In addition to hiring traditional employees, businesses now have the option to contract out to freelancers for specific projects, job functions, or other business needs. With millions of today’s global population currently working as freelancers, these individuals offer a vast number of services including graphic […]
Operating a successful small business requires a certain degree of flexibility and willingness to adapt. Although economic instability can make things a lot more difficult, there are measures you can take to be more prepared, even during a recession. While your specific business needs will […]
Remote working has been more and more popular since the turn of the millennium. And since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it seems like the whole world has been working from home. It‘s not just a trend though, it looks like even when the pandemic is […]
Recent economic and societal events have had enormous impacts on small businesses in practically every industry. If that weren’t tough enough, many entrepreneurs are realizing that their old business models may no longer be profitable or sustainable for the future. What can you do to […]
The first round of the Payment Protection Program (PPP), executed as part of the CARES Act on March 27th, set aside $349 billion to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. While the CARES Act provided temporary relief for small business owners in need, those […]
If your business is struggling, you might need to take drastic measures to turn the ship around and improve your bottom line. But how can you cut costs when your biggest expense is paying your staff? Layoffs are typically one of the last-resort efforts to […]
You’re the boss of it all. You know how your industry operates. You know how to develop solutions and how to market and deliver them. But do you know the most effective order in which to carry out your daily tasks? When you find yourself […]
Operating a small business legally and safely requires a good amount of research and proactive planning, but the pandemic has made this responsibility much more serious and urgent. With rapidly changing laws, guidelines and recommendations, it’s essential to stay up-to-date on the latest information to […]
As a small business owner, you might already know how to stay safe and secure online. But as you expand your business and grow your team, you can actually increase your potential vulnerabilities to digital fraud, phishing and more. While you might be able to […]
The always-available mentality that enables us to connect with each other around the world has a particular effect on small businesses: Consumers expect you to respond with urgency. Advancements in technology and communication continue to close that window of time. For smaller operations with very […]