Operations (287)
Struggle At The Junction Of Work Life Balance
- Tuesday, 07 May 2019
- Operations
- Written by Deborah Huyett
In the wake of open office spaces and hot desking, another trend is making its way to the forefront: personal devices as work tools. Mobile tech has removed the barriers between work and personal lives. Before mobile devices, a clear division existed between personal and professional life; today, work emails are answered at 1 am and Facebook updates are sent from employees’ desks.
Read more...When It Takes Money To Make Money
- Monday, 15 April 2019
- Operations
- Written by Deborah Huyett
When you own your own business, there may come a point when running your company requires you to spend a good chunk of change. Most start-ups and even successful enterprises may not have enough liquid cash to afford the price tag of equipment, goods, or real estate up front. You may need financing.
Read more...Ways to Save Money on Printing Costs
- Wednesday, 10 April 2019
- Operations
- Written by Danielle Loughnane
If you own a small business or your main source of income comes from freelancing you know that cutting costs is an essential part of your day. It could be as small as saving money by buying a slightly cheaper coffee for the office or buying office supplies in bulk. It could even mean cutting down on printing costs. In fact, you can save a lot of money on printing costs. Between the actual printer, paper stock, and toner; printing can get expensive. Before pressing Command + P on your Mac, make sure you’re not throwing any unnecessary money away.
Read more...How to Approach Public Relations on a Budget
- Sunday, 24 March 2019
- Operations
- Written by Grayson Kemper
Public relations is how businesses promote their brand to the public. Press attention from news outlets offers an opportunity for brands to share more details than what can be shared in advertising and gain exposure on a wider scale.
Read more...3 Tips For Creating A Clear Vision To Ensure Business Success
- Monday, 18 March 2019
- Operations
- Written by John Collopy
Running a business is similar to taking a family vacation. To be successful, both require meticulous planning, clearly defined roles for everyone involved, and a predetermined destination.
Read more...Instagram Stories: A good way to market your brand?
- Monday, 18 March 2019
- Operations
- Written by Danielle Loughnane
Incorporating social media into your marketing strategy is crucial to grow your business. Used correctly, social media creates awareness for your brand and allows you to reach potential customers faster than other marketing campaigns such as direct mail or referrals. While companies have previously relied on Facebook as the go-to Social Media platform to advertise, Instagram is slowly gaining momentum for companies looking to advertise to younger generations and increase sales
Read more...Make 2019 Financial Goals A Stretch, But Also Keep Them Realistic
- Monday, 11 March 2019
- Operations
- Written by Kathy Longo
The first few weeks of January are filled with optimism as gym memberships soar and all those New Year’s resolutions have yet to be tarnished. When it comes to financial goals for the New Year, people should reach high but it is important that the goals really are attainable.
Read more...Why It’s Important To Take Control Of Your Data In Today’s Marketing
- Monday, 04 March 2019
- Operations
- Written by Scott East
Every time you or I buy so much as a hamburger we probably create data in a computer somewhere that reveals what kind of burger we prefer, if we add pickles and onions, and whether we purchase fries with it. And, from a marketing standpoint, that’s extraordinarily advantageous.
Read more...What to Do If You get Audited by ICE
- Monday, 21 January 2019
- Operations
- Written by Danielle Loughnane
According to a press release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); as of July 2018 they had delivered more than 5,200 I-9 audit notices to companies in the United States. While ICE audit notifications are a bit different than tax audits, they should be taken just as serious. If your business gets audited by ICE are you prepared? This article explores what to expect if you do get served an ICE notification and how you can protect yourself before, during, and after an audit.
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Here’s How You Can Make the Most Of Your Small Business Processes
- Monday, 21 January 2019
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
Every business has processes whether it’s opening the door and turning on the lights every morning or managing a complex order fulfilment process. How you manage and optimize the processes that run your business can make the difference in your success in both your business and your personal life. Take a look at what goes on in your business with an eye to spotting things that could be done better, more easily, or in completely different ways. What you find may make big changes. Check these seven areas and start refining your business processes.
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