Culture is one of those things that’s easy to sing the praises of but difficult to actually implement. Case in point: 94% of executives agree that a distinct workplace culture is key to success, and yet 63% of employees report feeling disengaged on the job. In times like these, company culture is one of the […]
Continue readingDuring COVID-19’s spread, the White House and public health officials urged people to stay home to flatten the curve. Most governors then directed non-essentials businesses to close, either having their employees work from home or take temporary leaves. Fortunately, the spread has slowed enough that many businesses are gradually beginning to reopen. However, to prevent […]
Continue readingGetting more people to know about your local business is one of the most challenging things you’ll face when running a family-sized company. You may have a website, but when was the last time you updated it? Have you checked your branding recently and updated your office banners? Here are a few ideas to help […]
Continue readingUpdate August 19, 2020: This article was originally posted in November of 2018 before the emergence of COVID-19 and its crippling effects on businesses worldwide. Now more then ever, Americans are turning to online avenues to borrow money. Because of this phenomenon, many title loan lenders have adapted to the “new normal” and have begun to offer […]
Continue readingWith now more than 19,000 coworking spaces implemented around the world, a number that’s increasing all the time, and a range of high-quality apps and products that encourage the act of coworking within businesses, there’s no denying that the trend of coworking is becoming a huge hit. However, have you stopped to consider how coworking […]
Continue readingAs we enter the 2020s there can be no doubt that the internet has become the world’s go-to option when it comes to buying many items. Whether for efficiency, price, or the ability to find things not locally available, millions have switched to buying online over the past decade. If you, therefore, are in the […]
Continue readingBusiness owners choose furnishings according to tasks that their workers complete every day. The furnishings should provide more than aesthetics, and each item should address a health concern and lower known risks to workers. Choosing the right furniture helps the employer avoid OSHA violations. Employers who want to do everything to protect their workers read […]
Continue readingAn exciting sign that your business is succeeding is when you are becoming ready to rescale your business and bring your products to a wider range of people. However, as rescaling your business can come with new challenges, you must be aware of the dangers of expanding too quickly without a definite plan. Similarly, it […]
Continue readingMost Americans have never seen the inside of an operational manufacturing facility. Despite the sector’s outsize cultural and economic influence, it accounts for just over 10 percent of all U.S. employment, according to figures from the St. Louis Fed. That’s down from well over 25 percent in 1970s. Long story short: It’s a service economy […]
Continue readingDespite uncertain political and economic times, recent research shows that 70 percent of college grads would prefer to start their own business rather than seek employment. Graduates who have spent years developing skills and knowledge in their chosen field of expertise may well have the edge when it comes to entrepreneurial competition. The majority of […]
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