Technology is a huge part of our daily lives, but small business owners may find it difficult to navigate all the online opportunities, gadgets, software, and tools geared to help increase profit margins. So how do today’s entrepreneurs best utilize technology to help grow their businesses? At Count Me In For Women’s Economic Independence, a [...]
If you are expecting increased business this summer, you may be looking to hire seasonal help in order to meet the heightened demand. Before you go on a hiring spree, however, you may want to talk to your small business insurance representative about how seasonal employees might create year-round risk for your small business. According [...]
Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio: The unemployment rate in today's economy has come down a little bit, but it is still not great. On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio, Ilyce discussed unemployment numbers and whether or not they represent a strong economy. The unemployment rate is officially at 7.4 percent and [...]
Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio: The jobs and unemployment rate for 2013 may be wrong, according to an economist who used to calculate the numbers. On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio, Ilyce discussed how the unemployment rate could be inaccurate, according to an economist from a recent article by the Huffington Post. [...]
Should I pursue a career in real estate? Real estate agents will still be a huge part of home buying and home selling in the future. Q: I live in Atlanta and listen to Ilyce’s show on WSB. For the past 20 years, I've worked as a combination legal assistant, paralegal and office manager. Now my [...]
There’s more to a successful business than free cash and killer marketing strategies—sales growth is what truly drives a business forward. That said, rapid growth can be dangerous for your small business if the proper systems aren’t in place to support the additional demand on your resources. If you’re not prepared, you could wind up [...]
I’m always surprised at people who get 1099-MISCs each year yet don’t think of themselves as being in business. Some even refer to their clients as their bosses or employers. Let’s get something straight. The fact that you are getting a 1099-MISC to report your earnings to the IRS means you are in business for [...]
At its core, scaling refers to a set of events that connects seven key components of your organization: positioning, product innovation, marketing, sales, operations, production/development, and customer support. With all of these components working together, you can scale and grow your small business in a more sustainable fashion. When you scale successfully, growth is controlled [...]
While cash is still the most widely used form of payment, debit and credit cards have become consumers’ preferred payment choice. Although some small businesses steadfastly remain cash-only operations, many small businesses are now accepting credit card payments in order to increase their bottom line and customer satisfaction. Credit cards now have the second largest [...]
Everyone needs a vacation, but many small business owners feel too much anxiety about leaving their business for an extended period of time to actually enjoy their time off. Their minds wander to the what-ifs: What if a piece of equipment breaks down? What if there’s an issue with our biggest client? What if there’s [...]
