Success

APRIL 14, 2023

“Every business has different startup costs, but they all have one thing in common: having a financial cushion,” says Bob Marshall, the business growth and strategy executive for the Small Business Development Group at Wells Fargo Bank. You need to know what your costs will be and whether your business is scalable.”

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OCTOBER 3, 2021

One big point of difference small businesses have is that they’re much better positioned to deliver genuinely excellent customer service. You, the small biz entrepreneur, are face-to-face with your clients. Your small business is nimble, able to deliver custom solutions better than lumbering corporations.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

What if we told you there was an easy way for your small business to do it—reducing your workload, helping the team complete tasks more efficiently, improving communication, making it easier to meet tight deadlines and, ultimately, just making things work better? Morris asks. That was a big investment early on… it’s not optional.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 20, 2024

Are you seeking fresh and effective employee recognition ideas for your small business? Let’s start by briefly defining what a small business is. Small Businesses and Their Struggle With Employee Recognition Small businesses may hesitate to prioritize implementing employee recognition programs.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For more thoughts and tips about boosting customer satisfaction and following your small business dreams, be sure to check out the Ruby blog and subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Minutes ! The post Boost small business revenue without spending a pennywith employee recognition.

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Success

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Last year we watched small businesses feed the needy, host socially distant dance parties and power-wash playgrounds , all while their doors were closed. And although for some 2021 may finally feel like business as usual, the truth is many (if not most) small businesses still need our help. Census, 67.5%

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Success

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A journey filled with unexpected events is an apt comparison for what many small business owners encounter in entrepreneurship. During a conference in 2015, the future co-founders started talking about a mutual passion to address the problem of equity in the small business space. What is Hello Alice?

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Success

AUGUST 3, 2023

Running a small business means lots of daily fires and immediate problems to solve. In fact, finding and researching the best retirement plans for small businesses can take time and effort you may not have right now. So, what retirement plan is best for small business owners?

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a small but significant percentage of SMEs, these costs can escalate to as much as £9,999 annually. The post Technology failures are a major headache for small businesses appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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Ruby

MARCH 28, 2024

With that in mind, let’s review some time-saving habits your small business can adopt today to kick your productivity into high gear! Via GIPHY Modern small businesses have two major advantages over companies of the past—we can outsource and automate a large portion of our tasks. Plan your day. Automate and outsource.

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McKensey

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Despite a range of challenges, Latino-owned small businesses are growing rapidly. Investing in their potential can support future generations of Latino entrepreneurs and boost the US economy.

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Small Business 98

Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Small Business Saturday 2023 (SBS) falls on November 25. Not only did it stick, but it became a profitable and pivotal day for businesses looking to their end-of-year profit goals. billion in consumer spending at small businesses that day. It’s worth a little effort—last year, American Express reported $17.9

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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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McKensey

OCTOBER 2, 2024

US micro-, small- and medium-size enterprises, like their global counterparts, struggle with productivity. But a win–win economic fabric connecting all businesses can maximize their potential.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 11, 2024

Introduction Recruiting the right talent is crucial for any business but can be particularly challenging for small businesses. In this article, you and I will explore the best recruitment software for small businesses in 2024, helping you find the perfect tool to streamline your hiring process.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Just 15 percent disagreed that implementing the changes would increase their and/or their HR teams workloads, suggesting that the expected benefits for employees and businesses could come at the cost of those tasked with steering through the changes.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Many small enterprises stood in the path of two recent US hurricanes. How many firms and workers were put at risk, and which sectors could feel the greatest impact?

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Small Business 126

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A new report from Samsung suggests that the stereotype of the typical small business owners as a person who work around the clock is outdated. Around half of full-time business owners in the UK say they have no fixed work hours at all, preferring a fluid workday set up.

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Success

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They are coming: Taylor, Travis and about a zillion other people are headed to Las Vegas to witness the festivities for Super Bowl LVIII—and small businesses across the city are hoping to capture the economic boost through Super Bowl promotions and preparations.

