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]
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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]
Dec. 15 Still the Best Deadline to Buy Marketplace Health Insurance, Despite Extensions
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An extended deadline can encourage procrastination, but this is no year to wait to compare your health coverage options for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. Healthinsurance.org released today four reasons why – for many – it’s best to enroll by Dec. 15. “The longer open enrollment period may seem like extra wiggle room during the busy holiday season, but for most marketplace … [More]
Their Take: Women in Business – What It’s Really Like
by Dr. Jennifer Charles
As women, we face many challenges in the business world. We must balance being a CEO, mother, wife and friend all at once. It can sometimes be hard to find time for ourselves or our careers. When I first started my own company more than 15 years ago, I had no idea what was waiting for me on the other side of that door! Now that I am successful as CEO of my company, I thought it … [More]
Why So Many Businesses Fail (and What to Do about It)
by Dr. Jennifer Charles
According to the Small Business Administration, 20% of small businesses fail in the first year, 50% fail within five years, and only 33% make it to 10 years or longer. Although businesses fail for various reasons, here are three common reasons why so many businesses fail (and how to avoid them). It Takes Money to Make Money Starting a business can be costly. There can be … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 7 consejos para una reunión navideña segura de COVID en su negocio
por Edgar R. Olivo
La temporada navideña está sobre nosotros y COVID-19 continúa afectando vidas y negocios en todo el mundo todos los días. Organizar una fiesta navideña es una tradición popular entre las pequeñas empresas y los trabajadores. Es un momento que brinda un espacio para la gratitud y el aprecio por el trabajo bien hecho durante todo el año. A medida que más personas reciben la … [More]
7 Tips for COVID-Safe Holiday Gatherings in Your Small Business
by Edgar R. Olivo
The holiday season is upon us, and COVID-19 continues to affect lives and businesses around the world every day. Throwing a holiday party is a popular tradition for small businesses and workers. It is a time that provides a space for gratitude and appreciation of work well done throughout the year. As more people get the vaccine, companies are bringing the tradition back with … [More]
5 Reasons Why a Multi-Brand Franchise Might Be Your Ticket in the New Economy
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Between The Great Resignation and a changing economy, more people are considering new career options and some are striking out on their own. While a high percentage are starting businesses, others are buying into established franchises, becoming “franchisees'' as they start off with one business unit and perhaps invest in more as they find success. The next phase, which is … [More]
