Professionalisms
4 Reasons A Diverse Sales Team Will Boost Revenue
Eliot Burdett, co-founder and CEO of Peak Sales Recruiting, says they have seen an increasing number of clients recognize the business value in finding diverse sales reps and have identified the top 4 reasons a diverse sales team will boost revenue this quarter.
The Long And Short Of Rebranding Your Business
Rebranding your business can be an exhausting task, but is often necessary especially if it is done under desperate circumstances. Chris Low, founder of MyTeamPlan, explores the issue.
Professional Organizer Tips For Your Business
The New Year brings new opportunities to fine-tune things that work and change things that don’t. One of the best resolutions you can make for your business is to get organized. Lea Schneider shares some professional organizer tips.
Startup Business Investments Around The World
If you’re looking to invest in or launch a startup, Rocky Chan, business consultant for Enterph.com shares some basics about the business.
Pay Your Payroll Tax With R&D Credits
Senior Tax Manager at Sensiba San Filippo Evan Stephens and Carlos Freitas, Director with Hull & Knarr LLP, shares how start-up companies have an opportunity to save cash.
8 Ways Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive With SEO
Maulik Patel, managing director at HireSEOAgency shares some foolproof ways through which your business can stay effectively in the market with SEO.
e-Commerce: Why You Need It And How To Do It Right
E-commerce is well within reach of virtually every small retail business, and with consumers demanding an easier way to find and purchase products, businesses need to incorporate an online sales strategy to remain relevant. John Donovan, CEO of Bizfi shares how and why.
7 Ways To Spot If An Interviewee Is Right For Your Team
Each business has its own definition of “Googleyness”, but essentially, an interviewer is looking for candidates that for candidates who fit in with their team. Phil White, Managing Director at Novell Coffee, takes us through ways to spot them.
What’s The Most Important Trait To Look For In An Employee?
Hiring is far more art than science. You could easily ask five great businesspeople about the best way to hire talent and get five different answers. The answer? Go with your gut, says Kyle Zagrodzky, president of OsteoStrong.
6 Things Every Startup Needs To Know To Attract Top Talent
When you are still building credibility, and finding your place in a competitive market, it is especially important to hire the right employees. But, how? Kelly Barcelos of Jobsoid shares six approaches to hire top talent.
Insuring Directors And Officers Through M&A And IPO Events
Corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offerings (IPO) bring necessary capital and resources to a growing company. But, these transactions can also be the impetus for legal recourse - a significant liability for the company’s directors and officers, says Jeff Van Gulick, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lines Practice Leader, HUB International.
Six Questions To Ask Now (Before Tax Day Creeps Any Closer)
Yes, February is here and tax filing deadlines are getting uncomfortably close. But there's still time to make some savvy tax decisions that will pay off for you and your business. Tax attorney Barbara Weltman identifies several questions you should be asking yourself (and your CPA, of course) right about now.
5 Threats To Your Online Business Reputation
Your online reputation has taken a hit, and you’ve narrowed it down to one of five factors. Heather Landau, founder of Open A European Company.com explains how you can approach each one of them.
Defending Groundbreaking Ideas From Killer Competition
If your idea is truly groundbreaking, then it’s likely that there are others who would be interested in capitalizing upon it themselves. You need to learn how to protect it.
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Public Speaking From Donald Trump
by Mike Smerklo, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Next Coast Ventures
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How To Securely Transact With An Overseas Client
Doing business with a client who is based outside your country can be a risky affair. Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com looks at a few ways to deal securely with an overseas client.
5 Essential Guidelines To Selecting The Right CRM For Your Startup
CRM software can really help you build the foundation of a successful startup. Rohit Thakral, CEO of Target Integration, shares some guidelines to help select the right one.
7 Essential Components Of An Effective Video Outreach Strategy
If your business has yet to develop a video marketing plan, you are likely already losing out to competitors savvy enough to incorporate video into their business development plans. Andrea Kalli of www.virtualassist.net/ shares seven crucial tips that need to be integrated into your outreach plans.
3 Ways To Cultivate A Strong Culture With Remote Workers
Research shows that workplaces where culture encourages employees to own their happiness and share the company’s vision will outpace their competitors. Jonathan Sacks, CEO and owner of the PUSH Agency shares three solid tips for cultivating a strong company culture, even in a structure reliant on remote teams.
Stop Selling!
People love to buy but they hate to be sold. So “Stop Selling!”, says Larry Kendall, author of "Ninja Selling: Subtle Skills. Big Results."
How To Make Your Staff Care As Much About Your Business As You Do
by Tom Brialey, Managing Director of Action Storage
Keeping your staff focused on your business’s mission is much easier said than done. When you don’t...
Protecting Small Business Data – Six Steps
by David Zimmerman, CEO of LC Technology International
Even the smallest of businesses relies on data. Whether it’s detailed schematics on a product, a formulation...
Vulnerability Assessments: Poke Holes Beforehand So Nothing Falls Through
Vulnerability assessments quantify an organization’s overall exposure to weather risks, both obvious and unforeseen. Furthermore, it allows a business to take the next step and address each risk in terms of preparation and probability, says StormGeo Senior Meteorologist Dave Gorham.
3 Essential Tips For Small To Mid-Sized Businesses To Manage Holiday Returns
by Spencer Moore, EVP of Sales at Speed Commerce
Peak season 2016 was one for the record books. Total e-commerce sales reached a whopping $91.7B, representing...
5 Creative Experiential Marketing Ideas For Startups
As the owner of a startup business, you want to make sure that your marketing campaigns are as effective as possible. Justin Isles, Director of The Events Structure shares 5 creative ideas for getting your startup the recognition it deserves.
Building A Great Team Culture
It’s difficult to focus on building a Great Team Culture when you’re simultaneously trying to build a great product or service – but both are critical for the long-term success of your company. Jack Litewka, author of "The Sophisticated Manager: A Guide to Success" looks at how you can do both at the same time.
Is it Time For Outsourced Accounting?
Scott Anderson, Small Business Services Partner-in-Charge at Sensiba San Filippo, shares 6 steps to help you go from burden to benefit when it comes to accounting for your small business.
5 Hidden Ways Paying By Check Is Hurting Your Business
Even though the use of paper checks for business payments has been slowly declining, most U.S. companies are still using them for 50 percent or more of their vendor payments. But there are at least six hidden costs that can drive the true cost of check writing up dramatically, hurting your business in the process, says Karla Friede of Nvoicepay.
Asia Pacific’s Small Business Leaders Buoyed By Intra-Regional Trade
The digital economy is so fundamentally changing how we work and live that tomorrow’s Asia will likely bear little resemblance to the region we see today, predicts Karen M. Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific
5 Tips To Take Your Small Business To The Next Level
To get to the next stage, a small business may need a top-to-bottom evaluation of its existing business practices and tactics, and the implementation of new growth strategies. Stephen Sheinbaum, founder of Bizfi shares five strategies business owners can use to take their company to the next level, while enjoying the success they have already established.