As employees return to the office after stay-at-home orders have been lifted, everyone has one thing on his or her mind: safety.…
Why the Gig Economy Is a Great Place for Young People to Get Their Start
by / ⠀Startup Advice / July 16, 2020
Enter the gig economy. Now, anyone with the motivation and skills to work can pursue a variety of service and sales roles. …
Why an Ergonomic Workplace Improves Employee Productivity and Satisfaction
by / ⠀Startup Advice / July 15, 2020
Employees are most productive when they’re happy and comfortable. Implement ergonomics in your workplace, from individual work stations to company policies.…
What Does Data Security Look Like When Everyone Is Working Remotely?
by / ⠀Career Advice / July 15, 2020
In the best of times, few companies practice proper data security. As COVID-19 struck, coupled with remote work, most IT teams had not been fully prepared.…
Customer Acquisition vs Customer Retention: What Makes More Sense?
by / ⠀Finding Customers• Startup Advice / July 15, 2020
What should your business focus on in terms of strategy, acquiring new customers or retaining existing ones? There doesn’t seem to be a definite answer.…
As a small business owner, there are a number of expenses that can be deducted from your return in order to reduce your tax burden. Some potential deductions are obvious, but some may be surprising. The best way to make sure your business is deducting as much as possible while staying within IRS guidelines is to hire a certified public accountant who can provide financial and tax advice. Here are 20…
3 Ways Entrepreneurs Paint Themselves into a Corner with Budgeting
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship / July 10, 2020
Budgeting isn’t a big deal if you start early. Only if you operate without a plan does budgeting become a major headache. …
If you’ve heard of link building before, it was probably in the context of search engine optimization (SEO). And to be sure, link building is highly associated with SEO; in fact, it’s a critical component of any SEO strategy. But if you’re not interested in SEO, or if SEO isn’t your primary marketing strategy, you might write off or underestimate the value of link building services. The reality…
Are Your Customers Happy? How Online Reviews Can Make or Break Your Business
by / ⠀Startup Advice / June 18, 2020
To build a strong reputation, you need positive reviews that reflect not only happy customers, but also a willingness to address concerns.…
4 Ways Businesses Are Playing to Their Strengths During the Pandemic
by / ⠀Startup Advice / June 15, 2020
Not every company can maximize on its strengths today, but there’s no predicting what’s around the corner. Be prepared to capitalize on whatever comes next.…