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10 Things You Need To Do When An Employee Resigns
Whether it’s a bolt out of the blue or completely expected, there are several things you need to do when an employee quits, plus a few additional things you should do to make their departure as smooth as possible for both of you, says Ian Cowley, Managing Director of cartridgesave.co.uk.
5 Benefits Of Accounts Payable Software
Even the most talented accounts payable team can present inefficiencies that cost your business unnecessary time and money. Steve Smith, U.S. Chief Operating Officer at Esker shares five of the benefits accounts payable software can provide your business:
Beyond The Basics: Create A List Of Interview Questions That Reveal The Truth About...
Asking the right questions during the hiring period can help narrow down a field of applicants and ensure that you are hiring the best person for the job, insists Omer Tadjer, CEO and co-founder of collaborative recruiting company Comeet.
3 Ways Your Website Can Grow Your Startup In 2016
There are actually a few web design trends poised to be very prominent in 2016 that have been tested, and shown to improve conversion rates on any website when used correctly. Wes McDowell of The Deep End shares three of the newest trends in website design and user experience that you can use today in order to increase conversion rates on your own site.
Five Steps To Amplifying Retail Profits In 2016
It’s now time to start planning for success in 2016. But how can you start striving for success if you don’t know definitively what success should look like for your business in comparison to your competitors? CEO of Stitch Labs Brandon Levey shares his thoughts.
Pinterest For Business: 4 Tips That Pay Off
With Pinterest boasting a whopping 100 million active users it can be a marketer’s dream: active, loyal, and with disposable income that they want to spend. So how do companies tap into this engaged audience? Leeyen Rogers, VP of Marketing at JotForm, shares some best practices.
Creating A Pocket Of Excellence When Surrounded By Mediocrity
To create pockets of excellence within an organization requires leaders to shield their employees from the negative or mediocre influences that undermine performance. Employees need to be coached on how to positively deal with the negativity when it does breach the pocket, says Shawn Murphy, author of “The Optimistic Workplace“.
Cyber Security At The Start
Typically, the idea of cyber security comes later down the road after a company compromise or when the organization is filing for compliance & regulations. Yet cyber security should be a crucial consideration for entrepreneurs during the initial steps of creating their vision, argues Andrew Ostashen of Vulsec.
Why Success Shouldn’t Be Defined By Revenue, Shareholders, Or Even You
Investor dollars or impressive bottom lines are important for any business, but what these companies fail to realize is that steadfast customer loyalty is the ultimate mark of eminence, says Allison Conkright Engel, Global Marketing Strategy, Sr. Manager - Dell for Entrepreneurs.
5 Must-Haves For Your Shopping Cart
When it comes to offering a top-notch customer experience, one aspect of a retailer’s website is often overlooked: the shopping cart, says Stephen Fontenot of Hostway Services, Inc.
Four Ways To Improve Your Company’s HR In 2016
Instead of hoping human resources issues will resolve themselves in the new year, take a serious look at whether your systems are in good working order. It could mean the difference between a smooth, successful year and one you’d rather not look back on, says Mark Sinatra, CEO of Staff One.
Key Metrics In Managing A Successful Company
Key Performance Indicators can help to evaluate your company and measure and determine the potential of your business concept, says Jeffrey Camp, President and CEO of Ox Bonding. He shares how you can work KPIs into your business to help you understand and grow your business.
Payments: The Last Mile Of Online Customer Intimacy
Removing barriers for your customers is a hallmark of customer intimacy, and customer intimacy is one of three value disciplines that every company must master to dominate their market, says Kurt Bilafer, Global Vice President Sales & Success at WePay.
Nine Types of Clients You Should Cut Loose In 2016
Every great gardener knows the benefits that winter pruning will have come springtime. Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, authors of “The Entrepreneurial Culture“ and “The Barefoot Spirit“ explain how that basic gardening principle can have a huge impact on your business when you use it to cut unruly clients loose.
Million Dollar PR On A Dime
For small startups, the kind of expense far bigger companies throw at managing PR is simply and sadly out of reach. But that doesn't mean you can't launch into the press spotlight, says Ann Noder, CEO of Pitch Public Relations. She suggests five ways businesses can leverage opportunities with the media and land feature stories without spending a fortune.
