Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The San Diego Union Tribune's Would you live in a van? Two San Diego women launch startup for boho traveler movement covers a new app - conveniently called The VanLife App - targeted at VanLife nomads. The article provides a good description of VanLife: "For those who haven’t heard of it, “vanlife” refers to a recent bohemian trend of people buying cargo vans, old ambulances, school buses and other boxy vehicles, and converting them into livable apartments on wheels (think of it as a do-

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

I’m happy to welcome to Chris Krimitsos as the guest for this episode. Chris is a father, husband, community builder and ever-evolving innovator. He loves people and their stories and has leveraged his gifts of connecting others to build communities around entrepreneurship, podcasting, and multimedia. This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

There’s more to attracting and retaining customers than just having great products and a stand-out brand. Customer experience plays an important role in whether consumers decide to make a purchase or come back to your business again. In fact, American Express reports that 17 percent of Americans will spend more money because of a positive customer experience, but more than half of shoppers have scrapped a planned purchase as a result of subpar service.

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The Persistent Assistant

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Cognitive flexibility means ensuring your thoughts and responses are as malleable as play dough. This involves switching your thinking, in order to rev up your brain cells and enable you to be robust in problem-solving and reasoning. As an office professional you will often have several things flung your way in one go and flexible thinking will mean that you are able to prioritise these things according to many variable factors like priority, availability, manageability, resolvability etc.

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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.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Pew Research's As Economic Concerns Recede, Environmental Protection Rises on the Public’s Policy Agenda covers a recent survey asking Americans about their policy priorities. As their chart below (click to enlarge) shows, there is a wide partisan divide on the issues people think are most important. The top 3 policy priorities for Democrats are the environment, healthcare costs, and education.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

I’m happy to welcome to Chris Krimitsos as the guest for this episode. Chris is a father, husband, community builder and ever-evolving innovator. He loves people and their stories and has leveraged his gifts of connecting others to build communities around entrepreneurship, podcasting, and multimedia. This episode is brought to you by the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Typography plays a critical role in getting the pulse of the message right. The right font at the right place can often prove to be the differentiator between hitting the bull’s eye and missing the mark altogether. The difference between ‘ We’re here for you ’ and ‘ We’re here for you ’ says it all. For graphic designers, capturing the viewers’ attention is a core focus of the job profile, and any designer worth their salt knows the importance of a perfectly suited font in getting the job done.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

According to recent research into the consumer habits of 5,000 respondents across Europe, sustainability is a top priority for the vast majority of shoppers. When asked about the importance of different sustainability attributes, such as organic production and recyclable packaging, only nine per cent said none of the issues was important to them. “Greening” a business is not only beneficial to the environment, but it can also help companies to attract and retain customers, meaning a healthier bo

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Small businesses frequently find themselves in precarious situations, particularly when it comes to money. A recent survey from G2 showed that almost a quarter of SMEs struggle with “access to capital”, with only 15% declaring themselves “financially stable.”. That goes to show that even the smallest knock to a company’s bottom line can have potentially ruinous consequences, and although small businesses may consider themselves immune from cyberattacks, the reality—and financial toll—of the situ

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Regardless of how long you’ve been a small business owner, there’s always room for improvement. That may seem obvious, but it’s worth keeping in mind. None of us are born with a business playbook burned into our brains. In many situations, you’ll have to make an educated guess based on the data you have at your disposal. Now, your ability to make those guesses will improve with experience.

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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.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

People are doing a lot of prognosticating about what will happen in 2020, but one thing is certain: Cyberattacks will get worse. For small businesses, this is cause for alarm. Lacking the time, IT expertise, and deep pockets of major companies, the small businesses that make up the foundation of the economy are sitting ducks — especially considering that 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses specifically.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

LinkedIn Sales Navigator offers something really useful called Advanced Search. It lets you find hundreds of relevant leads in minutes. For salespeople, it has completely changed the game in their favor. So if you’re wondering how to get the most out of this feature, we’ll go through the top tips below. But first, a quick introduction… What Is LinkedIn Sales Navigator Advanced Search?

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Every business wants to equip the most cutting edge technology for operations. This technology gives them a unique space in their industry. Not only customers but competitors of that business also praise them because of the technology they use. Also, the latest technology helps the company have low production costs and low overhead costs, and hence they can sell at a much cheaper price then their competitors.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Whether you’re a member of the marketing team in a big corporate company or a small business owner who has just started out, you need a solid marketing plan and apt strategies to promote your content. Even if your product or services are top-notch, you won’t be able to gather customers if they are completely unaware of it. You need to put your brand out there, where potential customers notice your product and are intrigued to buy it, leading to more sales and revenue generation.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Having a clean and comfortable office space is very important for any business. It can provide a positive first impression for potential clients and encourage productivity and professionalism to anyone who occupies the space. But most of the time, maintaining an ample office space can be very expensive. According to reports, the average office rental space in New York begins at $85.20 per square foot.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

The small business entrepreneur is typically cash-strapped and has to make do with a shoe-string budget. For those who have established their small or large businesses though, the use of trade show displays is a marketing strategy that can reap excellent returns. ExpoMarketing has been around long enough to know all the tricks of the trade to support the entrepreneurial spirit.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

30.2 million small businesses exist in the American marketplace. While each of those companies possess unique qualities, what unites them all is the fact they needed money to get started. Therein lies the value of taking out a loan. Getting a business loan is a rite of passage for most entrepreneurs. Can you guess what one of the first questions money-seekers ask when they’re hunting down funding?

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Did you know that only 20% of businesses actually use a corporate retreat benefit? And while you may be a part of this percentage, you must admit, it takes a lot to plan a corporate retreat. Let’s take choosing a location for example. With all the options there are out in the market, how do you know which destination is perfect for your team? Searching for the perfect locale for your next corporate retreat?

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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.

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Small Business CEO

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

With the ongoing uncertainly around Brexit that has engulfed the United Kingdom over the past several years, it would be no surprise for investors to be put off investing in property. However, despite the uncertainly, international investors are still showing keen interest in investing in UK property. Moving forward, investment opportunities in the country could potentially soar depending on the impact of Brexit.

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