Some small businesses fail to create complete job descriptions. They hire people to fill specific roles and tell them what they’re supposed to accomplish every day, but there are no clear, documented guidelines or expectations for each employee to follow. In my opinion, that’s a huge mistake. Written job descriptions are invaluable during the hiring process, […]
The Top Inventory Management Systems for Small Business Owners
If you run a retail business, one of your top concerns is likely inventory management. You’ve constantly got to be able to forecast demand, ensure no stock sits on the shelves too long, and deal with shrinkage. While handling these issues can be helped with a smart inventory management strategy, having the right inventory management […]
Your 10-Step Mid-Year Small Business Check-Up
Guest Article For small business owners, early July is a great time to assess how the year is shaping up, make adjustments that boost revenue or reduce expenses, and take advantage of new opportunities. But how do you get started and what should you focus on? The Business Advisory Services team at Excelsior Growth Fund […]
How to Make Serious Money on Amazon
Guest Article What started as an online bookstore has turned into one of the largest companies in the world covering businesses that range from books to transoceanic shipping to video streaming. It also empowers entrepreneurs to make a great deal of money by providing an online shopping platform. There are many different ways to make […]
How to Source Local Talent For Your Small Business
Guest Article In the digital age communication, collaboration, and creativity are now possible on greater levels, and the way business is conducted has been revitalized. In a world of video conferencing, social media platforms, and all-new tech tools, we are now more connected than ever before. Integrating these tools can enable any business to thrive. […]
Is Your Small Business Ready for ERP?
Imagine that you have 10 email addresses. Each one is dedicated to a specific function at work, and you must check them all regularly to make sure there’s not a fire you need to extinguish right away. Now imagine that you have one email address. You create categories in the software for each function at […]
Alibaba wants to teach you how to sell in China
E-Commerce giant Alibaba wants to teach U.S. small businesses how to sell to Chinese consumers. Why now, you ask? In the 1987 film, Wall Street, character Gordon Gekko infamously declared, “Greed is good.” But these days, if your business model is selling online, and you are publicly traded on Wall Street, the updated version of that […]
5 Things You Can Do This Week To Grow Your List
Email marketing can be a fabulous way to increase sales and engage your audience, but if you have no clue how to build or grow your email marketing list, that is something you need to focus on right away. Email is still the #1 way to nurture relationships with prospects and existing customers, but mobile […]
5 Factors to Consider Before Investing in Property for Your Business
Guest Article As a business, there are many pressures on your financial resources. In order to grow, you need to make a profit. But you also need to invest in your business. Is property still a shrewd financial investment and is it something a business should consider? For many, investing in property is seen as […]
What Kind of Business Insurance Do You Need?
Insurance is not a sexy topic for a business owner, but it is necessary to think about. Protecting both your business and yourself should be a top priority as an entrepreneur. When is the last time you looked over your business insurance needs? Have you recently added payroll employees? Moved into professional office space? Or […]
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