Candidate Review: 5 Things to Think About When Viewing Resumes
The job hiring process is complicated and long. In fact, the average corporate job posting receives 250 applicants. So if you’re a hiring manager looking to find the best candidate for a job opening, it’s important to know how to review resumes effectively. But this can be easier said than done. For this reason, we’ve created […]
Social Media Best Practices for Today’s Small Business
If you own a small to medium-size business, then you know just how important it is to use social media. Today’s generation is all about social media and the internet, and it’s not dying down any time soon. More and more consumers are using the internet and social media platforms to make their purchases and […]
Only Hire the Best: How to Find Highly Qualified Employees
When you’re building a small business, you can’t skimp on the type of people that you hire. As you try to find employees, you might find it more difficult than you anticipated to get the right people for each available position. Once you learn how to find employees and make the best hires, your whole business […]
Don’t Break the Bank: How to Create a Functional Small Business Budget
According to a study, an astonishing 82% of businesses fail due to money flow problems. This is mostly due to poor resource management and accounting. Small businesses are more at risk of running into money problems than large enterprises due to relatively low revenue and their urge for growth. Many small businesses blow all their income on […]
Census 2020 Countdown
The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here is a quick refresher on what it is and why it’s essential that everyone is counted.
Beating the Odds: Why So Many Small Businesses Fail (And What You Can Do to Avoid It)
Before the end of the first year of business, 30% of new businesses fail. Beyond that, 50% fail during the first five years and before the ten-year mark, 66% are set to fail as well. Why do so many businesses tend to fail before they can get their feet underneath them? Is it something we have […]
10 Vital Brand Development Tips Every Business Owner Needs to Know About
There are over 30.2 million small businesses in the United States. Whether you have an established company or you’re in the budding entrepreneurial stages, your brand development is a crucial ingredient to your business’s success. Your brand tells your story and it’s what sets you apart from the competition. Let’s get into the top tips you need […]
Nervous About the New Hire? Here’s How to Guarantee Employee Success
Did you know that 30 percent of new employees leave within the first three months? Reasons vary from poor company culture to miscommunication of expectations. If your company is a revolving door for new employees, something’s got to change. It’s not enough to give them an orientation package and a cubicle anymore. Younger generations of workers don’t […]
5 Priceless Lessons in Business Communication Skills for Local Companies
A lack of good business communication skills can sink a business. In every relationship whether personal or business, being able to communicate effectively is important. Knowing how to relate your ideas to a diverse group is essential if you want to reach the desired outcome. In business, leaders must be able to effectively express their goals and expectations. Communication has to flow […]
The Complete Business Owner’s Guide to Forming An LLC
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Before you grow, consider taking the formal step of forming an LLC. When formalizing your business, you have three primary options: Limited Liability Company, S-Corporation, or C-Corporation. Out of the three, LLCs tend to be the most popular. LLCs work for two-person teams or […]
