Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
In the early 2000s, about 60% of all new business applications were from businesses planning on having employees. The other 40% were from solopreneurs who did not plan to hire employees. But as the chart below shows (click to enlarge), by 2015, 57% of new applications were from solopreneurs (orange in the chart). And in 2020, 66% of new business applications were from solopreneurs.
Virtual Moxie
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
In another post , I mentioned that we humans tend to fall down when we have to estimate the time it will take us to do something. Arnatte wrote to ask me why I think that is. That’s a great question. One I should have talked about! The complete answer is far more complex and nuanced, and I’ll save it for another time. The best short answer I have is that it’s due to our not considering all the things that go into what we have to do.
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Brilliantly Better
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Today I’m going to share 3 things: 2 concepts that I recently learned (or fixed them better in my cognitive field) and one that I created myself, but in close relationship to the first two. I’m sure you already astutely sensed that I’m going to talk about: convex payment the “S” curve pay per epoch. Read more. The post Convex Payment, The “S” Curve, And Pay Per Epoch appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Businesses always want to stay open and profitable. Some may want to expand and add revenue sources, but the bottom line for the typical business entity is to remain open and functional, with products or services going out and money coming in. There are always going to be potential impediments to that happening, though. Any company, regardless of its business model, will have both internal and external threats that can derail its success.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Over the past 6 months new business applications have surged. As the U.S. Census chart below shows (click to enlarge), the surge is continuing with 492,000 applications filed in January. This us up 73% compared with last January. Most of the applications are what the Census calls "applications other than high propensity" (grey in the chart). These are applications from businesses that are unlikely to have employees, such as freelancers, independent contractors and ot
The Marq
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
We put down Buster, our family cat of almost 18 years, this morning after he was diagnosed with advanced kidney disease and failure. He was diagnosed last week and deteriorated very quickly. Overall, he was uncomfortable at first, but we got him fluids and some meds to help through his last few days with us. He had a few last good days on Monday and Tuesday with us, thanks to various family members taking him out under the sun to enjoy the sounds of the little birds that were hatching in our yar
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Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Are you in the process of learning how to franchise? If so, you must think about how you will market your franchise opportunity to potential buyers. Thanks to the widespread availability of information about franchises online, most buyers are highly knowledgeable about how to make smart investments. This means they are unlikely to be receptive to the so-called “hard sell”.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
The nonprofit segment is quite large, employing more than 10% of all U.S. private sector workers. This is more workers than in the manufacturing, construction, or finance sectors. So it's a problem that nonprofits have been hit hard by the pandemic. The chart below (click to enlarge) comes from the Center for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University. It shows employment in the nonprofit sector has fallen by over 900,000 jobs since the beginning of the pandemic.
Bonnie Low Kramen
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
By Bonnie Low-Kramen | February 15, 2021. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker. It’s frustrating and I think it really is more than time to fix what’s broken. I am talking about the perception problem for assistants. For 25 years, I worked as the Executive Personal Assistant to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis.
Brilliantly Better
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
The place I’m living in for the last two years, in Valencia, is really small. It has a few advantages, but space isn’t one of them. The kitchen is so tiny, it can barely hold two people at the same time. Being so small, it means you can reach to anything you need without moving. Read more. The post When Is Being Right Wrong? appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
So you want to take your small business online? That’s great news! After all, customers spend a great deal of time online, so why not meet them where they are? Regardless of the nature of your small business, there are a series of steps you’ll need to take to get things up and running on the internet. Read on to learn about all the things you need to do to take your small business online.
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
International expert in the field of body transformations, Angelo Poli shares the practical diet strategy that will give you the results you want. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price.
Jen Lawrence
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
We all get by with a little help from our friends, but when it comes to hiring guidance for our businesses, we want to make sure that help is worth the investment. There are a lot of options out there and if you aren’t careful, you may not get what you’re actually looking for, especially if you confuse a coach with a consultant (or vice versa.). So let’s start there.
Brilliantly Better
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
As part of a project I recently joined, I got an Apple Watch. For the last month I’ve been playing with it a lot, paired it with with my iPhone, used it as a running tracking device, and so on. The other day I noticed something funny. Every time I get an alert, both my. Read more. The post Apple Watch, Bluetooth And Karma appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Timesheets are the data table that measures how much time an employee spent on his work. People say Timesheets don’t help them track the exact working hours. Using this as an advantage, some easily manipulate their clock in and clock out in a manual timesheet (which we talk about in detail in the article.). photo credit: Mitrefinch. An improved version of this system is the timesheet management software.
