Prepare your small business for the worst-case scenarios – from business liability to data loss – avoid events that could be a disaster for growth or operations Is your small business capable of surviving a disaster? Have you purchased small business disability insurance yet? As unfortunate as it is, risk is an inherent part...
When treated with respect and empowered, millennials can actually become your most loyal and hardworking company employees Want to know something a little hair raising? By 2025, three-quarters of America’s workforce will be millennials. Yes, in only 7 years, your employees will primarily be members of Generation Y, that giant, diverse, confusing group of...
Nurturing happy employees is not only a better work environment for everyone, but it can also help your small business grow & prosper You know what’s a recipe for disaster? Unhappy employees and a toxic work culture combined with life in the social media age. I’ve seen it happen time and again — rightfully...
A diverse team will ensure that your small business is open to new ideas, problem-solving and ready for growth opportunities Quick, name something that’s vital for every business, regardless of size. If you said diversity, you’re either incredibly sharp or you made an educated guess based on the title of this article. Either way,...
Strategies for dealing with an unsatisfied or difficult customer that will help minimize any damage to your small business reputation and future sales For those who run a business, it’s inevitable that you’ll have to deal with your fair share of difficult customers. I can assure you that there’s not a single company in...
From data security and payment flexibility to employee and customer communication, follow these strategies to help you succeed as a small business I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of these articles on how to ensure a small business succeeds by now; they’re a dime a dozen. Most tend to focus on the basics of...
Even small businesses are at risk for cyber attacks – here’s what your business should to ensure your cybersecurity is up to par with big business efforts With more and more ransomware, e-fencing, and phishing attacks making the news each day, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important — yet many small business owners aren’t taking...
Strategies to keep the new generation of millennial employees motivated and productive for your business Employee motivation can be a tricky thing to decipher. Some believe it’s driven by a hierarchy of desires, others by intrinsic rewards. Whatever the truth behind motivation is, you can be damn sure millennials are going to turn at...
Small business office moves bring many local marketing opportunities to reinvent or reconnect your business with employees and customers Whether you’re expanding the company or simply relocating, an office move is not only cause for celebration, it’s also a fantastic marketing opportunity. Sure, moving can be stressful (after all, there’s a lot to keep...
10 actions small business owners can take that make them a bad boss to employees It’s one of those cases of being unable to see the forest for the trees — most bosses think they’re on the same wavelength as their employees. Unfortunately, in more situations than not, their employees are actually miserable. No...