Month: December 2017

Need A Shot Of Capital For Business Growth? Here’s How To Find A Working Capital Loan This Year

AllBusiness. com“When opportunity knocks, answer the door. ”I’m not sure who originally said that, but its message is clear and wise. And, I think a corollary quote—“Opportunity doesn’t knock a second time”—is also important to keep in mind.

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“When opportunity knocks, answer the door.”

I’m not sure who originally said that, but its message is clear and wise. Continue reading “Need A Shot Of Capital For Business Growth? Here’s How To Find A Working Capital Loan This Year”

How To Properly Handle Your Company’s Annual Meeting Minutes

There is a long list of possible transaction and resolutions that you might need to keep on record. This can include anything ranging from:Proper meeting minutes are essential to keeping your corporation in good standing and maintaining your personal liability shield. Before year end, your company must file the annual meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and Shareholders. Meeting minutes keep an official account of what was done or talked about at formal meetings, including any decisions made or actions taken.

There is a long list of possible transaction and resolutions that you might need to keep on record. This can include anything ranging from:

Proper meeting minutes are essential to keeping your corporation in good standing and maintaining your personal liability shield. Before year end, your company must file the annual meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and Shareholders. Continue reading “How To Properly Handle Your Company’s Annual Meeting Minutes”

The Importance Of Customer Reviews And Why You Should Encourage Them

Your business is both your passion and livelihood, something you’ve worked hard to create. The thought of a customer having anything but a positive experience with your brand seems bad enough. It’s even more daunting when the customer can easily post a scathing review where others prospective clients are sure to see it. But if you position yourself to not only manage but also leverage customer reviews, it will build trust for your business, provide what essentially amounts to free word-of-mouth marketing, and help you gain a clear view of your brand from the outside.

Your business is both your passion and livelihood, something you’ve worked hard to create. The thought of a customer having anything but a positive experience with your brand seems bad enough. It’s even more daunting when the customer can easily post a scathing review where others prospective clients are sure to see it. Continue reading “The Importance Of Customer Reviews And Why You Should Encourage Them”

4 Easy Steps To Make Tough Decisions In The Workplace

Some calls are easier than others. Paper or plastic? Cats or dogs? Chocolate or vanilla? Others aren’t nearly so straightforward: Which candidate should you hire for a vacant position? Should your business focus on growing locally or expanding into other markets? When is it the right time to call a bankruptcy lawyer, and when should you pursue other options?Making tough decisions in the workplace can be especially difficult for women in leadership positions. It’s unfortunate, but women still face undue scrutiny in the office that men don’t. Still, there are a number of ways you can help yourself arrive at the best possible solution – no matter how difficult the situation might be.

Some calls are easier than others. Paper or plastic? Cats or dogs? Chocolate or vanilla? Others aren’t nearly so straightforward: Which candidate should you hire for a vacant position? Should your business focus on growing locally or expanding into other markets? When is it the right time to call a bankruptcy lawyer, and when should you pursue other options?

Making tough decisions in the workplace can be especially difficult for women in leadership positions. It’s unfortunate, but women still face undue scrutiny in the office that men don’t. Continue reading “4 Easy Steps To Make Tough Decisions In The Workplace”

Business Lessons Any Entrepreneur Can Learn From A Failed Restaurant

AllBusiness. comMany people dream of opening a restaurant. The idea of being a successful restaurateur has become more popular and glamorized in recent years with the rise of celebrity chefs and TV cooking shows. However, the reality of running a restaurant is often unglamorous, expensive, and stressful! Many restaurants struggle to make a profit, many restaurants fail, and many restaurant owners find that the dream of running a cozy, friendly little food-service business can quickly become a nightmare.

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Many people dream of opening a restaurant. The idea of being a successful restaurateur has become more popular and glamorized in recent years with the rise of celebrity chefs and TV cooking shows. Continue reading “Business Lessons Any Entrepreneur Can Learn From A Failed Restaurant”

Business Planning Is A Business

Starting a business seems easy enough. Obtain a business license and do what you like forever all while making money. Sounds like a dream come true. That’s pretty much what I thought when I started my first business 10 years ago.

Starting a business seems easy enough. Obtain a business license and do what you like forever all while making money. Sounds like a dream come true. Continue reading “Business Planning Is A Business”

20 Work-at-Home Jobs That Don’t Require Being On The Phone

December 11, 2017 79 Comments This post may contain paid and/or affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further information. Is there anything non-phone related thats legitimate? I currently work for a call center and hate constantly being on the phone!Hi Hope – I know where you’re coming from. I used to be a prior authorization nurse for Medicaid.

December 11, 2017 79 Comments This post may contain paid and/or affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for further information.

Is there anything non-phone related that’s legitimate? I currently work for a call center and hate constantly being on the phone!

Hi Hope – I know where you’re coming from. Continue reading “20 Work-at-Home Jobs That Don’t Require Being On The Phone”

Branded Giveaways And Other Promotional Products: Do They Still Have An Impact?

AllBusiness. comYes, we live in a digital world. As such, online marketing seems to be the only thing marketers think of when trying to attract new business. I am even guilty of it myself.

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Yes, we live in a digital world. As such, online marketing seems to be the only thing marketers think of when trying to attract new business. Continue reading “Branded Giveaways And Other Promotional Products: Do They Still Have An Impact?”

Top 5 Simple Ways To Learn How To Get Paid To Review Movies

Do you love to watch movies?Are you a film buff who spends his or her weeknights watching comedies, documentaries, sci-fi movies, or a nice rom-com?Whatever you enjoy watching, you may be interested in learning that you can make some extra cash on the side for your hobby. Everyone could use some more money to cover their bills or their rent. A side gig could also give you more cash to pay for a nice vacation or some much-needed furniture for your home. Consider writing movie reviews to make some extra cash.

Do you love to watch movies?

Are you a film buff who spends his or her weeknights watching comedies, documentaries, sci-fi movies, or a nice rom-com?

Whatever you enjoy watching, you may be interested in learning that you can make some extra cash on the side for your hobby.

Everyone could use some more money to cover their bills or their rent.

A side gig could also give you more cash to pay for a nice vacation or some much-needed furniture for your home. Continue reading “Top 5 Simple Ways To Learn How To Get Paid To Review Movies”