The Best Tools for Managing & Growing Your Business
Table of Contents Accounting Calendar Management Communication Content Management Customer Relationship Management Email Marketing Employee Management Enterprise Resource Planning File Sharing & Storage Inventory Management Marketing & Sales Team & Project Management Time Expense Tracking Vendor Management Final Thoughts –…
Read moreWhy Human Resources is Critical for Business Success
Table of Contents Why the Human Resources Department is Important When Is It Time to Hire an HR Manager? What to Look For in an HR Manager/Employee HR Solutions In-House HR Team HR Consultant Final Thoughts – Why Human…
Read moreHow to Legally Terminate an Employee
Table of Contents Reasons to Fire Someone Things You Should Never Do Can a Fired Employee Collect Unemployment? Avoid a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Illegal Reasons for Termination Final Thoughts – How to Legally Terminate an Employee Firing an employee…
Read moreKnowing When to Sell Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Table of Contents Reasons Not to Sell Your Business Reasons to Sell Your Business Once You’ve Decided to Sell Best Time to Sell Your Business What’s Considered a Good Deal? Final Thoughts – Knowing When to Sell Your Business …
Read moreBusiness Forecasting: Making it Work for Your Business
What is Business Forecasting? The Difference Between a Business Forecast and a Budget The Importance of a Business Forecast Conducting the Business Forecast Business Forecasting Methods The Forecasting Process Business Forecasting Data Sources The Best Business Forecasting Tools Why You…
Read moreStarting a Construction Contractor Business the Right Way
Table of Contents Reasons Why Construction Businesses Fail Preliminary Research Writing Your Business Plan Naming Your Construction Business Getting Federal & State Tax ID Numbers Opening a Business Bank Account Managing Finances Obtaining Required Licenses & Permits Obtaining Surety Bonds…
Read moreKeeping Employees Safe in the Workplace: A Win-Win
Table of Contents Components of an Effective Safety Program Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations Preventing the Most Common Workplace Injuries Protect Employees from Outside Threats What to Do If Your Employee is Injured Final Thoughts As an employer,…
Read moreIs Black Friday Good for Business? The Jury is Still Out
Table of Contents The History of Black Friday How Black Friday Affects Stocks Black Friday in Recent Years Is Black Friday Good For Retailers? Small Businesses Don’t Rely on Black Friday Final Thoughts For decades, Black Friday, the day…
Read moreIt’s a Great Time to Start an Ecommerce Business: Here’s How
Table of Contents What is an Ecommerce Business? Operating Your Ecommerce Business Legally Business Plan for Your Ecommerce Business Key Components of an Ecommerce Business Plan Small Business Ecommerce Platforms Ecommerce SEO Final Thoughts According to…
Read moreInfographic: 5 Best and Worst Places To Run A Business
Editor’s Note: Article and infographics are based on “The 10 Best and Worst Places in the U.S. to Run a Small Business” It’s no secret startups and businesses have a high failure rate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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