Last week we took a look at what several business experts, entrepreneurs, and business thought leaders predicted was going to unfold for small business owners in 2020. Now, in part 2, I want to share additional predictions about advertising, marketing, workplace issues, retail, and more. If you missed part 1, be sure to read The Year […]
You might not realize it, but your business know-how and drive is valuable to people outside your company, too. Whether you’re volunteering in a soup kitchen or mentoring students, there are plenty of ways to pay it forward. And this is the perfect time of year to do exactly that (or make a New Year’s
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This is the time of year for both reflecting on the past and planning for the future. As the calendar year winds down, many small business owners use this relatively slow time of year to set goals for the year ahead with an annual goals meeting. Coming up with budgets, forecasts, and goals for an
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With the stock market setting new highs, you don’t need to be an economist to see that companies of all sizes are doing quite well right now. Combine this with excellent consumer confidence levels and extraordinarily low unemployment numbers, and it makes for a lot of companies with cash on their hands. It should be
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Veteran-owned businesses are an important engine of economic growth. New research from Experian has found that veterans tend to own and operate business with a larger employee base, and veteran-owned businesses have better longevity and sustainability than non veteran-owned business. (Experian analyzed and compared the credit data of veteran-owned businesses and non-veteran-owned businesses from 2015
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What’s the benefit of hiring young employees? They can bring fresh ideas and talents to your small business. And by providing them with the right direction and support, you will bring out the most of their abilities and also give them the space to learn and grow. To find out more, we asked members of
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By Andy Bailey For B2B companies, team members are one of the main reasons clients turn into repeat buyers. Without great team members, client service and operational execution suffer, which means your business will also suffer. It’s as simple as that. As competition increases in the B2B world and products and services become more commoditized,
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By Steven Macdonald Running your own business is one of the most rewarding and also stressful and time-consuming jobs you could ever do. Especially when you’re first starting out and growing your business, there is never enough time to get everything done. You need to figure out very quickly how to be productive. The trouble
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By Bruce Hakutizwi How is your motel business performing? Industry statistics suggest that you should be, on average, close to 70% occupied throughout the year. Whether you’re achieving these rates or not, there are many ways you can further boost your motel’s success. The hospitality industry is doing well in the United States with total
Has your business become . . . well . . . boring? I think most entrepreneurs share my passion for “shaking things up.” But if you need some prodding, here are 10 simple ways to make changes to your life and business that will grow your company, too. 1. Update the technology you use in
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