Employee Referrals: 5 Ways to Read Between the Lines
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Why & How You Should Nurture Financial Wellness at Your Firm
It’s one of the top trends in employee benefits right now, and it’s cheaper than retirement plan funding or health … Continued
8 Ways to Reward Employees Without Breaking the Bank
Small businesses may not have much leeway in their budgets for bonuses but other ways to reward outstanding work can … Continued
5 Reasons to Start Your Business in a Small Town
Big cities, home to a range of fast-growing industries and a diverse, talented workforce, would seem ideal for launching a … Continued
7 Ways to Help Improve Your Customer Service [Video]
No matter how good you think your product or store is, having quality customer service can be the difference when … Continued
5 Small Business Recruiting Tips to Attract the Top Talent
Attracting top-notch employees can be challenging when your business is first starting out. Although it may feel like an impossible … Continued
Do Small Businesses Have to Offer Health Insurance to Employees?
With the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) passage in 2010, small businesses have greater responsibility for covering health insurance benefits when … Continued
10 Tips for Small Business Marketing
As the owner of a small business, you are likely the chief lead generator and chief marketer. These tasks may … Continued
How to Avoid 5 Common Small Business Mistakes [Slideshow]
Only about half of all new businesses survive five years or more, and only about a third survive beyond 10 … Continued
10 Legal Documents and Forms Every Business Should Have on File [Slideshow]
One of the often-overlooked chores is creating and maintaining certain legal and professional documents that every business should have on … Continued
The Pros and Cons of Your Business Starting a Podcast
More small businesses are starting podcasts to reach customers. In fact, 89 million people listened to a podcast in 2015, … Continued
Small Business Donations: How Charitable Contributions Can Help Attract Customers [Slideshow]
Research shows small business charitable contributions can help companies connect with their customers and their community. According to a 2010 … Continued
How to Start a Small Business on a Shoestring Budget
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Shared Office Space: The Benefits and Disadvantages of Coworking
A key challenge for many small businesses is keeping costs low. One key fixed cost is real estate. Sure, many … Continued