Share This: Owning your own business or leading a team of people takes a lot of time, energy, and work. It can be difficult to maintain a work-life balance, especially when you are taking on a new project, job, or business. Here are some statistics for workers in the United States:[…]
Share This:Running a small business is exciting to many people but it can be difficult at times. Although there are some challenges when you start your own small business, many of these challenges are fixable. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA): About two-thirds of businesses with employees survive at least two[…]
Share This:For many people, the beginning of the year is a time of setting New Year’s resolutions, implementing new changes, and defining new goals. The beginning of the new year is a clean slate. It is a good time to think about where you would like to take your business and[…]
Share This:The end of the year is a great time to organize your thoughts and think about what you need to improve for the following year. Think about adjustments you need to make. What could you do to improve yourself and your business? What goals could you complete in these[…]
Share This: Once you have thought of a new business idea, consider taking steps to validate your new business will make money. Many times, entrepreneurs are so excited to start their business because of a new idea, they don’t take the time to research whether their product or service will really[…]
Share This: If you plan to start your own business or if you have already started, you should develop a full marketing plan for your new startup. Long ago Peter Drucker, a famous business consultant and author said, “The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so[…]
Share This:When starting your own business, you will need to decide on the business structure of your company. This decision will impact your taxes, how much paperwork you will have to complete, and your personal liability. You should review each business structure wisely and choose the one that fits your[…]
Share This:Employee turnover is one of the biggest costs to a company. Sometimes it may be caused by bad hiring practices such as recruiting bad talent that does not match the position or overlooking certain things to make someone fit. However, voluntary turnover (resignations) from your top and best employees[…]
Share This:If you are trying to market and grow your small business, social media is a great tool if used properly. According to research, 65% of adults now use some type of social media with Facebook being the most widely used. These sites provide an opportunity for you to market[…]
Share This:Workplace stress can be a problem at any small business especially during the holidays. According to a survey conducted by Virgin Pulse, starting as early as October, 64% of survey respondents say holiday-related stress causes them to be distracted at work. This stress causes 30% more anxiety than usual[…]