New employees coming into an office for the first time can feel remarkably out of place. Company cultures and expectations can vary wildly between organizations, and job duties may have a lot of small details that can’t be conveyed with a simple PDF or Google Doc. But helping new workers feel comfortable, as well as […]
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Ask any hiring manager or business leader what they want in a new hire, and they’ll probably tell you “good communication skills.” While a strong ability to communicate is essential for any position, there are other soft skills to look for in a new hire as well. To find out which skills are especially valuable,
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Experienced sales representatives can be a huge boon to your sales team. They don’t need a lot of training, and they can be very successful bringing in new clients and closing sales. However, there are times when it may be better to let an experienced sales rep go, regardless of their experience. To know when
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Salesforce Research recently released the third edition of the Small & Medium Business Trends Report. The report shares insights from more than 2,000 business owners and leaders throughout the world on topics that include how demographics shape entrepreneurial experiences, how customer expectations dictate investment plans, the role of technology in a small business, and the
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Employee benefits are becoming an increasingly important part of the package that employees consider when taking—or deciding to stay with—a job. But fewer than half of small businesses currently offer employee benefits, according to a new survey by Clutch. Are you selling your business short by not providing the benefits your team wants? Here’s what
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Depending on the size of your business, sifting through applications of unqualified candidates can be either a minor inconvenience or a full-time job. It’s hard to tell if people are just hopeful or if they really don’t understand what they’re applying for. If you’re tired of reading bad applications, here’s how to hear from better
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. That saying applies to salespeople as well. It’s almost impossible to transform someone who is unsuited for sales to become a top sales performer. You’ll get the best sales results when a new employee is a good fit from the start. Here’s
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By Adae Fonseca The sheer rate at which new products, services, and updates are launched means that the already-competitive job market is struggling to keep up, creating a skills gap that widens with each new development and release that is announced. Any business looking to not only stay relevant, but truly compete in today’s tech-driven
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Few small business owners relish the process of hiring employees. It takes time away from their business, it’s stressful, and most entrepreneurs don’t enjoy interviewing job candidates. What’s more, the hiring process could be opening your small business to legal risks even without your knowing it. Reading a recent survey by QuickBooks Payroll about small-business hiring,
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Is your small business planning to hire employees this year? Doing so might not be easy, according to a new survey from QuickBooks Payroll that polled small business owners and hiring managers at small businesses. The survey revealed ambitious small business hiring plans for 2019: Nearly three-fourths (73.4%) of survey respondents plan to hire more
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