Giving feedback is a sensitive issue. If you see a colleague struggling, your instinct is to help them improve. But if you’ve got nothing positive to say, you risk hurting somebody’s feelings. How can you let your teammates know they could be doing better work? […]
When you think of your mentor or a manager figure you respect, what are some of the traits that jump out? A critical thinker? Business-minded? Creative? A word that you may not have considered is mindful, though we bet that person harnesses that quality as […]
As a business owner, the importance of networking is probably not lost on you. Not only can you use it for ways to improve your business operations, but as the “face” of your business, it can help you generate sales and referrals. Unfortunately, the business […]
Facebook ads are great for business. Used by over one billion people every month, it provides the tools to target your audience by precise demographics. But if your business doesn’t have a large marketing department, where do you start? Our new infographic provides small business […]
The costs of running a business can really add up, but where you run your business can make a big difference too. SmartAsset did a study of 80 cities to determine which had the highest and lowest startup costs, and its finding revealed some trends.
There are so many factors an entrepreneur must consider when building their business: capital, location, resources, production and so much more. A business must work like a well-oiled machine in order to be successful — if one gear breaks, the rest of the machine can’t […]
When you own a small business, every dollar counts — especially at tax time. Are you getting the most from your return? It’s time to take a deep dive and see where you can really streamline your taxes and receive the best refund for your […]
Deborah Connor has been riding horses before most people learn to ride a bike. Competing by the age of eight, Deborah has spent her whole life working with horses. Today, Deborah trains and sells showjumping horses. Her story is so unique that it was made […]
Writing a job ad is an important responsibility. You want to reach as many potential applicants as possible and convince the best ones that it’s worth the effort to apply. How can you ensure your job ad will get the response your business needs? With […]
Social media is the go-to portal when customers want to reach out. One customer may post a query on your Facebook page, while another tweets you with a complaint. Either way, your reputation is at stake when consumer interaction becomes so public. How can you […]