(Image Source) Assessing the value of the people working for you can be a difficult job. Not only will you like many of these people, but it can also feel wrong to compare people’s financial value, especially when they’re first starting out in their career. Of course, though, in reality, there will always be … Read more
If your business is struggling to generate leads, rest assured that you’re not the only one. Lead generation is an essential part of keeping any business above water, but it can definitely be tough at times. Having numerous methods for generating leads should help you to get your business in front of the right people, … Read more
What classes as customer service now is entirely different from the 70s and 80s. Back in the day, companies could get away with murder. In fact, they used to make customers feel as if they were doing them a solid instead of the other way around. Nowadays, this strategy will lead you down a dangerous … Read more
Image Source When new businesses fail, most of the time it’s due to running out of cash. Poor cash flow management is the nemesis of the more than 80% of new ventures that go out of business in the first year. It takes a lot of capital to get started, no matter … Read more
If you sell to customers on credit, you are probably already using dunning letters. These are simple notes that tell a customer “Hey, you’re overdue. Can you please pay us?” You can send a dunning letter via email or as a paper letter. Sounds simple? Actually, no. To write an effective dunning letter requires great … Read more
One of the most significant challenges human resources professionals face is balancing the needs of the company with the care of its people. Creating standards for productivity isn’t just about encouraging the employees to stay on task, but also how the business can improve. To be more productive as a human resources manager and … Read more
As an experienced business owner, you’ll have accumulated a vast wealth of business knowledge and insight over the years. This information is highly valuable, both to you and your fellow business owners, particularly those who have only just started their own business and need support and guidance to really make a difference in the competitive … Read more
Still think that a financial advisor marketing plan is just for the big firms? Think again! Running a financial advisory firm is hard. In the early years, it’s a hustle to find clients and pay the bills. Five to seven years into the practice, there are workflows to optimize, staff to hire and train, … Read more
Facebook marketing for financial advisors is the new frontier. Here are 5 tips that will help you rock your next Facebook Live (or host your first one)! There are more than two billion monthly active users on Facebook. That’s just one of many eye-popping statistics about the popular platform, according to statisa.com. And business … Read more
Many business owners who have mastered the steps necessary for accurate tax accounting actually look forward to tax time because they know they have filed accurately and are expecting large refunds. However, should you fail to report some of your income or claim greater deductions than are allowed by law, you may find yourself dreading … Read more
The obstacles someone is facing trying to navigate the modern business world are very different than the challenges our parents had to overcome. The dynamics that the market requires now, the high standards and the shift in culture are impacting everyone. Our environment is changing, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it is … Read more
Your business is your baby! You should never stop looking for new ways to innovate and make it better. It’s important to think about the future in order to stay relevant among your competitors and to grow personally as a small business owner. Of course, you should think twice before investing in new technology, … Read more
There’s a noticeable difference between people’s lifestyles then and now, prompting older generations to conclude how life was so much simpler during their time. In contrast, everyone seems to be busier now more than ever, thanks or no thanks to the technology that makes people preoccupied for hours. In the workplace, things aren’t any … Read more
This article was originally published by Index Code The future of work is remote, and in no industry is this truer than in programming and software development. A globalized workforce allows companies to harness the skills of programmers from around the world, saving time and money in the process. Many companies, including Stripe, ESPN, and … Read more
If you are an experienced business owner and you are looking for a new venture, you may decide to buy an existing business. It’s a good way to hit the ground running and if you have the foresight to buy a fledgling business and turn it around, you stand to make a lot of money. … Read more