Small Business Labs
JUNE 24, 2020
The Effects of the Coronavirus on Hours of Work in Small Businesses , from Yale's Tobin Center for Economic Policy, shows the pandemic's dramatic and ongoing impact on small businesses. The study uses data from Homebase , which provides scheduling and time tracking tools for small businesses, to measure the change in overall hours worked by small business employees.
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 26, 2020
The other day I had to meet somebody and, for whatever reason, the person was late. It was a benign meeting and the guy is usually very punctual, it just happened this time he was late. As I was enjoying my double espresso, all kind of thoughts about punctuality started to run around my head. Read more Saving People Lives, One Meeting At A Time. The post Saving People Lives, One Meeting At A Time appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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Small Business CEO
JUNE 26, 2020
We all know that everything is going mobile nowadays. More and more businesses start to digitize their services, and this is no exception for the retail industry. Stores are slowly but surely taking up on app development. If you’re interested how these retail apps work and how to build one, you can learn here. Since smartphones have changed the way we interact with businesses for the better, we are going to discuss why the retail industry needs to use the mobile medium and create an app. 1.
The Marq
JUNE 25, 2020
I’ve had a some of my readers and family members ask about my morning stretch routine after I referenced it in How to Avoid Burnouts While Working at Home. The routine I use is based on some yoga moves and standard stretches. I highly recommend some sort of routine to get the blood moving throughout your joints for anyone over the age of 30. Mine lasts about 10 minutes and I do it 4 to 6 days a week.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 25, 2020
Regular readers know we cover retirement and the financial lives of baby boomers a lot here at Small Business Labs. The reason is older Americans have the highest rate of self-employment of any age group. So if more people retire later and work longer than in the past, the more self-employed there will be. Transamerica's Retirement Security Amid COVID-19: The Outlook of Three Generations study covers a wide range of topics and is loaded with interesting data.
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 25, 2020
Going out, meeting people – the pinnacle of having fun, for the overwhelming majority of humans on this planet. Also called socializing, in some circles. I’ve been on both ends of this stick: the “monk end”, where I could spend weeks without seeing anyone, and the “people person”, where I would be surrounded incessantly by.
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Productivityist
JUNE 24, 2020
On this episode I’m joined by Jonathan Levi. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and podcaster born and raised in Silicon Valley. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Now more than ever, we need people with the right skills to support our communities, especially the frontline workers who provide resources and care for those most in need.
Admin Awards
JUNE 26, 2020
Assistant, you are a leader. As an assistant, you constantly face obstacles that hold you back from accomplishing your career goals. Whether it’s a job change, shifting deadlines, a micromanaging executive, a toxic co-worker, a high-pressure project, or an intense negotiation with a vendor, the administrative profession is not for the faint of heart.
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 24, 2020
One of the perks of traveling is that you get to meet other people. I know it sounds funny, but, as Sheldon will put it: “it’s funny, cause it’s true” For the last 4 days I’ve been traveling around Spain (in Mallorca, precisely), and, after settling in, I finally got the chance to get a. Read more The Money Diagram. The post The Money Diagram appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 21, 2020
It’s no secret that businesses often rely on their advertising strategies to promote growth and success. Marketing, however, is no simple task – particularly when your business is based in an ultra-competitive market like UK. A campaign draws together a variety of disciplines and relies on market and audience research, creativity, design, and intelligent distribution.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Productivityist
JUNE 24, 2020
On this episode I’m joined by Jonathan Levi. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and podcaster born and raised in Silicon Valley. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Now more than ever, we need people with the right skills to support our communities, especially the frontline workers who provide resources and care for those most in need.
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 23, 2020
While re-reading my blog the other day (an activity I regularly do just to keep things tidy, looking for broken links or overlapping keywords) I observed a pattern. It seems that I write a lot about difficult situations and about overcoming them. The most popular post on my blog is still 50 Ways To Start. Read more Yes, I Can. The post Yes, I Can appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 21, 2020
Yesterday I skipped my article from the 230 days challenge, for emergency reasons: I traveled. I spent almost the entire yesterday on the road, and I simply didn’t have time to write. I am visiting Palma de Mallorca for about a week and just getting here proved to be a consisted challenge. Funny thing: just. Read more Reusable Habits. The post Reusable Habits appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Brilliantly Better
JUNE 22, 2020
9 years ago I wrote a blog post called Being Vulnerable. I know, because that’s the title I was thinking about for this very article. Before starting to write what you’re going to read now, I did a search on my own blog, because, somewhere in the back of my mind, I had the feeling. Read more Being Vulnerable – Reloaded. The post Being Vulnerable – Reloaded appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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Small Business CEO
JUNE 24, 2020
As a business owner, your career relies on thinking three steps ahead. In the interest of proactive planning, you’ll want to prepare a business succession plan for your eventual retirement or in the case of any unforeseen, life-threatening accidents. While some business owners dread even the thought of handing their life’s work off to the second-in-command, it’s your sole responsibility to plan for what happens to your company when you’re no longer the presiding owner.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 25, 2020
Email marketing is the secret weapon that small businesses need to succeed. photo credit: Ketut Subiyanto / Pexels. When you’re running a small business, everything you do has a direct influence on your bottom line. That’s why it’s important that you spend your time wisely and where it can make the biggest impact. If you’re looking for ways to prioritize how and when you should communicate with your customer — look no further than email marketing.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 21, 2020
Marketing is one of your business’s most vital functions. It helps establish your brand, attract new clients, and drives profits. Because marketing is intensely personal, though, many companies feel strongly that it’s a process that should be handled in-house. Their philosophy: no one knows your company like you, so who better to sell your services?
