for each of its various payroll services, such as providing quarterly and annual payroll reports. This relieves the potential burden from your business, as a client of the CPEO.

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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 4, 2024

This stagnation among America’s working middle is often hidden by economic reports that describe average worker or household gains with unequal distribution; the median lags the mean by a wide margin. Over half of small business owners are near or at retirement age. Fortunately, this may be starting to change.

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Success

JULY 21, 2024

Economic factors “Economic factors also play a significant role, with government assistance programs sometimes disincentivizing work and stagnant wages making employment less financially attractive,” says Dakota Brown , licensed marriage and family therapist at the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 28, 2023

The firm reports that the City core has seen rents increase 21 percent over the last ten years compared to a 50 percent-60 percent growth in the fringe areas. This is due to the sizeable cost associated with business rates. Subsequently the gap between core and fringe has been closing.

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Insperity

MARCH 26, 2014

A February 2014 report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates a 1.5-2 And, therefore, more dependency on government “handouts”. But age really doesn’t matter when it comes to those who start small businesses. Tomato, tom-AH-to. The effects of a decline in job lock are highly debatable, of course.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This work can’t be done alone—we need employers, nonprofits, [educational] institutions, government, and workforce development agencies to rally together to create lasting change. And also, we have training for small businesses. The program] lives in marketing, because I created the program and I live in marketing.

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Success

JULY 2, 2024

Cybercrime is a concern for large corporations, hospitals and governments, but it also affects small businesses. Prevention: Mandatory employee training on recognizing and reporting threats should be held regularly to keep cyber hygiene top of mind.

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Security Small Business Computer Construction 69

Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2024

For example, we have a monthly sales report that requires consolidating data from multiple sources, cleaning the data, and creating pivot tables. I created a macro to handle these repetitive steps with the click of a button, reducing the time spent on this report from four hours to 30 minutes. Peter Wuensch , V.P.

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The Receptionist

MARCH 27, 2023

In this article, we will explore how visitor management systems simplify the check-in experience and benefit businesses of all sizes and industries. This information can be used to generate reports and analytics, making it easier to track visitor trends and identify areas for improvement. Try The Receptionist for iPad free!

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Ruby

APRIL 30, 2020

75% of companies are reporting supply chain disruption. And for the more than 30 million small businesses that make up 99.9 To that end, we’ve compiled the following business continuity plan checklist highlighting key things to consider when crafting a strategy for your small business. The good news?

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Ask a Manager

JULY 8, 2019

Can I report my daughter’s workplace affair to HR? He didn’t hear anything for about a month after the interview with my company, which is fine, but during this time he accepted a conditional offer for a government job. However, he is still going through the background check and clearance process for the government job.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 14, 2022

To take a closer look at this issue, Ruby identified 10 major challenges business owners encounter as they grow and highlighted ways they can address or prepare for those challenges. The analysis draws from existing news coverage, small business resources, and insights from experts.

Small Business 52

Small Business Real Estate Delegation Technology 52

Ruby

JUNE 29, 2021

Many business owners and professionals can’t or choose not to pick up the phone, sending most—if not all—calls to voicemail. In fact: 64% of phone calls to small businesses don’t get answered. 70% of small businesses miss over half of all calls they receive. But you don’t need statistics.

Small Business 52

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Now, imagine you’re the book’s heroine, Dagny Taggart, the world’s best hope against the descending dark age, where productive members of society are drained by leeches who control the levers of government and law. So why do 90% of small businesses fail in the first few years? The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 23, 2020

PDP (Personal Development Plans): The personal development plan governs the plans to achieve the goals and objectives of an individual and also mentions the training and development needs to achieve the same. Real time progress report. Profitability reporting. 70+ reports. Cons: Front end report building is limited.

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Software Banking Onboarding Reporting 52

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

And the frequency, we have start-of-day communication, like sign-in reports or in-person huddles. We have end-of-day reports reporting the tasks that you did. Jehan Noon: So there’s a layer of reporting that really needs to be there for… You need to over-communicate. Did you struggle with anything? Let’s just plan for it.

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Ask a Manager

APRIL 5, 2020

Is there anyone you can report it to? I work for a government agency that (among many, many other tasks) provides assistance to Americans in need. My job normally is normally very different (writing reports, etc.) I work for a small two person operation — just myself and my boss. Client is pushing religion on me.

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Ask a Manager

JULY 21, 2015

I recently started a new job at a small business. There isn’t an official office in my city; I work largely out of my home, with a small workspace/office in a building that really is just intended to one person. Today I saw this for the first time in the professional world, on a government intern. Here we go….

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Government Consulting Small Business Reporting 32

Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

My friend has various health problems, and this is a busy time of year for her small business. I work in a large government ministry and we have a new(ish) director for our unit of about 100 employees. She has a lot on her plate, and I always try to remember/help her with that. She’d be wonderful to have.”.

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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

If you worked for a supervillian… If you worked for a supervillian, what would generally be reasonable to put on your expense report? I own a small business that is booming and expanding soon and I’ll be able to hire an HR person before the end of the year. Is my no bullying social media policy dumb? Who is right?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

You determine where you are in life, not the government or the stock market or the boss of a company you don’t own. A 2019 report from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy found that “the median net worth of self-employed families at $380,000 in 2019 was over four times that of families of workers ($90,000).”.

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Small Business Real Estate Controlling Healthcare 98

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As a strategic advisor, Egwuonwu consults on complex strategic problems and transformational initiatives for a diverse array of clients, including Fortune 50 companies, governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, small business owners, growth and early-stage startups and personal and leadership development clients.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 16, 2025

In April 2024, under the previous Conservative government, new flexible working legislation was introduced across England, Scotland and Wales creating significant changes to how employees make flexible working requests and how employers must respond.

Small Business 103

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Success

JUNE 1, 2024

Lake Research Partners conducted a survey on behalf of Paid Leave for All of 1,000 voters from battleground states and reported that 85% support paid leave. 29 Communications, says, “It’s a no-brainer, and yet small businesses like ours are having to step in where [the] government has failed.

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Success

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As a business owner , your to-do list might seem miles long. Add to that list a new government-mandated action item to prioritize by the end of the year. This new requirement—which could cost businesses up to $500 per day for a continuing violation—applies to many businesses in the U.S., but not everyone knows about it.

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Ruby

JANUARY 10, 2025

The launch of a small business is something to celebratebut it can also feel like a daunting undertaking, even for the most seasoned entrepreneur. One way to ease the uncertainty and set your business up for long-term success is acquiring sufficient funding. Small Business Administration 2. More than $350,000 13.5%

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In today’s Start-up boom, as a small business owner, you’re constantly striving to stand out in a crowded market. Advantages of Offering Employee Benefits: The Power of Employee Benefits Many small business owners hesitate to invest in employee benefits, assuming they’re too costly. A survey by Frac.tl

Small Business 59

Small Business Insurance Salary Security 59

Success

APRIL 2, 2025

S corporations are businesses that pass corporate income, losses, deductions and credits directly to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. Shareholders then report these pass-through earnings and losses on their personal tax returns, where they are taxed based on their individual income tax rates.

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Success

MARCH 24, 2025

who reported having a disability, according to the CDC. However, many entrepreneurs with disabilities and experts in the field say finding resources to support their small business dreams is challenging. Beyond NDI, two other business incubators specialize in this sector; Synergies Work an 2Gether International.

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Work Life

MARCH 29, 2025

But that doesnt change the fact that the Secretary of Education has slashed the DoE workforce , and the president has floated the idea of moving student loan responsibilities to a different department, like the Small Business Administration (SBA). government will start playing a shell game with your current federal student loan.

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