Picture an HR professional walking into a trendy office with a group of very casually dressed millennials. AWKWARD! Welcome to today’s small business! Sure the environment is fun, casual, and comfortable. But what about HR? Can HR really fit in? Of course HR can fit in -- as long as the HR representative can adjust to the new environment. Oh, and get rid of that age old … [Read more...]
Is Your New Recruit a Good Fit for the Position?
The two most difficult decisions human resources professionals must make with regard to a recruit are the decision to hire them and the decision to keep them or let them go at the end of their probationary period. Determining the candidate's skill and experience is usually a relatively straightforward process. What is complicated is determining after the hire whether or not … [Read more...]
Increase Your Productivity Levels with a Treadmill Desk
I’m always trying to think of ways to boost my energy and productivity levels when working from home. It’s so tempting to work on the couch, and I’m always getting distracted by the thought of tasty snacks. Is it any wonder that I’ve gained a few pounds since leaving a job that had me on my feet for over 40 hours a week? If, like me, you have no inclination to do exercise … [Read more...]
Dynamics of Quality Teamwork
Talk about any masterpiece of the world -- the biggest mega structures, cloud-hugging skyscrapers, or even blockbuster hits like Titanic, or The Avengers. What do you think is the force that made the creation of such marvelous wonders possible? It’s quality teamwork. Everything that went into these works of art was a result of collective efforts put in by people who worked on … [Read more...]
7 Steps to a Healthy Mind for Healthy Business
Stress is an accepted part of business life, but left unchecked, it can transition from being an essential tool for getting through that task list to something that affects both our mental and physical health. It is clear that actively working towards a healthy mind for the entrepreneur could translate into tangible profits and lead to a future defined by prosperity. Here … [Read more...]
Best Practices to Help Your Startup Business Take Off (Part 1 of 2)
If even established companies encounter occasional catastrophes, startups just getting a handle on their businesses will definitely experience a few bumps along the way. In fact, venture capital database CB Insights found that nine out of 10 startups fail due to practical reasons. These include the lack of a market need, financial instability, and cost issues. These cold … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Outsource Your Payroll
Businesses are forever changing, whether it is through advances in technology or branching into new markets. However, one thing in business that will never change is the importance of paying your employees. While many businesses still choose to manage their payroll internally through manual bookkeeping or payroll software, more and more companies are seeing the benefits of … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Help Women Entrepreneurs to Success
Entrepreneurship is increasingly recognized as a real opportunity for women in the new economy and a driver of economic growth. Between 2002 and 2007, the number of women-owned businesses grew by 20%, whereas the growth in men-owned firms was 5.5%. Furthermore, the economic impact of women-owned businesses is just under $3 trillion annually in the United States, and creates 16% … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Turn Your Hobby into a Business
What does it take to turn a hobby into a business? For many, the very idea can be daunting. Yet just as any journey begins with a single step, so too does the union between personal and professional fulfillment. Starting a business will require complete dedication from all business owners regardless of gender, but a number of specific opportunities cater to women in … [Read more...]
Get More Out of LinkedIn
Are you using LinkedIn to full effect? For most entrepreneurs, the answer is “no.” I’ve worked with and talked to hundreds of entrepreneurs and—generally speaking—most of them aren’t taking advantage of the potential of LinkedIn. That’s a real shame, because LinkedIn is a great place to generate leads and brand yourself and your business. In fact, of the top three social … [Read more...]