First, it should be noted there are no specific rule(s) that if followed will ensure success! Generally, “success” does not come easily, nor does it come suddenly to most of us. It seems to be elusive and frequently just around the next bend. To a certain degree, success is just a matter of self-perception. Regardless of what guidance is offered by the latest “how-to” … [More]
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Navigating In-Person Events This Holiday Season
by Wayne Goshkarian
In 2021, there has been a steady increase in the return of in person events. As an entrepreneur/small business owner, you should be taking advantage of events where you can connect with the community and promote your product/service. Here are five steps to navigate in-person events this holiday season: Find events that your target demographic would be interested in … [More]
How to Enhance the Customer’s Digital Experience from Search to Sale
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Many companies were engaging in digital transformation before COVID-19 hit, doing so to meet changing customer expectations and business needs. But leaders saw the pace of their digital journey accelerate dramatically during the pandemic in order to keep up with the evolving customer experience. One report shows that over half of consumers believe online experiences will be … [More]
Their Take: SEC’s Bitcoin Policy Inconsistency Threatens the Emergence of a New Asset Class
by David McCarville
If the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has good evidence that the Bitcoin market poses a danger to the U.S. investor, why would they allow investors to access this market through every other conceivable avenue, including three recently approved Bitcoin futures ETFs? In my opinion, U.S. cryptocurrency companies are over-regulated to the point where it has effectively … [More]
Small Businesses Strive to Remain Positive during Global Supply Chain Crisis
by Liz Pogue
The global supply chain crisis continues to affect shipping for thousands of companies in the U.S. — setting back many orders. Many small companies have faced issues this holiday season, while large corporations are rising above the crisis, taking advantage of their size and scale. The combination of global manufacturer delays with a shortage of materials and employment … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: La gran reestructuración: 5 tendencias que las pequeñas empresas deben observar en 2022
por Edgar R. Olivo
El año pasado ha estado lleno de muchos desafíos para las pequeñas empresas y, a veces, esos desafíos adquieren un nombre popular como “La gran renuncia de 2021.” Eso se debe a que hubo un número récord de personas que dejaron sus trabajos durante varios meses seguidos este año. Pero los grandes movimientos en el mercado laboral también tienen consecuencias en otras áreas. A … [More]
The Great Restructuring: 5 Trends Small Businesses Need to Watch in 2022
by Edgar R. Olivo
This past year has been filled with many challenges for small businesses and, sometimes, those challenges pick up a catchy name like “The Great Resignation of 2021.” That is because there were record numbers of people who quit their jobs for several months straight this year. But major movements in the labor market also create consequences in other areas. As small businesses … [More]
5 Ways Leaders Can Use Empathy to Increase Employee Job Satisfaction
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As many workplaces struggle to retain and hire employees during the “Great Resignation,” leaders don’t have time to feel sorry for themselves. But it may be time for more of them to feel empathy toward their workers. Ernst & Young’s 2021 Empathy in Business Survey showed around 50% of employees quit a previous job because their boss wasn’t empathetic to their struggles … [More]
How to Reboot Your Business and Make Changes Work in the New Year
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When business leaders set annual goals, reaching them requires a collective commitment by their team. But when significant changes are thrust into the equation as a necessary component for the business’ survival and growth, the challenge can be more difficult as some team members may resist or struggle with new processes, roles, or expectations. Many change initiatives fail … [More]
Employee Retention in a Time of Uncertainty
by Dr. Jennifer Charles
News outlets are calling it "The Great Resignation." It's a time when business owners are seeing a staff reduction with a record number of resignation letters coming in, with 4.3 million workers quitting in August 2021 alone. As a business owner, my heart sinks every time I get that dreaded email that someone else has put in their two-weeks' notice. It makes sense; most of my … [More]
Returning to the Job Market? 5 Tips to Leverage Your Skills and Find Fulfillment
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The good news for people looking for work is that a large labor shortage continues, and job seekers are gaining leverage as employers, struggling to fill openings, offer extra incentives. But those positive signs for workers wanting to re-enter the workforce don’t guarantee jobs that are a good fit, and an honest self-reassessment is necessary when weighing possibilities in … [More]
Innocent Habits You Must Break to Stay Safe in A COVID World
by Tricia Holderman
The two-year onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing with the rise of the Delta and Omicron variants, has taken center stage in every aspect of life, not the least of which is the consumer world. While vaccinations have helped re-open the door to public interaction, the virus still spreads, deaths mount, and many customers are more concerned than ever about infection … [More]
5 Reasons to Outsource Skilled Labor in 2022
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Steady Install, a unique staffing platform that connects independently contracted installers and movers with commercial and office furniture projects, understands the importance of adequately staffing a project in today's work environment. With a shortage of skilled laborers in the traditional workforce, outsourcing staffing efforts provides numerous benefits for companies … [More]
6 Authentic Qualities Leaders Possess Even When They’re Not the Boss
Rick McCartney
Some people lead because it’s in their job description. But anyone can step up and take a leadership role in a business or organization, even when they have no authority to back up what they are trying to achieve, says Carrie Root, author of The Other Soft Skill: How to Solve Workplace Challenges with Generational Intelligence. In multi-generational workplaces where … [More]
How to Manage Your Most Important Product in 2022 – You
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As the calendar flips to 2022, uncertainty in the future is casting a shadow over the annual optimism associated with the start of a new year. Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey reports high percentages of U.S. adults are struggling with daily decisions because they’re stressed about the virus. Over 60 percent of respondents in The Harris Poll said the … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 formas rentables de agradecer a sus clientes durante las fiestas navideñas
por Edgar R. Olivo
La temporada navideña brinda la oportunidad de mostrar gratitud hacia sus clientes. Los clientes son el recurso más valioso para una pequeña empresa y toda empresa exitosa llega a la cima gracias a sus clientes. A medida que comienza la temporada navideña, ahora es el momento de agradecer a los clientes por quedarse con usted en 2021, para que estén a su lado en el nuevo … [More]
5 Cost-Effective Ways to Show Thanks to Your Customers for the Holidays
by Edgar R. Olivo
The holiday season brings an opportunity to show gratitude toward your customers. Customers are the most valuable resource for a small business and every successful company makes it to the top all thanks to its customers. This holiday season is the time to thank clients for sticking with you in 2021, so they will stand by you in the new year. But what is the best way to say … [More]
The Essential Soft Skills Every IT Team Needs to Succeed
by Phil Cord
According to public opinion, if one wishes to create a successful IT department, all that person needs to do is hire a few tech-oriented people. However, this statement could not be further from the truth. Every part of the company, including the IT team, needs to be fine-tuned and able to cooperate with the other departments. Soft skills are necessary for this to … [More]
