3 Questions Small Business Owners Should Ask Before Hiring A Nanny

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. March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment This post may contain paid and/or affiliate links.

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If MarTech Isn’t On Your ‘Must Invest’ List This Year, Your Business Could Suffer—Here’s Why

AllBusiness. comWhen planning your budget this year, are you contemplating investing in technology that could streamline and improve your marketing and sales efforts? Or are you hesitant to allocate the funds because you’re not sure if you’ll see a solid return on investment?Naturally, few companies are eager to increase spending in any area, let alone on technology that employees must be trained on in order to incorporate it in their processes. Still, if marketing technology (MarTech) isn’t on your “must invest in” list for this year, your business could suffer. Here’s why.

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When planning your budget this year, are you contemplating investing in technology that could streamline and improve your marketing and sales efforts? Or are you hesitant to allocate the funds because you’re not sure if you’ll see a solid return on investment?

Naturally, few companies are eager to increase spending in any area, let alone on technology that employees must be trained on in order to incorporate it in their processes. Still, if marketing technology (MarTech) isn’t on your “must invest in” list for this year, your business could suffer. Continue reading “If MarTech Isn’t On Your ‘Must Invest’ List This Year, Your Business Could Suffer—Here’s Why”

Lizzie Fourman Joins The Women On Business Contributor Team

Please join me in welcoming Lizzie Fourman to the team of writers at Women on Business. Lizzie brings a unique background with her, and I’m sure her articles will be very helpful! You can learn more about Lizzie in her bio below and watch for her articles coming soon. Lizzie Fourman is the blogging maven behind The Fearless Gamer Chick, where she helps women entrepreneurs up their blogging game. She is on a mission to give valuable tips for her fellow business owners so they can stand out in a hectic environment.

Please join me in welcoming Lizzie Fourman to the team of writers at Women on Business. Lizzie brings a unique background with her, and I’m sure her articles will be very helpful! You can learn more about Lizzie in her bio below and watch for her articles coming soon.

Lizzie Fourman is the blogging maven behind The Fearless Gamer Chick, where she helps women entrepreneurs up their blogging game. Continue reading “Lizzie Fourman Joins The Women On Business Contributor Team”

How To Overcome Burnout

For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from insomnia, and tonight is no exception. I always kiddingly tell people that I could conquer the world from 3-5am, but then don’t talk to me until after 10am while I rest. I laid in bed wondering if it would be one of the rare occasions when I fall back asleep right away, but it wasn’t. Tonight happens to be wickedly windy.

For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from insomnia, and tonight is no exception. I always kiddingly tell people that I could conquer the world from 3-5am, but then don’t talk to me until after 10am while I rest.

I laid in bed wondering if it would be one of the rare occasions when I fall back asleep right away, but it wasn’t. Continue reading “How To Overcome Burnout”

The Bookkeeper’s Guide To Outsourcing

Just as with your clients, wearing all the hats in your bookkeeping business is not the best use of your skills. When does hiring expert help make more sense for your needs and your bottom line? Here are seven areas of business you can outsource either completely or partially, depending on your needs and your budget. You will most likely need legal advice or representation at some point in your entrepreneurial career. Don’t wait until a problem arises to search for a good attorney.

Just as with your clients, wearing all the hats in your bookkeeping business is not the best use of your skills. When does hiring expert help make more sense for your needs and your bottom line? Here are seven areas of business you can outsource either completely or partially, depending on your needs and your budget.

You will most likely need legal advice or representation at some point in your entrepreneurial career. Continue reading “The Bookkeeper’s Guide To Outsourcing”

Registering A Company In The UK Need Not Be Tricky – Follow These 5 Simple Steps

The rise of the global economy means that, whatever you and your business do, you’re likely to have clients and business interests around the world. This is particularly true in Europe, which provides a host of first and third world consumers and suppliers to help you grow your business. If you’re looking at expanding your business interests into Europe, there is no better place to do so than the UK. Here are five steps for registering your business in the UK.

The rise of the global economy means that, whatever you and your business do, you’re likely to have clients and business interests around the world. This is particularly true in Europe, which provides a host of first and third world consumers and suppliers to help you grow your business. If you’re looking at expanding your business interests into Europe, there is no better place to do so than the UK. Continue reading “Registering A Company In The UK Need Not Be Tricky – Follow These 5 Simple Steps”

A Look At The IFA’s Driving Toward Equality Report

International Women’s Day for 2018 was earlier this month, and it’s time to think a bit about women and ridesharing apps. There are quite a few issues surrounding the employment (or self-employment) of women in ridesharing as well as female passengers in rideshare cars with “safe” male drivers. To kick this article off, let’s review some global statistics presenting data about women and ridesharing. Most of us might come from a liberal background, where women’s status in the US and western Europe is strong.

International Women’s Day for 2018 was earlier this month, and it’s time to think a bit about women and ridesharing apps. There are quite a few issues surrounding the employment (or self-employment) of women in ridesharing as well as female passengers in rideshare cars with “safe” male drivers. To kick this article off, let’s review some global statistics presenting data about women and ridesharing. Continue reading “A Look At The IFA’s Driving Toward Equality Report”

Top Five Low Cost Franchises To Consider In 2018

For the risk-averse and those with less money to invest or who wish to avoid going through the gauntlet of finding bank financing, the advantages of a low-cost franchise are quite appealing. While the investment is smaller, they still come with all of the benefits of owning a franchise, including valuable support tools such as training, supplies, marketing assistance and access to technology. Success, of course, isn’t guaranteed, but with the lowered risks and minimal overhead, profits are typically faster to arrive. Challenges that often confront larger franchise operations at startup, like cash flow issues and having substantial operating capital, do not hamper the owner of a low-cost franchise.

For the risk-averse and those with less money to invest or who wish to avoid going through the gauntlet of finding bank financing, the advantages of a low-cost franchise are quite appealing. While the investment is smaller, they still come with all of the benefits of owning a franchise, including valuable support tools such as training, supplies, marketing assistance and access to technology.

Success, of course, isn’t guaranteed, but with the lowered risks and minimal overhead, profits are typically faster to arrive. Continue reading “Top Five Low Cost Franchises To Consider In 2018”

The Everyday Habit That Is Killing Your Brain (and Your Dreams)

Our 21st century world demands a lot from us. We’re completing big projects, responding to emails, checking social media, raising children, caring for friends and family, and managing our own health. And we’re doing it all at once. At least, we’re trying to.

Our 21st century world demands a lot from us. We’re completing big projects, responding to emails, checking social media, raising children, caring for friends and family, and managing our own health. And we’re doing it all at once. Continue reading “The Everyday Habit That Is Killing Your Brain (and Your Dreams)”