Share This: Here are the best articles we found for the month of April: Three Things I Learned Building an Inc. 500 Company My entrepreneurial journey started with a very simple, and admittedly somewhat lackluster, objective. I wanted to work for myself. That was pretty much it. I wasn’t out to put a dent[…]
Share This: Here are the best articles we found for the month of February: 50 Ideas on How to Motivate Your Employees Engaged employees are motivated employees. When they are engaged, they go above and beyond to help your small business succeed. There are many ways to motivate your employees. A[…]
Share This: Engaged employees are motivated employees. When they are engaged, they go above and beyond to help your small business succeed. There are many ways to motivate your employees. A 2018 Gallup poll shows employee engagement is on the rise. 53% of employees are not engaged and 13% are actively disengaged.[…]
Share This: Employee discipline can be difficult if you do not have clear guidelines, policies, or procedures. Establishing clear policies and procedures is essential for your small business. Write an Employee Handbook Your employee handbook shares your expectations. It is the backbone of your business. Your new employees will have information[…]
Share This: On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new overtime rule for exempt employees. Currently, employees paid below $455 per week must receive overtime. This is $23,660 annually. Job titles do not determine exempt status. Job duties and salary determine exempt status. Are you currently[…]
Share This: One of the best things about a new year is that it represents a new beginning. It’s a time to think about new year resolutions and make plans for you personally and where you want to take your business. It is also a time to look at the past[…]
Share This: Here are some of the best articles we found for our Link Roundup for December, 2019: 32 Entrepreneurs Share the Books They Always Recommend A savvy entrepreneur understands that the ability to empathize with a variety of perspectives is invaluable when growing a business. One of the simplest[…]
Share This: A friend of mine, who became an industry expert, told me once how her small business grew expediently when she started speaking in front of a group of people. Many attendees would follow her as she was leaving the event to ask questions and request an appointment with her. What[…]
Share This: Many times, we struggle with stress and anxiety during the holiday season. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): Seven out of ten adults in the United States say they experience stress or anxiety daily. Approximately 13% of the population experience social anxiety, which increases during the[…]
Share This: As a small business owner, you know it’s time to hustle when the jingle bells. Holidays are a time when people are ready to whip out their credit cards, willing to spend big. While there are plenty of great ways small businesses can market themselves around the holiday season[…]