La redacción de propuestas es una habilidad clave que los propietarios de pequeñas empresas deben desarrollar para hacer negocios con organizaciones más grandes que cuentan con sistemas de adquisiciones para satisfacer sus necesidades de bienes y servicios. Hay algunas definiciones clave dentro del proceso de adquisición que una pequeña empresa debe conocer para tener éxito en … [More]
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Understanding the 3 Types of Requests in the Procurement Process
by Edgar R. Olivo
Writing proposals is a key skill small-business owners must develop to do business with larger organizations that have procurement systems in place to supply their need for goods and services. There are a few key definitions within the procurement process that a small business must know to be successful in bidding for opportunities that exist in the marketplace. First, a … [More]
Cooling Or Collapsing? Key Factors to Consider about the Housing Market
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Author Who Detailed Plight Of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Says Government Must Fill Gap For Minorities, Middle Class To Access Mortgages. The question: With the mortgage forbearance program winding down and housing inventory hitting a 40-year low, where is the housing market headed amid dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic? Shades of 2008? When the U.S. housing market collapsed … [More]
Become a Top-Tier Manager and Lead Your Team to Greatness
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It’s the moment you’ve been working toward for years — you’ve finally been promoted to manager! But your initial wave of excitement quickly ebbs once the reality of your situation sinks in: Your success now hinges entirely on the performance of others, and you’ve been offered no managerial training to help you navigate this new frontier. “Few organizations provide new … [More]
Estate Planning Tips for Business Owners
By Lou Silverman, Certified Specialist in Estate and Trust Law
We usually think of estate planning in terms of wills and trusts, how we pass assets onto our children and who will take care of us when we are unable to take care of ourselves. All of that is true, but if you have a business, there are many additional considerations. You first must consider your business structure. Do you have a corporation, a limited liability company, or … [More]
Why Are Good Employees Leaving Your Company? 5 Tips to Keep Them
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The job quitting isn’t stopping: a record 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August – a milestone that followed the April landmark of 4 million Americans exiting their companies. Some people are leaving their jobs because the COVID-19 pandemic caused them to reconsider how much their companies value them. In that context, whether it’s a matter of pay, work demands, … [More]
Paycheck or Purpose? How Businesses Retain Workers by Giving Them Both
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At a time when global talent shortages are reported at a 15-year high, one key to keeping the best employees happy and on board may lie in how well companies not only state their purpose and their values, but also prioritize carrying them out. “When purpose and values are backed by meaningful action, you have the extraordinary opportunity to sharpen your company’s legacy – … [More]
As Global Internet Demands Skyrocket, Expert Shares Advice on How to Optimize IT Infrastructure
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The total amount of data created and consumed globally is increasing rapidly. Industry reports forecast that global annual data volume will grow from the 64.2 zettabytes recorded in 2020 to an astonishing 180 zettabytes by 2025. In a bid to ensure the stability and … [More]
It’s Me, Not You (Actually, Maybe It Is You!) When It’s Time to Divorce Your Clients
by Kate Zabriskie
More than a hundred of her clients use her services only once a year. They expect champagne service on a beer budget, and they pull her attention away from the people she works with regularly. This group is weighing her down, and after some soul searching, she’s decided they’ve got to go. Her business is running her, and it’s not working. Plain and simple, he doesn’t like … [More]
How Recognizing Top Employees Can Cure the Quitting Epidemic
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A record 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August, continuing a trend in 2021. Reasons for quitting vary, but as one recent survey shows, a lack of appreciation from employers is a common driver. Appreciation is an especially important factor to a large segment of the workforce – millennials and Gen Z. In a poll taken shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic began, 79% of … [More]
