It’s always a challenge for every small business to keep employees motivated and happy with the company. Sometimes it’s overlooked because, unlike other factors, its concept is broader and non-figurative. Nonetheless, it’s still imperative to keep employees happy as well as inspired to work for your small business. To help you with that, read the… Read More…
A Guide to Manage a Small Business’s Online Reputation
At least 75% of consumers, nowadays, tend to research a small business online before actually transacting with them. Seven in every ten consumers tend to be unforgiving of sellers if they experience something bad regarding the transaction. In relation to this finding, experts believe that online reputations as well as customer service are both viable… Read More…
Writing a Business Plan
One way to increase the chances of success of any venture is to have a business plan. According to Matthew Jenkin for The Guardianm, “Whether you’re a startup or an established company, a carefully crafted business plan is a road map to your firm’s success.” You can read the full article here. If you would… Read More…
Small Business Management Tips
When it comes to small business management, there are simply some tasks that an owner should never miss doing and remembering. These tasks can be quite vital to its survival. Any kind of business, big or small, will find it very difficult to make it on its own. That’s why you must be there to… Read More…
The Risk of Ignoring Training
Many business owners and their important employees are stuck in daily routines that are needed for running businesses. Most of them do not believe that there is any need to engage in training to improve their performance or leadership skills. But thinking like that has some serious drawbacks and small businesses are risking a lot… Read More…
More Jobs from Small Businesses
Figures suggest that small businesses are starting to hire more people. This comes from the increased confidence in the economy as it becomes stronger, and another reason is the lowering of concern regarding the new health care legislation. Based on research, the number of hiring by small firms has nearly doubled in the past half-year…. Read More…
How Small Businesses Deal with Mobile Devices
The number of employees bringing their own mobile devices at work is on the rise. Even if there is an increasing number of employees doing this, many small businesses do not have policies that deal with the practice. Experts say that this can cause problems because the use of these devices at work has some… Read More…
Small Businesses Are Not Job Makers
It is a common belief now in the U.S. that small businesses are the ones creating new jobs. But according to a new report by Kris Dawsey, who is an economist for Goldman Sachs, that belief is not accurate at all. Dawsey explains that the size of the business is not the determining factor in… Read More…
The Cost of Employee Fraud
Employee fraud can be very hard for any business, but it can be more of a problem for small enterprises. A small business runs on credit and so even one instance of employee fraud can cost a great deal. They are at risk of losing it all because of fraud. This is the reason why… Read More…
New Use of Security Cameras for Small Firms
Small firms are finding new uses for security cameras and surveillance systems. New technologies are now being made available which allows these systems to be used for boosting business and sales in general. Some firms are also finding uses for the cameras in their marketing efforts. The new technologies can asses how well the store… Read More…