Couples Working Together: 7 Tips to Work with Your Spouse
They say if you want your marriage to last, don’t work with your spouse. But more and more couples are proving this saying wrong by running a business with their spouse and succeeding – both in business and at marriage. Read on for advice to achieve harmony when running a business with your spouse. Over […]
The Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses
Whether you’re just starting out or growing your team, it always feels like there’s more work to be done than people to do it. When neither hiring more people nor putting important projects on the back burner are options, it’s time to consider outsourcing. Learn about the benefits of outsourcing for small businesses and how […]
Tips for Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey – what do they all have in common? You guessed it: All are extremely successful entrepreneurs. But before you assume you aren’t born to be an entrepreneur because your last name isn’t Jobs, Bezos, or Schultz, let’s discuss the qualities that help an entrepreneur find success, as well […]
Things to Consider when Buying Insurance for Small Businesses
Starting a business is a rewarding venture. For some, it’s a realization of their dreams while for others, it’s a great alternative to working on a 9-5 schedule. It also requires a considerable amount of money, not to mention the substantial effort you put into it. With all the investments allotted in the business, it […]
The Best Ways to Provide Honest Feedback to Your Team
Have you ever worked for an entrepreneur that encouraged their employees to share feedback with them? Or have you been that entrepreneur, seeking feedback from your team about what you and the business could be doing or changing for the better? While a lack of frequent feedback is considered a major factor as to why […]
5 Business Documents You Must Update on a Regular Basis
Maintaining a business requires several steps be completed on an annual basis, including updating business documents. Here are 5 documents every business must update to remain in compliance with government regulations. If you’re fresh to the world of entrepreneurship, you may not realize that once your initial documents have been filed for your business, there’s […]
7 Steps to Keep Your Small Business in Compliance
Once you’ve incorporated your small business, what else needs to happen to keep your company running smoothly? Here’s a guide to what every small business owner must do to stay in compliance with government guidelines. Once you’ve chosen the business you want to start and have secured funding for your new venture, the next step […]
6 Entrepreneurial Flaws to Ditch, Improve or Embrace
We’ve all sat in a job interview and been asked the dreaded question, “What’s your biggest weakness?” And somewhere along your career path, you’ve hopefully learned how to answer this question in a positive light without dropping cheesy answers like “I work too hard” or “I care too much.” As silly as it sounds, there’s […]
2 Ways to Use Agile Methodology to Grow Your Small Business
The word ‘agile’ means to move quickly and easily. In the high-tech industry, it’s a set of principles and frameworks for building software efficiently. The Agile methodology for software development has been around, in some capacity, for almost two decades and has helped catapult companies like Google and Microsoft into the juggernauts they are today. […]