Productivityist
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
For most people, the very thought of leaving a full-time permanent job and making the move to self-employment can make them feel anxious. That can often be the reason why it’s so difficult to follow through with those thoughts and sever the ties with their current employer. I know this feeling all too well. I made the move to full time self-employment back in 2010 and I had those some feelings when making the move.
Jen Lawrence
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
We all get by with a little help from our friends, but when it comes to hiring guidance for our businesses, we want to make sure that help is worth the investment. There are a lot of options out there and if you aren’t careful, you may not get what you’re actually looking for, especially if you confuse a coach with a consultant (or vice versa.). So let’s start there.
Brilliantly Better
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
If I would have been alive in 1490, I would probably say today that I’m having a deja vu. For those of you not knowing, Columbus set sail to what would have been named, a few years later, America, around that year, more precisely in 1492. And these days I’m feeling like the same vibe, Read more. The post Mars And Its Columbus appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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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
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
You have a LinkedIn profile. Most everyone does these days. The question is, are you making your LinkedIn profile work for you? This isn’t a rhetorical question. LinkedIn is one of the world’s most powerful marketing tools for businesses and professionals. Many of its most valuable features are valuable because they’re free to all users (or all business users, at least).
AdminUniverse
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Let’s talk about which types of vendors will likely be disappearing from your budget, and the vendors that will take their place. With live events being drastically limited in comparison to previous years, what shift will your business see in your annual budget? It is no secret that the year 2020 made businesses lose quite. Read more. The post Making Cents of Your Budget appeared first on AdminUniverse.
Recruit CRM
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Using the visual medium as a part of the social recruitment process was already present but it's even more in fashion owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote working has increased and for it to happen sleekly it's important for recruiters and staffing agencies to take a step ahead in the digital world. Apart from directly commanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the only solution, Recruit CRM is here with a couple of useful tips as well. 7 Steps To Use A Visual Medium To Enhance Your Recruiting
Brilliantly Better
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
When I was younger, every time I was exposed to a new way of thinking, I was making an “ism” out of it. Like “postmodernism”, or “Buddhism”, or “materialism”, or whatever. Every philosophy, every system, esoteric science, ancient practice, all these were somehow wrapped in their own bubble, and each of them was holding “the.
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 CEO
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
eCommerce businesses have the potential to grow fast but scaling is not easy. You not only have to drive traffic to your site but also turn visitors into leads or, even better, buying customers. photo credit: Pexels. Unfortunately, there is no secret formula for scaling your online business overnight. However, there are some smart strategies you can employ in order to increase engagement and sales.
AdminUniverse
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Things are still transitioning: some offices are bringing their staff back in, while other companies are still remote. How will you set up your environment if you are still working remotely and what are the biggest obstacles you will prepare to face? Although many Executive Assistants work directly outside the office of an Executive, many. Read more.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
You can probably recite your business’s elevator pitch by heart. You’ve said it, or something like it, hundreds of times in casual and professional conversations alike. Now, would you feel comfortable turning that elevator pitch into a full-length business directory profile? If you have a business website and a presence on LinkedIn, you’ve already taken steps toward making this a reality.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Taking out a traditional loan can be very intimidating because these traditional banks are becoming reluctant in foreclosing problematic properties. Getting NYC hard money loans will help these real estate owners to obtain funding in the form of loans. Here are the general principles for hard money and their benefits and drawbacks. A Brief Introduction About Hard Money Loans.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
We are all born to change something in this world and succeed. Some want to have children in need, others want to save the world from ecological disasters, and some just want to sustain their family: as you can see, all these goals can be achieved only with money. Consequently, we need to work, fight tooth and nail in order to earn a fortune, and achieve all the goals that once seemed impossible.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Buying a property is a big commitment and something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. When you are investing in property, you need to ensure that you choose the right plot for your needs. Finding the right property can take time, so be sure to stay calm, assess all of your options and wait until you find the perfect plot. With your new site determined, you can move forward with your plans for your new property.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
As a business, you may rely on incoming traffic to your website to create leads and get new clients or customers on board. If this is the case, it’s likely you’ll have some kind of an SEO strategy to help achieve this. If you don’t, don’t panic! We have some helpful hints and tips to help you get started on your website’s SEO journey. Why should you focus on SEO?
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
You probably don’t even want to think about it, but car accidents happen and when they do, you need to find the best way to deal with them. According to statistics, you are bound to end up at least in a minor accident at some point in your life. Yet, no matter how minor it might be, there are a couple of things that you certainly need to do immediately after it happens.
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