Apr 24, 2015 | Running Your Business
When it comes to starting a small business, it can be hard to gain the attention of consumers. There are probably already businesses who are established in your community, making it difficult to break out as the new one. Why not reach out to one of the other companies...
Mar 24, 2015 | Running Your Business
In all parts of life, communication is key. Relationships, friendships and customer service all require people to be able to talk openly. It's especially important when it comes to running a business and conversing with employees. In order to keep an efficient and...
Mar 2, 2015 | Running Your Business
When you're shy, it can be hard to communicate, whether it's in your personal life or in the boardroom. You might be sitting in the background while your extroverted friends and coworkers keep each other entertained. While it can be difficult being the quiet one, it's...
Jan 30, 2015 | Banking and Finance, Running Your Business
The vast majority of small business owners love the flexibility self-employment provides, but they also despise the bookkeeping work that comes with it. A recent survey from TD Bank found that of 508 owners questioned, 95 percent of the respondents love the...
Jan 21, 2015 | Running Your Business
Employee absences can prove pretty costly for employers, so how do small business owners make sure their employees aren’t taking too much time off? A large number of human resources professionals, 75 percent, indicated that employee absences are a significant...
