posted in: Business Books | 1

‘The Better Business Book: 100 People, 100 Stories, 100 Business Lessons To Live By (Volume 2)’ You probably have 100-plus business books on your shelf collecting dust. Some of them you’ve read, some of them you had hopes of reading, … Continued

Connect your customers

posted in: Technology | 1

Don’t give your customers a reason to say no. As time passes, more and more reasons become immediate deal-breakers. The very first was a sanitary storefront. A few generations later, it was air conditioning, then public bathrooms, and slowly but … Continued

Should my company have an email policy?

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As a business owner, you will decide from the get-go how formal you expect your employees’ correspondence with email to be and set that policy in writing. Many employees forget that business email should be limited to business correspondence. Forwarding … Continued

Employee Perks

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8 low-cost benefits that small business owners can offer employees — beyond free coffee Everyone likes to feel extra special, and employees are no different. If a company already offers a competitive wage and benefits package, it can go one … Continued

Connect your customers

posted in: Technology | 1

Don’t give your customers a reason to say no. As time passes, more and more reasons become immediate deal-breakers. The very first was a sanitary storefront. A few generations later, it was air conditioning, then public bathrooms, and slowly but … Continued

Should my company have an email policy?

posted in: HR Advice | 1

As a business owner, you will have to decide from the get-go on how formal you expect your employees’ correspondence with email to be and set that policy in writing. Many employees forget that business email communication demonstrates how professional … Continued

Unprepared

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5 tips to help ensure that your business is ready for unplanned disasters A recent survey shows the majority of small businesses are not prepared should a disaster strike and affect their operations. Nationwide’s Small Business Indicator survey reports that … Continued