Ruby

APRIL 30, 2020

And for the more than 30 million small businesses that make up 99.9 In creating a plan now (even if reactively) to keep your business functioning in times of crisis, you’re not only better able to handle what’s happening at present, you’re also more prepared for the future. None of us saw it coming.

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Office Space

JUNE 27, 2024

This format grants employees the freedom to work from their home office while reaping the benefits of in-person collaboration. The statistics are clear: flexibility is becoming the norm, the traditional office is evolving, and employees are seeking greater autonomy and work-life balance.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Investing in virtual addresses for home-based business is beneficial for your business. When you invest in this, you can get rid of the bills and expenses of having a home office. This also works when you share space with other businesses, such as an office building or retail storefront.

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Success

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Thousands of small businesses were left reeling during the pandemic—either closing permanently or temporarily—and minority-owned small businesses bore the brunt of the impact. For the kitchen table turned office. Buying a gift for someone who works from home ? Grovemade Laptop Stand.

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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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Launch Work Places

AUGUST 15, 2023

And if you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or marketing professional, you know the power of podcasts to increase your business opportunities. Extra Perks in Coworking Spaces The reality is that this list of podcasting basics is possible to achieve from either your home office or another podcast recording studio.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Dear small business owner, Where to begin? You’ve adopted new protocols and new methods of doing business. As a small business owner, you have the most demanding job in the world—and you’ve done that job throughout one of the most challenging years in the 21st century. Reinvest in your passion.

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Ruby

MARCH 15, 2022

via GIPHY In an ideal world, everyone on your team would attend your training sessions in their private home offices without distractions and at the designated time. Check out our small business hub for more ways to boost employee morale and retain great employees. Do make your training remote-friendly.

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Ruby

JANUARY 10, 2017

Capital is a common problem small businesses face, and rent isn’t cheap. Whatever your office location, your talent pool is comprised of area residents. The One-Man Show—home office. Benefits of a home office. Challenges of a home office. The Incubator—coworking office.

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Insperity

MARCH 2, 2017

The benefits to co-working spaces may seem obvious to the self-employed or very small business owner who wants something more professional than a coffee shop in which to work. But what about co-working for larger companies? Opportunities to network with potential clients, vendors and new employees.

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Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

For small businesses, it’s worth finding out if your PEO sponsors a 401(k) plan that would allow your employees to defer compensation for retirement while taking advantage of employer matching or other contributions. Retirement plans. This can make compliance quite tedious, especially when you have employees in multiple states.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Requiring employees to return to the office is far more common among small businesses (10 – 50 employees) than large businesses (10,000+ employees)—41 percent versus 27 percent respectively. A minority have added smaller satellite offices or access to co-working spaces (13 percent and 14 percent respectively).

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Launch Work Places

APRIL 19, 2023

Some popular perks include: Company discounts Free food Recognition and appreciation gifts Home office budget Wellness programs or gym memberships Events and activities In 2023, employees have higher expectations of their employers because they have more options than ever before.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Every day, our bright team of live virtual receptionists is cheerfully answering phones for small businesses all over the country. If you’re thinking of publishing your cell as your business number because it seems like the easiest way to go, think again! Google Voice. This may be the most flexible of the options, and it’s free!

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 28, 2016

A reader writes: I am a recruiter for medical offices. I have been in business for 18 years. Most of that time, I have had a home office. I typically will interview my prospects (99% women) at a café or coffee shop.

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Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

This is a good time to think about your small business continuity plan and what that will look like once your virtual office is up and running. Use Ruby’s checklist to optimize your business continuity plan. Can they work comfortably at home for extended periods of time?

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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. There is no HR department or anything like that, it’s just the owner, me, and another worker. The owner’s wife (who has a full-time job so we never see her) manages the finances; I’ll call her Jane.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 27, 2017

I am the owner of a small business specializing in bridal hair and makeup services. The trip was for me to meet members of our team that work in the London office and for some additional training in my role, although it would technically be possible for me to have that training in my home office. Here we go….

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