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McKensey

MAY 3, 2024

MSMEs are vital for growth and jobs, but struggle with productivity. The route to higher productivity lies in creating a win-win economic fabric for all companies.

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Small Business 111

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 17, 2022

When it comes to small businesses, these roadblocks seem even more vast. In this article, I'll take you through some easy but effective strategies to help small business owners enhance their employee engagement levels. 9 Employee Engagement Strategies That Small Business Owners Can Use.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Zoe shares tips on managing a team of assistants, working with small businesses as a hybrid assistant, and the differences between the executive assistant and chief of staff roles. Zoe Hill has 16 years of experience as an executive assistant and is the founder of Premier Admin Services.

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Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Designed by Bolder in close collaboration with Antilooppi, this dynamic workspace within a larger office complex offers high-quality solutions for small businesses as well as adaptable spaces for larger, established companies.

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Insperity

JULY 27, 2021

Joining a PEO may make it possible to keep your organization’s internal team small, while other companies struggle to increase HR headcount to keep up with growth in other departments. Myth 3: “I’ll lose my status as a small business.”.

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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. The most important thing small business leaders can do is be authentic. percent of existing U.S. Lead with your heart and soul.

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Insperity

APRIL 9, 2020

Take a deeper, more comprehensive look at the CARES Act with our recent webinar, “Opportunities for Small Businesses,” hosted by Insperity’s Tom Himmer, vice president of customer development. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Eligibility.

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BMT Office Administration

JUNE 26, 2023

In particular, traditional business financing options like bank loans have been declining since 2020 — where they fell 6% from 2019 (43% to 37%, respectively). That trend continued in 2021, with only 34% of small businesses applying for bank loans. After all, if you wanted to start a business, how would you acquire capital?

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 2, 2025

Buddy Punch : A simple and user-friendly platform for small businesses, combining scheduling and time tracking. For businesses seeking a flexible and intuitive scheduling solution, Buddy Punch delivers efficiency and control across diverse work environments. Fewer app integrations compared to competitors.

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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Over a third of small businesses have not upgraded their systems for four or more years. The post How Cloud-Based OS and Device Management Help SMBs Modernize and Secure Workforce Tech appeared first on Spiceworks.

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WellSteps

DECEMBER 17, 2024

RELATED: Discover the WellSteps Small Business Program Wellness Case Study Success Stories This wellness case study illustrates, in short, how Derby Recreation Commission has built a program that fosters a culture of wellness, achieves high employee engagement, and serves as a model for its community.

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BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the era of RTO mandates, remote work may become an even more significant competitive advantage for small businesses that continue to offer it. This might be good news if you’re a small business that can’t afford to compete with fancy catered lunches or things like Google’s infamous office nap pods.

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Insperity

JULY 18, 2017

When launching a new venture, many small business owners bring family and friends on board as employees. It’s often a great solution for busy, cash-strapped entrepreneurs. Support from family and friends helps business owners focus on growing their companies, rather than the hassle of hiring.

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Insperity

APRIL 7, 2020

Small Business Exemption. The absence of the employee or employees requesting leave would entail a substantial risk to the financial health or operational capabilities of the small business because of their specialized skills, knowledge of the business or responsibilities.

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All Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The space opened in mid-2022 and has about 50 members. The Clearing is a private daytime work lounge with a dedicated hospitality team, food and beverage from on-site restaurants, and premium meeting rooms.

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Insperity

APRIL 29, 2021

And, because of their lower numbers of employees, small and medium-size businesses tend to struggle in the negotiation of competitive rates. As a result, the National Conference on State Legislatures reports that small businesses pay an average of 8% to 18% more than larger organizations for the same health-insurance policy.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For small business owners, there are several benefits to choosing a CPEO over a non-certified PEO, including: CPEOs are solely liable for the payment of federal employment taxes on wages it pays to worksite employees. CPA-affirmed documentation that they remit employment taxes in a timely manner.

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Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2018

A strategic business partnership is not a business relationship that looks to exchange or extract value for your business from the other organization. A small business, for example, might partner with an industry-specific organization or association in order to reach a specific target market.

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