Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The magazine Marie Claire was first published in 1937 and describes itself as "the site that women turn to for information on fashion, style, hairstyles, beauty, women's issues, careers, health, and relationships."   The magazine has long targeted working women , so it's not surprising they are covering freelancing. But what's a bit surprising is the extent they are covering it.  Marie Claire is currently featuring a multi-article Guide to Going Freelance as

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Secrets to Achieving Work/Life Harmony.” Webinar Description: You have a “professional” life and a “personal” life, right? But ultimately, it’s all just life, isn’t it? So, how do you balance it all? How do you make sure one side isn’t getting all the attention while the other side suffers?

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Many people are paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more than their original loan amounts because of interest. Unfortunately, many of those people accept interest as the cost of borrowing and using another person’s money. If all of those borrowers understood how interest works, they could be making money rather than paying more and more to lenders.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Imagine you’re going on a vacation. You’ve spent months researching your destination. You have a detailed itinerary of everything you plan to do when you arrive. The excitement is building, and it’s almost time to go. But you don’t just show up to the airport and board a plane. A lot of planning has gone into this trip – from the airline you chose to fly to the hotel you selected to the restaurants you’ll eat at.

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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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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do. Promotions are still largely based on an employee's past performance and that organizations continue to assume the attributes that have made someone successful so far will continue to make them successful in the future (even if their responsibilities change within the organization).

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Bonnie Low Kramen

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

By Ruby Swift & Bonnie Low-Kramen | November 30, 2020. In one of our previous posts on ‘What to Do About Virtual Workplace Bullying’ , we mentioned how the massive shift to remote working did little in eliminating the problems professionals used to face in an office setting. In some cases, issues such as workplace bullying, lack of productivity and poor motivation have been exacerbated by the ongoing global health crisis.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

From offices trading in stuffy cubicles for open-concept layouts to the huge shift to home workstations, office spaces have undergone some substantial changes in the past couple of decades. While no one knows exactly what the future holds for these workspaces, we predict that the next shift will be toward the zero waste office —the answer to preserving the planet’s resources while also benefiting businesses, employees, and consumers.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

This has been a challenging year for businesses around the world, and the fight for survival has never been more critical. 2021 may see a brighter future on the horizon, but by no means will it be plain sailing for businesses in any industry as competition grows fiercer. And all the while, many enterprises seek not merely to survive but to grow, develop and reach new heights.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

As we have adjusted to the “new normal” amidst the pandemic, social media platforms’ role has become more important for all businesses. Even though having an app for your business cannot guarantee a successful brand image, gaining recognition on Instagram can surely assist you in increasing revenue. Why Focus on Instagram? One of the many social media platforms, Instagram is currently one of the most beloved platform with exciting features such as stories, reels, multiple image

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Social Media 72

Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Cyber attacks cost businesses money, valuable trade secrets, and sometimes their reputations. For these reasons, smart companies invest heavily in network security efforts to detect, handle, and deter threats to their computer systems. However, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are types of cyber attacks that seem to fly under the radar of many corporate security specialists.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Research has shown that we’re spending around 6 hours online each day, and that number is rising! With so much time spent on the internet, it’s no surprise that brands are fighting for the limelight in the digital space. An essential part of boosting your brand’s online presence is by increasing your search engine rankings. If your website isn’t appearing on the first page of Google, you won’t drive much traffic (if any), as who clicks beyond page one?

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic left no stone unturned when it came to disrupting industries around the world. Although the pandemic forced some businesses to shutter, it helped others evolve. Economic disruption forced businesses to pivot — most had no choice if they wanted to stay above water amid a shutdown. The growth of digital sales accelerated at warp speed, accomplishing in six months what would have likely taken six years.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 2, 2020

According to several researches, more and more people, due to their laziness (are we being too harsh?), prefer to use digital assistants in order to complete the simplest tasks. Therefore, digital assistances like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa are on the peak of their popularity. photo credit: YouTube. Alexa is considered to be one of the most widely used digital assistants, especially among Amazon users.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Employees want to advance at their job and progress their career paths. Andrew Miller , former CEO of Polycom, Inc., advises promoting the development of employees by offering consistent guidance with your organization for career progression. Miller presented us with a few tips about how workers should be promoted. Set a Timeline. Within your organization, it is important that your employees understand what to expect in the coming years.

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

If you're not aware of the immense power that Instagram holds then beware since it's one of the most used social media platforms in the world and there's a high probability for you to find your next suitable candidate here. 61% of Instagram's demographic consists of active users who are aged between 18-34, making it one of the fastest growing social media platforms!

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Studies have time and again shown that companies promote their employees based on what they have previously done, rather than what they can do. Promotions are still largely based on an employee's past performance and that organizations continue to assume the attributes that have made someone successful so far will continue to make them successful in the future (even if their responsibilities change within the organization).

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