This Mom Created A Home Business That Allowed Her Husband To Retire From His Day Job

September 4, 2017 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further information. Stacey Harris is a Digital Marketing Strategist, Speaker, Author, and Trainer. She’s worked with everyone from one-woman shops to large start-ups.

September 4, 2017 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further information.

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The Truth About Hiring And Managing Independent Contractors In Your Business

AllBusiness. comDoes your small business regularly hire independent contractors or freelancers? If not, you’re not alone. A recent poll of over 2,200 small businesses conducted by Manta finds that few small business owners are taking part in the “gig economy” trend. Instead, the majority would rather hire permanent, salaried employees.

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Does your small business regularly hire independent contractors or freelancers? If not, you’re not alone. A recent poll of over 2,200 small businesses conducted by Manta finds that few small business owners are taking part in the “gig economy” trend. Continue reading “The Truth About Hiring And Managing Independent Contractors In Your Business”

13 Techniques To Make New Employees Feel Welcome

AllBusiness. comWhen you’re bringing new folks onboard, you want them to get to know their coworkers, get a feel for your corporate culture, and feel welcome enough to bring their own ideas or energy to help the team. More, if someone feels like they can’t fit into the team dynamic, they’re very likely to go hunting for another job, something that’s a loss for everyone. So what’s the best way to help new staff get to know everyone? To find out, we asked 13 members from Young Entrepreneur Council this question:My office has a wall that prominently displays photos provided by each team member.

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When you’re bringing new folks onboard, you want them to get to know their coworkers, get a feel for your corporate culture, and feel welcome enough to bring their own ideas or energy to help the team. More, if someone feels like they can’t fit into the team dynamic, they’re very likely to go hunting for another job, something that’s a loss for everyone. Continue reading “13 Techniques To Make New Employees Feel Welcome”

How To Make Good Money Making And Selling Homemade Candles

Combining your hobbies and interests with a business is an excellent idea. When you love what you do and you’re passionate about it, everything else with your business will more easily fall into place. Candle making for profit is a good business idea for those who love candles and understand the process of making them. The good thing about candles is that there is a never-ending supply of scents you can create to appeal to just about anyone.

Combining your hobbies and interests with a business is an excellent idea.

When you love what you do and you’re passionate about it, everything else with your business will more easily fall into place.

Candle making for profit is a good business idea for those who love candles and understand the process of making them. Continue reading “How To Make Good Money Making And Selling Homemade Candles”

Online Schools And Universities With Remote-Friendly Education Jobs

August 30, 2017 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further information. Online teaching jobs are popping up all over the place, and its no wonder why. Between fully virtual schools and remote programs at popular universities, there are tons of opportunities today to get an education outside of the classroom.

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Online teaching jobs are popping up all over the place, and it’s no wonder why. Continue reading “Online Schools And Universities With Remote-Friendly Education Jobs”

4 Ways You Look Good By Making Your Staff Look Good

AllBusiness. comAs a manager, your success isn’t measured by what you accomplish alone—it’s about what you make happen with the resources you have. And the most important resource you have is your staff. Whenever there are new projects or initiatives, give your staff an opportunity to be involved so they can contribute their knowledge and experience and develop themselves for future opportunities.

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As a manager, your success isn’t measured by what you accomplish alone—it’s about what you make happen with the resources you have.

And the most important resource you have is your staff. Continue reading “4 Ways You Look Good By Making Your Staff Look Good”

14 Startup Tips From Small Business Pros

AllBusiness. comIf you want to start your small business right and reduce your chances of failing, you’re in luck. All across the country, there are experts who have seen firsthand what business owners often do wrong—and right—and can help you avoid similar mistakes. Experts from the nation’s 63 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are more than happy to share their advice for starting and growing a business successfully.

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If you want to start your small business right and reduce your chances of failing, you’re in luck. All across the country, there are experts who have seen firsthand what business owners often do wrong—and right—and can help you avoid similar mistakes. Continue reading “14 Startup Tips From Small Business Pros”

Why Starting A Distribution Company Might Be Your Best Opportunity

Many of us think about starting businesses at some point in our lives. The first step that fuels the fire is when we notice a need in the market. We either see something that people need, a pain point that’s not been addressed, or an opportunity to compete with other companies. Unfortunately, what we’re really doing is limiting ourselves to selling a product or service to the end consumer.

Many of us think about starting businesses at some point in our lives. The first step that fuels the fire is when we notice a need in the market. We either see something that people need, a pain point that’s not been addressed, or an opportunity to compete with other companies. Continue reading “Why Starting A Distribution Company Might Be Your Best Opportunity”

Employee Engagement Secrets: Real Business Owners Share How They Get The Most Out Of Their Staff

AllBusiness. comWhen it comes to running a successful business or brand, many factors come into play. The most important ones are usually part of the company’s financials: the sales, revenues, and profit margins. However, if you focus only on those areas and fail to look at the underlying processes of your business and those who make it up, you could be missing out big-time.

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When it comes to running a successful business or brand, many factors come into play. The most important ones are usually part of the company’s financials: the sales, revenues, and profit margins. Continue reading “Employee Engagement Secrets: Real Business Owners Share How They Get The Most Out Of Their Staff”