Small Business CEO
JUNE 24, 2020
The importance of financial planning cannot be overemphasized. It is a continuous process aimed at enabling people to make sound financial decisions. The consequences of not planning your finances are dire. That’s why it is important to ensure that you have a financial plan in place – if you want to attain financial freedom. The good news is that there are many companies and individuals who offer financial planning services.
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 22, 2020
A bachelor’s course in Information Systems like BBA is an excellent amalgamation of the domains of IT and business. Management of Information Systems or popularly known as MIS involves coordinating with IT professionals to ensure that the technological needs of a business are constantly met and there are financial investments into newer technologies which could increase the company revenue.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 22, 2020
Statistics indicate that the Forex market is trading more than $1 trillion per day. Add to this all currency options and futures contracts, and the amounts could be another couple of trillions traded on any given day. The International Exchange Committee of the Bank for International Settlements, in one of its latest reports, indicated that it is feasible that the overall amount of Forex-related transactions was around $3.0 trillion.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 23, 2020
Back in the day, the only thing businesses had to really worry about was their product, their customers, and their nearby competitors. That’s all changed thanks to technology, the internet, and the global economy. Now, it’s very possible for brands with humble beginnings to dream of global reach and customer bases. The primary way to achieve that kind of goal, is to take advantage of the latest trends and innovations in the world of digital marketing.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 24, 2020
Beginning your own business venture is as equally exciting as it is daunting. Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, with some people simply wanting to add a new and interesting kitchen utensil to the list of culinary essentials dwelling in our cupboards, and other people, such as a certain Elon Musk, looking to literally launch a car he built into space as practice before following up with countless satellites with the aim of delivering planet-wide internet access from space. photo credit:
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Small Business CEO
JUNE 21, 2020
Having a knowledge-based system can be a great way to boost your company’s efficiency. A knowledge-based system can be defined as a system which can be used to transfer knowledge whether between staff at your company or to your customers. A knowledge based system can be anything from a spreadsheet with your body of staffs working hours written down or a question and answer page on the internet for your customers to read through whenever they have any queries or concerns about your company or bus
Productivityist
JUNE 24, 2020
On this episode I’m joined by Jonathan Levi. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and podcaster born and raised in Silicon Valley. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Now more than ever, we need people with the right skills to support our communities, especially the frontline workers who provide resources and care for those most in need.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 23, 2020
The advancements in modern technology paved the way for any information to be readily accessible and available through online channels. As a result, more and more individuals and businesses strive to establish a strong online presence through their websites. Along with this emerged a market that proves to be quite challenging to infiltrate because of the number of competitors that you can find in various niches.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 22, 2020
The restaurant business has been in existence for centuries. It is easy to understand why- nobody wants to run on an empty stomach. However, for restaurant owners, this space is more than just a place where people come to fill their bellies. While cooking and serving food may look simple to an outsider, running a restaurant is more complicated. Just like any other business, running a restaurant requires skills, artistry, and expertise.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Productivityist
JUNE 21, 2020
This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County. But thanks to technology, their courses and certification programs in various fields are now available worldwide and online for just about anyone who’s interested. You can get 15% off of one (1) course by visiting [link] then enter the promo code timecrafting.
Productivityist
JUNE 21, 2020
This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County. But thanks to technology, their courses and certification programs in various fields are now available worldwide and online for just about anyone who’s interested. You can get 15% off of one (1) course by visiting [link] then enter the promo code timecrafting.
Productivityist
JUNE 21, 2020
This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Established in 1962, UCI offers education for adult learners in Orange County. But thanks to technology, their courses and certification programs in various fields are now available worldwide and online for just about anyone who’s interested. You can get 15% off of one (1) course by visiting [link] then enter the promo code timecrafting.
Small Business CEO
JUNE 23, 2020
If you find yourself in a financial quagmire, an instant loan might be your safest bet. Most instant loans are merely payday loans, which come with a set of eligibility requirements, just like other ordinary loans. Furthermore, even after their approval, payment isn’t always guaranteed since their acquisition requires meticulous attention to detail, specifically if you’re applying for online loans in Canada.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
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