My Small Business Doesn’t Have An HR Department—Is That OK?

AllBusiness. comSome companies think it’s okay to overlook HR. Especially in small and mid-sized firms, there are managers who think they can deal with employee issues themselves. After all, HR isn’t a highly technical field, like drawing up engineering plans or managing a manufacturing process.

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Volunteering Is A Great Way For Salespeople To Give Back—While Sharpening Their Sales Skills At The Same Time

AllBusiness. comI believe in volunteering. Not only is volunteering good for the nonprofit organization, but it is also good for the volunteer. And if you’re involved in sales, volunteering is another way to help you with your selling.

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5 Useful Time-Tracking Apps For Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs

AllBusiness. comWhether you’re a solopreneur or head a staff of 50, keeping track of time is an ongoing headache for most small business owners. Without accurate time tracking, you can’t bill clients properly—or pay your employees correctly. Fortunately, time tracking has come a long way since old-fashioned punch time clocks.

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Whether you’re a solopreneur or head a staff of 50, keeping track of time is an ongoing headache for most small business owners. Without accurate time tracking, you can’t bill clients properly—or pay your employees correctly. Continue reading “5 Useful Time-Tracking Apps For Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs”

Volunteering Is A Great Way For Salespeople To Give Back—While Sharpening Their Sales Skills At The Same Time

AllBusiness. comI believe in volunteering. Not only is volunteering good for the nonprofit organization, but it is also good for the volunteer. And if you’re involved in sales, volunteering is another way to help you with your selling.

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I believe in volunteering. Not only is volunteering good for the nonprofit organization, but it is also good for the volunteer. Continue reading “Volunteering Is A Great Way For Salespeople To Give Back—While Sharpening Their Sales Skills At The Same Time”

How To Market To The Newest B2B Buyer: The Millennial Buyer

AllBusiness. comLike just about everything else, the world of B2B sales is being transformed by an influx of millennial buyers. That means if your business’s sales and marketing tactics are tailored for boomers or Gen X, it’s time to rethink your approach. The Millennials are Here, a recent report on generational differences in B2B buying, offers valuable insights that can help you reach the new B2B influencers.

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Like just about everything else, the world of B2B sales is being transformed by an influx of millennial buyers. That means if your business’s sales and marketing tactics are tailored for boomers or Gen X, it’s time to rethink your approach. Continue reading “How To Market To The Newest B2B Buyer: The Millennial Buyer”

Foreign LLC Registration And Management

Despite the term “foreign,” a foreign LLC operates domestically within the United States. Your LLC isn’t considered foreign in the state in which you initially registered it, only in the states where you’ve expanded its operations. The above situations are just a small sampling of where and when foreign LLC registration may be required. Realize, however, just because you’re making money from clients in other states doesn’t mean you’ll need foreign qualification.

Despite the term “foreign,” a foreign LLC operates domestically within the United States. Your LLC isn’t considered foreign in the state in which you initially registered it, only in the states where you’ve expanded its operations.

The above situations are just a small sampling of where and when foreign LLC registration may be required. Continue reading “Foreign LLC Registration And Management”

Why A Business Mentor Can Impact Your Business

No one starts a business with the expectation of failure, but the reality is that about half of all new companies go under within five years according to the SBA . However, the chances of success are increased for owners who used a business mentor. The odds for surviving five years increased to 70%.  In other words, the chances of remaining in business are greatly increased by bringing a business mentor into the picture.

No one starts a business with the expectation of failure, but the reality is that about half of all new companies go under within five years according to the SBA . However, the chances of success are increased for owners who used a business mentor. The odds for surviving five years increased to 70%. Continue reading “Why A Business Mentor Can Impact Your Business”

13 Best Ways To Get A Free Laptop From The Government!

Nowadays, you can’t do much of anything without a computer at home. Whether you’re applying for a job, trying to do your taxes, or even attempting to contact local assistance programs; a computer is practically necessary. While most of us are lucky enough to have laptop or computer at home, there are many of us who do not. And it’s usually the people who need one the most that can’t afford to buy a computer.

Nowadays, you can’t do much of anything without a computer at home.

Whether you’re applying for a job, trying to do your taxes, or even attempting to contact local assistance programs; a computer is practically necessary.

While most of us are lucky enough to have laptop or computer at home, there are many of us who do not. Continue reading “13 Best Ways To Get A Free Laptop From The Government!”