Few business owners enjoy breaking the news of an upcoming price increase. However, when you own a business you have to deal with ever-increasing costs. Although inflation is an unpleasant part of life, it is still part of life. Price increases are inevitable for a sustainable business. If you want to stay afloat, you’ll have to do them – and regularly. Read on for some tips on how to determine… Read more
Few business owners enjoy breaking the news of an upcoming price increase. However, when you own a business you have to deal with ever-increasing costs. Although inflation is an unpleasant part of life, it is still part of life. Price increases are inevitable for a sustainable business. If you want to stay afloat, you’ll have to do them – and regularly. Read on for some tips on how to determine… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Recession likely, but not yet certain Economists have been warning of a “perfect storm” of conditions pointing to a serious recession for most of the year, but some economists are still saying that it’s not a certainty yet. Time to apply for student loan forgiveness President Joe Biden announced… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Recession likely, but not yet certain Economists have been warning of a “perfect storm” of conditions pointing to a serious recession for most of the year, but some economists are still saying that it’s not a certainty yet. Time to apply for student loan forgiveness President Joe Biden announced… Read more
In a world with endless distractions, it’s no wonder that we find it difficult to complete tasks. Focus is hard to come by these days. This is especially true when you’re working from home. Household tasks that would otherwise be out of sight and out of mind are suddenly in your workspace. With that said, there are some proven methods to help you get things done. Time blocking and Time… Read more
Upgrading or changing your payroll system comes with a ton of wonderful benefits. Saving time and money, making everyone’s lives easier, and better integration are all good reasons to consider a change. But if the switch is mishandled, the results can be catastrophic and lead to long-lasting problems. Read on for some tips on how to avoid a disastrous payroll system migration. 1. Give the project the time it needs… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Former US Federal Reserve chief wins Nobel prize Former US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, who led the central bank during the 2008 financial crisis, is one of three recipients of this year’s Nobel prize in economics. Bank of England strengthens emergency stimulus The Bank of England will double… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Former US Federal Reserve chief wins Nobel prize Former US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, who led the central bank during the 2008 financial crisis, is one of three recipients of this year’s Nobel prize in economics. Bank of England strengthens emergency stimulus The Bank of England will double… Read more
Small business owners know how important it is to save money. They know that one day that dollar could come in handy, especially during slower times. Saving money is definitely important, but there are also things small business owners can – and should – spend their money on today. It might seem counterproductive to spend money when you want to put it in the bank – and make no mistake,… Read more
In a world with endless distractions, it’s no wonder that we find it difficult to complete tasks. Focus is hard to come by these days. This is especially true when you’re working from home. Household tasks that would otherwise be out of sight and out of mind are suddenly in your workspace. With that said, there are some proven methods to help you get things done. Time blocking and Time… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Wall Street starts the month a little stronger than before In what many are hoping is a new trend for October, the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 were all up for the first trading day of the month. Experts are split on whether this trend is sustainable,… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Wall Street starts the month a little stronger than before In what many are hoping is a new trend for October, the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 were all up for the first trading day of the month. Experts are split on whether this trend is sustainable,… Read more
Many entrepreneurs believe that hard work and dogged determination are all it takes to build and sustain a successful business. But when you consider the pressures of running a company, it seems wise to add effective stress-management to the list. Left unchecked, stress can erode your passion and undermine performance – not to mention, take a serious toll on your health. Research compiled by Office Vibe reveals that over 70%… Read more
When starting a small business, business owners often think about things like the storefront, branding, and displays. They think of smiling employees and happy customers. It’s not usually the image of the shelves and cupboards in the back stockroom that fill their heads. But inventory is a critical component of your business. Sales are made and lost because of inventory control so it can’t be overlooked or left to sort… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. British pound may sink below $1 US After the new UK government’s mini-budget announcement on Friday that revealed new economic policies, the GBP sunk to its lowest level since 1985 – ending last week at US$1.09. Interest rate hike causes world economy to wobble The US Federal Reserve raised… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. British pound may sink below $1 US After the new UK government’s mini-budget announcement on Friday that revealed new economic policies, the GBP sunk to its lowest level since 1985 – ending last week at US$1.09. Interest rate hike causes world economy to wobble The US Federal Reserve raised… Read more
When you’re in business for long enough, you’ll likely come up with new ideas you want to try. Innovation is important for your company to grow, to diversify its income, and to attract new customers. An important step between having an idea and jumping into it is testing the idea. Here are some important ways to test your idea, so you can launch it with confidence. 1. Talk to people… Read more
When you start a small business, it’s usually only you behind the whole operation. You wear many hats, from CEO to clean-up crew. As you pour your heart and soul into your business and it begins to grow, the amount of work involved grows with it. Because a small business is so focused on survival, you pay a lot of attention to the bottom line. This makes a lot of… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. How another interest rate hike could affect you The Federal Reserve is set to hike rates by another 0.75 percentage points at its meeting this week. CNBC breaks down how it could affect you here. The role of the CFO is changing While in the past the job of… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. How another interest rate hike could affect you The Federal Reserve is set to hike rates by another 0.75 percentage points at its meeting this week. CNBC breaks down how it could affect you here. The role of the CFO is changing While in the past the job of… Read more