Giving feedback can be one of the more challenging fields to navigate. It requires a sometimes intimidating level of directness, while issuing a degree of evaluation. But it is critical to development in the workplace, and more than that – employees want it. Especially corrective feedback. A 2014 assessment by Zenger/Folkman revealed that 57% of […]
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At some point, your small business will grow and you’ll face an exciting decision: to stay in your current space or find a bigger location. The answer may be an obvious one — if you’ve outgrown your current quarters or need a location that better represents your brand, relocating is the clear choice. Regardless of […]
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If you’re considering opening a new business in a rural community, you’re in luck — small towns often welcome small businesses with open arms. Despite the encouraging atmosphere and untapped market potential, though, there are some special challenges that rural small businesses face. In addition to the regular hurdles that every new business has to […]
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Whether you just launched your small business or have been running it for years, you need to stay abreast of important financial terms and understand how they affect your organization. Armed with this knowledge, you’re better prepared to make sound business decisions that ensure your company’s financial growth and stability. April is Financial Literacy Month, […]
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With the U.S. unemployment rate lower than it has been in eight years, the recruiting process is getting pretty competitive. Small-business owners may sometimes feel at a disadvantage when it comes to hiring, as many small companies don’t have the reputation or resources of larger businesses when it comes to wooing new recruits. However, there’s […]
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No business is safe from public relations crises and the rise of social media have given way to the spread of information in mere minutes. With the popularity of platforms like Twitter and Facebook, it’s not just cat videos that are going viral. Large corporations, small businesses and even individuals have run into problems after […]
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Acquiring new customers is a crucial factor in any growing small business – one that over half of small business owners today cite as a top concern, especially while wearing so many hats at work. If you’re spread thin, focusing on new acquisition can seem like a very daunting task. Without the right tools or […]
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Building Leaders A successful organization requires an inspiring and shared mission at its core, something that we have always held paramount at Frontier. With a strong company culture securely in place, capable leadership follows suit, which goes on to positively impact our employees by creating a supportive environment where they can leverage their talents […]
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New Year’s resolutions are great motivators to refresh in terms of self-improvement, and to positively set the tone for your upcoming year. They do not always need to be extravagant, nor wholly life-changing. Sometimes simple, viable resolutions can have a ripple effect, naturally leading to larger-scale improvements and an overall sense of betterment. One of […]
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Many new companies and small-business owners struggle to keep overhead low while still tackling the essential tasks they need to perform in order to be successful. Outsourcing certain jobs can increase productivity and reduce overhead by allowing you to free up resources to complete other, more crucial tasks without sacrificing any necessities. But when you’re […]
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