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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.
Nail Your Sales Pitch By Catering To Personality
There is no perfect sales pitch. But there are better and worse sales pitches for different personality types. The key to nailing your sales pitch is to adapt your message and delivery to the prospect’s personality, says Merrick Rosenberg, CEO of Take Flight Learning and author of "The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does".
Timely Tips For Navigating The Unknown Successfully
How does a leader overcome conflict and other major issues that impede progress? Author of "The Journey of Not Knowing" Julie Benezet shares seven ways for leaders to face the future in a world of divisive politics, shifting expectations, and constantly looming unknowns.
Is It Time To Change from An S-Corp To A C-Corp?
Current tax reform proposals put forth by the incoming Trump Administration and the Republican House of Representatives would greatly reduce tax rates on C-Corps. Such a reduction could turn out to be the largest tax rate reduction in U.S. history, says Lance Christensen, CPA, partner at Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP.
Ten Things You Can Do By December 31st To Cut Your 2016 Tax Bill
Excerpted from J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2017, here are some simple steps you can take right now to decrease your 2016 tax bill.
What Is Business Owners Insurance And Do You Need One?
Entrepreneurs routinely get solicited by insurance agents for a business owners policy (BOP). In this article, we will take a look at what a business owners’ policy (BOP) is and why you may need one.
How To Make Your Small Business Legit
There's benefits to making your small business legitimate. Yet many small business owners are unaware of the whys and hows. Desha Elliot, CEO and founder of PB7APP shares some of the must-dos to move your business from the garage to the skyscraper
8 Ways To Banish Winter Doldrums And Increase Productivity
You can tackle winter doldrums and boost productivity by shaking things up. The status quo of the same old routine in the same old setting gets tiring. Try some of these eight tips to make you feel better and more productive this winter.
How To Choose The Best Project Management Software
Project management software can be especially tricky to choose since there are too many choices and as many different situations as there are companies in the world. Nate Vickery, editor-in-chief of Bizzmarkblog.com, shares how you can choose what's most suitable for your situation.
4 Benefits Of Software Integration For New Businesses
In an attempt to keep costs down, many business owners elect to purchase standardized business tools like Microsoft Excel or Intuit Quickbooks. But CEO and founder of PerfectMind Farid Dordar says the lack of integration between these tools combined with missing features can have a significant impact on productivity and costs in the short- and long-term.
DIY Social Media Advertising v. Expert Help: Examining The Real Cost
What is frequently misunderstood is how much time it takes to properly manage a social marketing campaign. Raghav Mathur, VP Strategy, Partnerships & Business Operations, G/O Digital examinse the most important elements of a strong social media marketing strategy and assess the real cost of implementing in-house versus bringing on an expert or agency for help.
8 ERP System Characteristics You Shouldn’t Compromise On
An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software comes to combine various functions into one system. Here, information is stored in a single database and shared by all departments. Kaloyan Dimitrov, founder of Coriti.com gives some advice for choosing an ERP system.