4 Ways To Get Ahead While Working For A Tough Boss

AllBusiness. comMid-career professionals often face the pyramid challenge: What got you to this stage of your career isn’t what will take you to the next level.  If you work for an organization like this, it means that several people will be vying for their next big move. It also means that what has made you promotable so far might not be relevant for the next step.

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Mid-career professionals often face the pyramid challenge: What got you to this stage of your career isn’t what will take you to the next level. If you work for an organization like this, it means that several people will be vying for their next big move. Continue reading “4 Ways To Get Ahead While Working For A Tough Boss”

Hit Hard With 2017 Taxes? It’s Time To Change Your Legal Structure For 2018

And you might be wondering how to avoid a hit like that in the future.   Maybe it’s time to change your business legal structure. If you’re self-employed and operating as a sole proprietor, I suggest exploring if a change in legal structure might provide some tax relief for your business. Sole proprietors can rack up an exceptionally hefty tax bill because they’re required to pay self-employment (Social Security/Medicare) taxes in addition to their federal, state, and local income taxes.

And you might be wondering how to avoid a hit like that in the future.  Maybe it’s time to change your business legal structure.

If you’re self-employed and operating as a sole proprietor, I suggest exploring if a change in legal structure might provide some tax relief for your business. Continue reading “Hit Hard With 2017 Taxes? It’s Time To Change Your Legal Structure For 2018”

13 Reasons Why Your E-Commerce Site Is Failing

AllBusiness. comLet’s start with the givens. You have a legit business, you’ve done your product research, you understand your customers, and you have a compelling reason for customers to buy from you over your competitors. By all counts, your business should be thriving online.

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Let’s start with the givens. You have a legit business, you’ve done your product research, you understand your customers, and you have a compelling reason for customers to buy from you over your competitors. Continue reading “13 Reasons Why Your E-Commerce Site Is Failing”

9 Ways To Manage Your Remote Workers Easily And Effectively

AllBusiness. comWhen you hire remote workers, you can get the exact skill set you need to get certain jobs done, regardless of where your employees are based.  And if you allow your current onsite staff to telecommute, you give employees the ability to work at their own pace, while at the same time improving overall employee morale. However, there can be issues when employees don’t work in your office.

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When you hire remote workers, you can get the exact skill set you need to get certain jobs done, regardless of where your employees are based. And if you allow your current onsite staff to telecommute, you give employees the ability to work at their own pace, while at the same time improving overall employee morale. Continue reading “9 Ways To Manage Your Remote Workers Easily And Effectively”

What Are Your Business Goals And How Are You Reaching Them?

AllBusiness. comIn the day-to-day rush of managing your business, how often do you stop to think about your long-term business goals? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you think about your goals far less often than you should. According to a new survey by Constant Contact, almost two-thirds (63%) of small business owners only create strategic plans one year or less in advance. True, business is changing so fast these days that it can be difficult to think 10 or even five years ahead, as the conventional wisdom once urged.

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In the day-to-day rush of managing your business, how often do you stop to think about your long-term business goals? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you think about your goals far less often than you should. According to a new survey by Constant Contact, almost two-thirds (63%) of small business owners only create strategic plans one year or less in advance. Continue reading “What Are Your Business Goals And How Are You Reaching Them?”

18 Newsletters That Will Make You A Better Entrepreneur

AllBusiness. comIt’s true that some of the best things in life are free, and it’s especially true of some of the excellent educational resources available to entrepreneurs. Case in point: There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of free email newsletters that can help you learn whatever it is you need to know to help grow your business. “Start In The South is a newsletter for startup founders who are building companies that are not in the usual hubs (San Francisco, New York, etc.

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It’s true that some of the best things in life are free, and it’s especially true of some of the excellent educational resources available to entrepreneurs. Case in point: There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of free email newsletters that can help you learn whatever it is you need to know to help grow your business. Continue reading “18 Newsletters That Will Make You A Better Entrepreneur”

Why Your Small Business Needs A Website

AllBusiness. comAre you one of those entrepreneurs who doesn’t believe your business needs a website? Sometimes I feel like I’m trapped in a small business version of the movie Groundhog Day. I can’t recall when I first learned that only 50% of small business owners had websites, but I’m guessing it was at least two decades ago. And yet, according to a survey by Clutch, “nearly half of small businesses in the US operate without a website.

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Are you one of those entrepreneurs who doesn’t believe your business needs a website? Sometimes I feel like I’m trapped in a small business version of the movie Groundhog Day. I can’t recall when I first learned that only 50% of small business owners had websites, but I’m guessing it was at least two decades ago. Continue reading “Why Your Small Business Needs A Website”

Inner Health For Outer Shine

We all go through busy and stressful periods that may be unrelated to our professional lives. A supportive workplace can help, but not everyone is so lucky to have supportive coworkers! If you still need to be at work when personal issues are demanding more from you than ever, you can keep things on track by formulating a self-care plan that works for you. Some of these habits may carry over to your everyday life once things have settled. Read below for tips on how to minimize the chaos at work when things are a little out of order outside the office.

We all go through busy and stressful periods that may be unrelated to our professional lives. A supportive workplace can help, but not everyone is so lucky to have supportive coworkers! If you still need to be at work when personal issues are demanding more from you than ever, you can keep things on track by formulating a self-care plan that works for you. Some of these habits may carry over to your everyday life once things have settled. Continue reading “Inner Health For Outer Shine”

How To Start With Freelance Writing When You Don’t Have A Blog

Hi, I'm Holly. I help women and moms find remote jobs, careers, and home-based businesses that feed their souls. If you're looking to work from home, this is the blog for you. May 7, 2018 2 Comments This post may contain paid and/or affiliate links.

Hi, I'm Holly. I help women and moms find remote jobs, careers, and home-based businesses that feed their souls. If you're looking to work from home, this is the blog for you. Continue reading “How To Start With Freelance Writing When You Don’t Have A Blog”

Why Google+ Is An Effective Platform For Entrepreneurs

Ever since its launch in 2011, Google+ has not exactly been able to convince entrepreneurs of its importance. Initially touted as “Facebook’s Alternative,” today it has over 2 billion registered users worldwide but only 395 million active users according to StatisticBrain. Google+ may not be considered a valuable social media channel, but it is seen more of a place for businesses to gain brand visibility. Google holds 90.

Ever since its launch in 2011, Google+ has not exactly been able to convince entrepreneurs of its importance. Initially touted as “Facebook’s Alternative,” today it has over 2 billion registered users worldwide but only 395 million active users according to StatisticBrain.

Google+ may not be considered a valuable social media channel, but it is seen more of a place for businesses to gain brand visibility. Continue reading “Why Google+ Is An Effective Platform For Entrepreneurs”