Smart Spending Tips For Small Businesses To Start Off The New Year Right
There’s a way for small businesses to roll into the New Year without rolling into debt, and that is by spending smartly. Erin Warren, SVP of Marketing, Splender shares some tips to make sure your small business spends wisely.
How To Prepare For Your January Cash Flow Problems Right Now
January is a grim month for many businesses tipping them into suffering cash flow problems. Carl Faulds, managing director of Cashsolv, shares some ideas on how to tide over the period.
Using Competency Based Interviewing To Build Your Strongest Team
Start-up organizations that have neither the time nor the resources to deal with high turnover or alienating customers by hiring the wrong employee are increasingly turning to competency-based behavioral interviewing techniques, says business consultant Andrew Armstrong.
Seven Big Rules To Follow When Firing A Client
Firing a client is one of the most difficult decisions a business owner will ever make. So, how do you do it properly? Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, authors of “The Entrepreneurial Culture: 23 Ways To Engage and Empower Your People“ and “The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built a Bestseller“ shares seven rules to follow when firing a client.
Your 2016 Budget: A Cost And Analysis Guide For Business Owners
Every year’s end, business owners, CEOs, and CFOs strive to reduce their operational expenses, while also maintaining and increasing the business’s productivity and profits when creating their next year’s budget. What key analyses should business leaders consider when establishing their budget for the new year?
Why All Great Business Leaders Are People Artists
People Artists cultivate meaningful relationships with colleagues in order to foster work excellence. They are what an organization needs to combat the epidemic of toxicity in the workplace, argues Jennifer Lumba, Chief Marketing Officer of Rideau Recognition Solutions.
Are You Hiding Behind Your Business Name?
Founder of SunDocumentFilings Stan Huser shares everything you need to know about registering your business name and filing a DBA.
Best Ways To Target E-Commerce Customers
Online shopping is more popular than ever. But what are the best ways to go about targeting certain e-commerce customers? Nikole Haiar, Director of Marketing at Hostway Services, Inc. takes us through a few top strategies.
4 Ways To Stay Ahead Of Cyber Hackers This Holiday Season
With the holiday shopping season upon us, store owners and consumers alike are preparing for the rush. Behind the scenes though, cyber hackers have also marked their calendars in hopes of capitalizing on mass crowds hitting the sales – both in stores and online, warns Andrew Bagrin, founder and Chief Executive Officer of My Digital Shield (MDS).
Hectic Holiday Season: 10 Tips For Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Your Customers
The holidays are hectic and can be stressful for customers and staff alike. Donna Cutting, Founder & CEO of Red Carpet Learning Systems, Inc. and the author of "501 Ways to Roll Out the Red Carpet for Your Customers" shares how you can roll out the red carpet for them both so that you may find yourself earning rave reviews and repeat customers in the new-year.
The Top Five Things SMBs Need To Do NOW To Protect Their Data
Every organization, large or small, is vulnerable when it comes to data loss and disaster, and threats come in many forms: weather, power outages, computer viruses, data corruption, disk drive faults, and everyone’s favorite – human error. Christophe Bertrand, Vice President, Product Marketing for Arcserve shares five critical steps that SMBs would be wise to take now before the next data loss event strikes.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: Preparing Your Small Business For The Holiday Season
A holiday time can impose pressures on a small business which may stretch it to breaking-point. So, what can you do, in your small business, to prepare for the holiday season? Heather Foley, consultant at etsplc.com shares five areas you may want to look at.
Six Rebellious Beliefs That Can Change The Workplace
The optimistic workplace is a vibe that gives you hope that good things will come from your hard work. It emerges when people dare to look for what’s right at work, and in what’s working, shares Shawn Murphy, author of "The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment That Energizes Everyone".
It’s A Numbers Game: The Little-Known Email Marketing Metrics You Should Be Paying Attention...
When it comes to analyzing your email marketing campaigns, there are the standard statistics that everyone pays attention to like clicks, opens, and unsubscribes, but the true beauty of email marketing analysis comes from the lesser-known data, says Eric Krattenstein, United States CMO for Mailify.
3 Challenges Your Business Should Consider Before Expanding International
Before going international, there are still a few hard facts every online retailer should consider. Mark Fabian Henkel, co-founder and CEO of Paymill, shares three tips detailing how shops can avoid stumbles with their international expansion.