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5 tactics to spending less this year
It’s safe to say that most people are laser focused on money right now—specifically on how to make it last […]
5 tips to getting your healthy on this summer!
With more of us likely staying close to home this summer, why not plan to either start a healthy and […]
Is this the year for a staycation?
Summer is typically the time people start planning vacations—Disney World…cruises…the beach. This year, however, travel may not be in the […]
Work-from-home best practices
The fact is that many of us are now working from home…and we’re not sure just how long this will […]
How to minimize distractions while working from home
Working from home has increased in popularity over the past several years. But today, amidst the COVID-19 crisis, it’s not […]
Why file your tax return early? Lots of good reasons…
If April 15 always seems to sneak up on you, get out in front of this year’s tax deadline and […]
Set your career goals for 2020
There’s no better time to talk about goals than the start of a new year. And what better topic than […]
Navigating burnout: Strategies for a healthier you
Read time: 5 minutes (945 words) Let’s just start with the customary (and, in this case, troubling) statistic: More than […]
12 ways to incorporate the human touch in AI
Read time: 5 minutes (907 words) Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard or read any of these declarations: “AI […]
A small business guide to surviving supply chain disruptions
Read time: approx. 3 minutes In our increasingly interconnected world, supply chain disruptions have become a common hurdle. Some disruptions […]
How to feed a diverse group of eaters at holiday get-togethers
One of the best parts of the holiday season is sharing your home with friends and family at fun and […]
The best time to start saving for college is…now
Read time: 3 minutes (755 words) Let’s get the “firehose of cold water in the face” statistic out of the […]
9 tips for juggling back-to-school season
Read time: 3 minutes (684 words) “It’s almost back-to-school time!” Words that simultaneously relieve and strike fear into the heart […]
Have a fun—and affordable—staycation
\ Read time: 4 minutes (857 words) We all need time to relax, recharge and renew. That’s why we take […]
Diversity resources for small business owners
Read time: 6 minutes (759 words) Diversity—of customers, employees and vendors—isn’t just a consideration for large corporations. It’s an essential […]
How to unbreak your New Year’s resolutions
Read time: 5 minutes In Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Mrs. Potts, the housekeeper/teapot, sang about a tale as old […]
Diagnose the health of your small business’s online presence
Read time: 6 minutes Thanks to remote work and schooling, ordering curbside pickup for groceries and restaurant carryout, virtual medical […]
Intriguing info bites for National Women’s Small Business Month
Read time: 5 minutes Women are doing it all—including crushing it as business owners and leaders. So, in honor of […]
6 ways to keep your staff happy and engaged on a small-business budget
Read time: 5 minutes When you own a small business, it can be tough to match larger employers when it […]
Networking for the nervous
Read time: 3 minutes No matter how much you love what you do, sometimes it’s tough to be a small […]
Automate to elevate your small business
Read time: 3 minutes For many people, the word automation is just another way of saying “lost jobs.” An understandable […]
What are source documents…and why does my business need them?
Read time: 3 minutes In a financial transaction, it’s all about the paper trail. As a small business owner, whenever […]
5 good reasons to have an emergency fund
Read time: 3 minutes When it’s a challenge to pay your basic expenses from month to month, it can seem […]
How to ‘talk to the channel’ in multichannel marketing
Read time: 3 minutes Multichannel marketing may sound like the latest buzzword, but it’s actually a strategy that makes sense, […]