Your startup is ready to grow beyond its limited boundaries, and this is going to involve utilizing the power of third party service providers to do the bulk of the heavy lifting in many areas of business operations. You will need support in a number of key areas. These include, but are not limited to, cloud services, product manufacturing, billing, marketing, and effective … [Read more...]
Dixie Somers
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How to Successfully Share a Company Building
As a small business, simply having a building in which to conduct your business is a huge benefit to your growth and sustained success. If you’re sharing your building with one or more other businesses, though, learning how to share nicely can also be a big determining factor of your success in the space. Plan for small disagreements in advance by following these tips, and … [Read more...]
Productivity Pet Peeves: 5 Things that May Be Driving Your Employees Nuts
High productivity can help your company better serve customers and improve profit margins. However, a number of problems can arise that cause worker frustrations and drags on efficiency. Workers are on the front line of getting tasks done, and they can tell you a great deal about the factors that are inhibiting productivity. If you listen to them carefully, they can often … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Higher Efficiency and Fewer Problems in the Workplace
Running a business isn’t easy, especially when you have a lot of employees to manage. Some of them are a joy to work with and are great assets to your company, but problems can still arise even when you’ve got quality people. One problem is inefficiency. With the never-ending pressure to cut costs and boost performance, you need to do everything you can to streamline your … [Read more...]
The 5 Most Successful Ways to Recruit Top Talent to Your Company
Companies often struggle with the question of how to consistently recruit top talent for their available job positions. It's an important question, because without quality employees your business is never going to reach its full potential for innovation or productivity. To get the best results, try these five successful ways to recruit top talent to your company. Create a … [Read more...]
Debt and Liability: When Are You Liable for Business Debts?
When your company has difficulty catching up on the bills, you'll start to worry about creditors coming after your assets. There can be a big difference between personal and business assets, but when you're personally liability depends on a number of factors. Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships If you operate a company as the sole proprietor, your personal and business … [Read more...]
Doors, Deeds, and Drives: 5 Ways to Keep Your Business Secure
A safe workplace is one where employees and customer feel secure, where they feel that their information is protected and where there is low risk for damage or injury. Keeping your business secure will save you from future hassles and costs and will keep your customers’ trust in your service or product. Remember, though, that business security is more than just a good lock on … [Read more...]
4 Technologies that Will Change Business in the Near Future
As technology continues to evolve, businesses are forced to overhaul the way they conduct themselves. While many entrepreneurs have benefitted from using new technologies in new ways, the future promises even more. Cloud computing, for example has eased delivery of services, reduced the cost of doing business, and increased profitability. Here are four other technologies that … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Winter
Winter is just around the corner. Not only does the winter bring cold weather, but there are holidays that are celebrated during this time of the year. This is a busy time for most people because there is a lot that needs to be done to prepare for winter. Below are a few things you can do to make sure your business is safe and festive for the winter season. Decorate Your … [Read more...]
