Hope for the best, and plan for the worst. As a small-business owner, that’s one adage you can’t afford to ignore. Proper planning can be the difference between a business weathering the storm or succumbing to the elements. You already know the importance of a clear business vision — measurable goals, key indicators, and an […]
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This week’s guest is Shana Mallin. Shana is Director of Customer Premise Equipment with Frontier Communications, and she has 24 years of experience in telecommunications technology. Shana and her team work with businesses of all types and sizes to help identify ways to increase revenue, decrease costs and improve customer service via technology. During this episode, […]
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Leading a small team can be daunting in a big way. Every action counts and there is no room for slacking or flying under the radar. But there are advantages – small teams provide more of an opportunity for immediate impact and a better understanding of all of the issues impacting the team, things that […]
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Many large corporations will hire interns this summer, and there’s nothing holding your small business back from doing the same. Internships provide career-minded students with valuable experience — but they can also benefit your small business in a variety of ways. Here are a few of the most compelling potential payoffs of hiring interns for […]
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We are almost halfway through 2016, which means it’s time to review the goals you set in January for your small business. This gives you the ability to make any necessary adjustments and outline your goals for the next six months. A mid-year checkup not only gives you useful insight into your organization, it can […]
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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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It’s no secret that happy, healthy employees are the most productive employees. Company culture has become increasingly important to America’s workforce, especially as millennials begin to make up a larger chunk of it. We don’t just want to work for paychecks anymore: employees want to work for businesses that value their wellbeing and that help […]
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When it comes to your business, you want to stay adaptable, innovative, and secure. To be truly competitive in this day and age, you need to look at workplace flexibility and off-site networking. But when you allow employees to work from anywhere, you open up potential security risks. Keeping your proprietary information protected is crucial, […]
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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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Traveling can be stressful, and traveling for work requires even greater efficiency and focus. Knowing how to make your journey as hassle-free as possible gives you more time to concentrate on the purpose of your trip — so you can keep a clear head for that big pitch meeting or marketing campaign update. Whether you’re […]
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