Ever look for missing papers that need your immediate attention. Going through pile after pile of paper, you think to yourself, "What did I do with that … file?" Lucky for you, below are six steps to find missing papers documents in your small business. How to find your missing office papers Think back, when was the last time you saw the file? Any ideas? Check where you usually file the document. Check the folders near where you filed the paper. Check in front, then behind and … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Find Missing Papers in Your Small Office
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7 Affordable Gift Ideas for Employees and Subcontractors this Holiday Season
This time of year, we business owners want to share the appreciation we have for our employees and subcontractor staff. But, what do we give them? Finding the right affordable gift idea to give others can be difficult. Looking place to place trying to find something that is thoughtful and shows how much you appreciate them can take you a long time to find. Seven affordable gift ideas to give staff this year Fake or real succulent plant that requires little to no watering A real or fake plant … [Read more...] about 7 Affordable Gift Ideas for Employees and Subcontractors this Holiday Season
How to Create Your Business Hashtags List to Stand Out
On some social media platforms, hashtags are an effective way to get your content in front of prospects. But, if you don't have a way to find these hashtags, it might be a waste of your time. So, today we are going to talk about how to find your business hashtags so your posts will stand out. Which site to use hashtags? Not all social media sites need hashtags to get in front of people. Twitter was the leading social media site to use hashtags years ago. While they have evolved also using … [Read more...] about How to Create Your Business Hashtags List to Stand Out
4 Things To Do Before Going on Vacation
Going on vacation is so relaxing and fun, right? However, when you are a small business owner, you have to not only pack and go, you also have to do tasks that will keep your business going before you leave. I read an article that said small business owners should take a minimum of 4 weeks per year, a week at a time (once a quarter). But, how will you pull that off, you may be wondering. It's essential to have processes in place to allow you to leave, and your business will not stop … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Do Before Going on Vacation
A Complete Guide to Home Office and Business Deductions
As a small business owner, you probably have lots of deductions for your business. But are you taking all the deductions? There are probably deductions you don't want to make because 1. you don't have the paperwork to support it or 2. You have paperwork, but it's so disorganized that you just don't have the time to sort them. To make your life a little easier this time of year, I created this post with business deductions tips to make this process simpler to manage. First, use a software like … [Read more...] about A Complete Guide to Home Office and Business Deductions
Social Media Terms Business Startups Need to Know
There are several social media terms. Not everyone knows all the words that are used. So, to help you out, I handpicked ten social media terms for you to help navigate you through social media sites. I included visuals as well to help you understand the words better. If there is a free service, feel free to click on the image, it will take you to the site that offers it. Words that Startup Small Business Owners Must Know What does Bitly mean? Bitly is a free URL shortening … [Read more...] about Social Media Terms Business Startups Need to Know
How to combat procrastination in the summer for your small business
It's OK to have a little procrastination in the summer. After all, we are busy enjoying ourselves. Spending time taking vacations and enjoying the outdoors. It should be a fun time. However, since the vast majority of people are slowing down, making your summer be more productive can be a good thing. Here are 8 ways to help you combat procrastination in the summer for your small business. Leave white space on your calendar. Schedule enough time between appointments. Adding time between … [Read more...] about How to combat procrastination in the summer for your small business
How to tell your Valued Customers you need to Increase Rates
Are you thinking of increasing your rate in the new year? One month before you raise prices is the perfect time to inform your customers of the change. For example, if you want to increase your rates in January, December 1st is the best time to do this. This post will give them several weeks to budget for the new rate change. When researching this topic, I found it wasn't comfortable for small business owners to talk about raising their rates. So, I am going to bring this matter to the … [Read more...] about How to tell your Valued Customers you need to Increase Rates
14 Questions to Ask Before Starting A Business Blog
You have a hosting account with a company. You have your website designed, and your services and contact page is ready to go. Now what? To get people to recognize you, you will need to develop a blog and update it at least once a week. But how do you start a blog? What should you write about? Before asking yourself questions, you will need to stop, think, and plan to determine the goal of this business blog. It's not like a personal blog. It needs to be more organized than a casual, … [Read more...] about 14 Questions to Ask Before Starting A Business Blog
