Innovation is alive and well. With new technologies emerging daily we’re able to constantly engage with the latest and greatest software tools for nearly everything. As a small business owner it’s really tough to know which solutions are right for your business. Especially when the budget is tight. Luckily for you, there are plenty of […]
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While most people look forward to slowing down for the holidays, it can be stressful time of year for small business owners. Instead, as a solopreneur, it can be demanding. That’s because business success often relies on your direct involvement. It doesn’t seem possible to put your online business on autopilot. This makes it difficult […]
When you’re scheduling meetings between clients, vendors, and your employees, things can get sloppy real quick if you’re not organized. Disorganization tends to cause rushing between appointments. Even worse, you’ll earn a reputation as someone who’s unprepared or forgetful. That’s not fair to anyone — especially to yourself. Instead, you need to optimize meeting times […]
Leadership comes in many forms. Some are naturally born leaders while others spend years climbing up the ranks to become influential. Regardless of how they got there, they all great business leaders share the same basic qualities. Here are eight qualities great leaders have in common: Integrity As a leader you need those around you to […]
Whether you like or dislike networking events, the reason for attending should be clear. You want to meet other people who you could potentially work with in some capacity in the future. You may be good at starting up a meaningful conversation and may even meet a ton of people who you connect with. However, […]
A few years ago, it wasn’t as popular for freelancers to publish rates on their website. In fact, there was a decent amount of advice online that suggested you should avoid listing pricing online because it limits you. While this is true if you set your prices too low, sharing the right price on your website […]
Reducing the costs of doing business can increase the net profits of that business. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to go about lowering costs. Cutting down on the amount of supplies a business uses is one way is to lower costs. Another is to stretch the length of time between purchases of business […]
Are you a small business who works with team members in various locations around the globe? How do you go about effective virtual team meetings over the internet? One thing you need to know about virtual meetings is that they are no different from physical ones. At the end of it all, you should have […]
The life of an entrepreneur never ends. With a constantly evolving market and never-ending competition you can’t let your guard down even once. In order to stay on your toes it’s imperative that you’re working at maximum efficiency each day. So where do you start? You guessed it – your morning routine. Here are four […]
One of the great things about technology is that it allows you to work more effectively — even if you have a remote team. Building and managing a virtual team can be a great way to take advantage of a talent pool available in multiple locations. However, one of the difficulties involved with managing a […]