We often associate the month of February with acts of love. Cards, dinners, flowers and chocolates are given to those we value. As leaders, it’s important to show the love by demonstrating you value your team, not just around heartfelt holidays and not necessarily through gestures like buying flowers and chocolates, but instead through your words, actions, responses and … [More]
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Show Employees the Love, Especially during Uncertain Times; 5 Tips Leaders Can Use to Demonstrate Their Care
by Mike Messina
Tips for Growing Your Business Network (and why it matters)
PEO Leadership
A business network is often one of the most underutilized tools that leaders can use to grow their business. Many people are aware of networks but may not be sure why they matter or how to go about cultivating a strong one. The good news is that by learning how to harness the power of networks, you can take your business to the next level. “Nobody can grow their business all … [More]
The Three Big Reasons New Products Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
by Howard Tiersky
As your organization takes its place in the digital transformation that’s underway everywhere, you’ll inevitably need to create or update a large number of different products. But just because you think your shiny new app, website, service, or other digital offering is great doesn’t automatically mean the customer will. According to Nielsen, 85 percent of new consumer products … [More]
Competition is Fierce for Home Buyers, But Acting Quickly Could Save Them Hundreds on Their Monthly Payments
Zillow
With mortgage rates at historic lows and homes flying off the market in record time, many prospective home buyers may be contemplating whether to buy now or wait until the frenzy slows down a bit. But the market is poised to stay red hot for some time, and a new Zillow analysis shows how waiting might add hundreds of dollars to a monthly mortgage payment. Zillow experts … [More]
Survey: 56% of Americans Likely to Travel for Vacation in 2021; 21% Report Traveling since Pandemic
American Hotel & Lodging Association
A new survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows consumers are optimistic about traveling again in 2021, with 56% reporting they are likely to travel for vacation this year. That represents a significant decline from pre-pandemic levels, when approximately 70% of Americans took a vacation in any given … [More]
Three Ways Small Businesses Can Reduce Their Taxes This Season
by Tom Wheelwright
The coronavirus pandemic created challenges for businesses in every industry, with small businesses being hit the hardest. In fact, according to Track the Recovery, the number of small businesses in the U.S. has dropped by 29% since January 2020. One way for small businesses to put money back into their pockets when they need it most is to legally pay less in taxes. Here’s how … [More]
10 Tips for Navigating Business Growth
by Joel Patterson
When running a business, you are constantly striving to promote growth. Once things start to take off, there’s often a whole new set of challenges that must be addressed. Here are a few tips I’ve found useful when navigating a period of business growth and expansion. Don’t Lose Sight of Your “Why.” Seeing your business grow and thrive is exciting, but it’s important to … [More]
Want an Organization Filled with Great Leaders? Then Build Them from the Ground Up
by Kate Zabriskie
“We have a bunch of high-potential employees we want to keep. We’ve got to offer them something in the way of development.” “These people are going to have direct reports soon and we need to prepare them. Otherwise, I know some will fail. It’s not fair to ask people to lead with no preparation.” “Our leaders are leaders in title only, and we need to do something quickly. … [More]
2021 Will Be the Year of Meaningful Travel, Says Report
Airbnb
Airbnb released a new report and highlighted how 2021 will see a shift toward more meaningful travel as the pandemic continues to limit mass tourism and afflict the industry overall. When travel returns in 2021, it will be about connecting with loved ones through more personal trips, with mass tourism unlikely to return at any scale this year. In the report, US consumers say … [More]
51% of U.S. Small Businesses are Hiring in 2021 Despite Ongoing Effects of Pandemic
The Manifest
Small businesses have faced adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but may be poised for a year of growth. Half of small businesses in the U.S. (51%) are likely to hire new employees in 2021, according to a new survey from The Manifest, the leading resource for B2B buying decisions. Whether a small business is hiring, however, depends on their revenue projections for … [More]
How to Protect Your Small Business from COVID Stimulus Scams
BY Charles Jackson
The new stimulus package is providing additional relief to small businesses across the U.S. and the Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are trying to take advantage of business owners by claiming they’re missing out on pandemic relief. How can business owners ensure they’re not being scammed in their time of need? Stay calm. Many scam artists want you to act … [More]
Order Advances Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” This new Executive Order affirmed that “[e]qual opportunity is the bedrock of American democracy and our diversity in one of our country’s greatest strengths.” As part of the order, President Biden revoked … [More]
Teaming Up for Takeoff: 6 Teamwork Strategies that Are Out of this World
by Dr. Rhea Seddon
Six men and I sat atop four and a half million pounds of explosives waiting for the fuse to be lit to begin our flight on the Space Shuttle Discovery. We knew that for the next seven days our lives would depend on our acting synergistically. If anything went awry during the flight, if we didn’t work together, we might not make it home safely. How did we come to that moment … [More]
Change Is Just Beginning: How Leaders Can Focus on Meeting 2021’s Challenges
inbusinessPHX.com
Business leaders dealt with massive and rapid change in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but many small businesses and chain stores didn’t survive. As a new year begins amid much economic uncertainty, companies that successfully navigated 2020’s turbulence can’t rest, and they need engaged, forward-thinking leaders who can keep adjusting and focusing on the right factors … [More]
Renew, Reskill, Redeploy: Release of New Research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Digitization and Skills
ManpowerGroup
The COVID-19 pandemic has led companies to rapidly accelerate digitization plans, according to new ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) research released this week at World Economic Forum's #DavosAgenda. The survey of 26,000+ employers in more than 40 countries finds those companies that are digitizing most are creating the most jobs: Organizations are accelerating their … [More]
Tips for Business Leaders to Start the Year Off Right
inbusinessPHX.com
As a new year gets underway, many business leaders are pondering what lies ahead in the upcoming year. The pandemic has ushered in many changes in the business world, leaving some business leaders unsure of what their next move should be. One thing is certain, we won’t be returning to anything that resembles 2019. Companies that experienced a revenue decline need to reshape … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: ¿Está iniciando una pequeña empresa? Aquí hay 5 recursos que necesita conocer antes de comenzar
por Edgar R. Olivo
Iniciar un nuevo negocio es una decisión emocionante y arriesgada. Como muchas pequeñas empresas experimentaron el camino difícil, la pandemia creó un final muy abrupto y doloroso para muchas empresas de ensueño que no estaban preparadas financieramente para afrontar los cierres. La devastación del COVID-19 fue brutal y se estima que alrededor de 30% de todas las empresas en … [More]
Launching a Small Business? Here Are 5 Resources You Need to Know about Before Starting
by Edgar R. Olivo
Starting a new business is an exciting and risky decision. As many small businesses experienced the hard way, the pandemic created a very abrupt and painful end to many dream ventures that were not financially prepared to ride the shutdowns. The devastation from COVID-19 was brutal and it is estimated that around 30% of all businesses in the United States closed in 2020. This … [More]
