Running a business is not easy nor does it leave a lot of leisure time for business owners. Typical they must work long hours regardless of whether or not they have a family. In fact, some days they may struggle just to keep up with tasks at home and family activities. That makes trying to […]
Obviously when you own and run a business you want to make the most money possible. To do that you must diligently strive to keep costs down and revenues up. Streamlining your business to increase efficiency can help keep those costs down. But there are lots of ways to increase productivity. Some commonly utilized options […]
Working as a virtual assistant or freelancer entails more than simply doing a job and getting paid for it. If you work consistently for some clients you may develop long term relationships with them. But sometimes they may ask you to do things that aren’t in their best interests or could be done better. Even […]
When you own a business, having your finances in order is critical to continue operations. Of course, you probably also have a business plan, an accountant, and a business budget among other things. But when it comes to balancing your business budget, it can sometimes get tricky. But there are tips to help you balance […]
It’s been a little over a decade since hashtags first made an appearance on social media. Although it took a few years, they slowly gained in popularity and use. Today they can be found virtually everywhere. Even so, not everyone uses hashtags to their full potential. They look kind of cool when you use them, […]
Businesses wanting to thrive have to keep watch over a great many things. For instance, they must pay attention to sales as well as business costs and overhead. Some of those costs include supplies, inventory, bookkeeping, labor costs, and more. But one area that is sometimes overlooked is workplace injury. According to a Bureau of […]
Keeping information secure in a digital age is not as simple as setting up a short password or two. Thieves and hackers can easily get past those, so many people use complicated passwords instead. Or, they may set up multiple questions that must be answered before information can be accessed. That’s all well and fine, […]
More clients and businesses are turning to contractors for labor needs rather than hiring staff to do the same jobs. Clients don’t have to train their contractors or provide the same benefits regular employees require. In addition, it is often less expensive to pay contractors than to hire full-time employees. But will contractors provide quality […]
When people do the same type of work day in and day out they may feel like they’re stuck in a rut. Most work days are spent doing the same things in the same place with the same scenery. That can make it a little difficult to get started working some days. There’s no excitement […]
Keeping your expenses down and sticking to a tight budget month after month isn’t easy. Sometimes it leaves you feeling like you’ve squeezed every extra cent out of your budget that’s possible. When that happens you might consider starting a side hustle to alleviate some of the financial pressure. The only problem with that is […]