Employee engagement party ideas that let you take advantage of slow season downtime in the office It’s a miserable state of affairs, but almost every company experiences a slow season of sorts. Sales slump, production grinds to a halt, and employees find themselves with far too much free time on their hands. This year,...
Expanding your small business by staffing up? Here are important things you should have in place before hiring your first employee If you’re reading this because you’re ready to hire your first employee, congratulations! This is an exciting and momentous milestone in your business’s history! That said, there are a whole host of things...
Small business efficiency hacks that will boost your productivity without busting your budget A lot of first-time entrepreneurs believe that the issue of efficiency is something that cannot be improved without further resource investment and they couldn’t be more wrong. Sure, new purchases, hires and innovation can make a massive difference in productivity, yet,...
Ways your small business can improve your workplace efficiency and productivity for a better work environment that also will boost your bottom line Approximately 73% of the U.S. workforce — 100 million people — are considered ‘knowledge workers.’ These professionals deal with massive amounts of information, work inside open office environments, and utilize all...
3 important details to consider when choosing a new office space for your growing small business Choosing a new home for your existing company, or finding a location for your startup, can be a tricky task. When caught up in finding a good location, haggling prices with lot owners, and figuring out parking, selecting...
Reducing workplace stress in your business environment will help you and your employees be more productive and focused on growth Life is stressful, especially when you work in an environment that is riddled with tension and exhaustion. Too much stress can even negatively impact your health, resulting in conditions ranging from nausea to insomnia....
Basic tricks and tips that every small business must know to better manage their growing business and be successful With 99.7% of all businesses in the United States having under 500 employees, it’s clear that small businesses are at the heart of the American economy. However, even with so many small businesses out there,...
Cut business costs in your small business operations to help your company grow more efficiently with these 5 tips Small businesses make up the largest part of the economy, not just in the US, but worldwide, and no matter the fierce competition or the growing pains that come with the turf, any small business...
Businesses can focus on growth and still be socially responsible by giving back to their local community with these simple ways that help your business while helping others Social responsibility is practically a requirement when you run a small business. According to a 2017 Cone Communications study, 87 percent of consumers said they’d do...
Business travel tips that save costs to help you expand on new business opportunities and grow your small business on a budget Traveling for your business can lead to amazing opportunities and connections, but it can also be rather costly. In the United States every year, over $300 billion is spent on business travel. With some...