Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Most small businesses in the U.S. were started or acquired with less than $30,000 in invested capital. To be more precise, the median small business was started with about $27,000. The chart below is based on data from the U.S. Census 2014 Survey of Entrepreneurs. It shows the percentage of small businesses by the amount spent to start or acquire the business.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
We recently teamed up with technology specialists, Brother, to give you a chance to win one of their office labelling machines. It is an amazing piece of office tech and a fantastic prize! Don’t just take our word for it… We have asked four assistants from around Europe to test the product and give us their feedback. How does the P-touch compare with writing labels or printing them from a PC?
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Tips From T. Marie
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
If you’re someone who has done business the traditional way for years you may not be able to fathom the idea of an office that doesn’t rely on the phone to do business. The truth is, while a well-planned and scheduled phone call is still a relevant business tool, a lot of time is wasted on the phone that could be better spent. Click To Tweet For example, how many times have you, your assistant or receptionist played phone tag trying to schedule a meeting or appointment?
Andrea Kalli
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Love how this Scary Pumpkin Halloween video turned out. Can be used for business or personal promos, parties, events, and greetings. There’s a place to put your logo and message right next to the pumpkin. Available for purchase as is for $35 (without the watermark). Want me to add your text message and logo for you? No problem! Order yours today for only $70.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Over the past three decades companies less than 1 year old with 1 to 4 employees have averaged creating more than 1 million jobs per year. That's a lot of jobs. Less surprisingly, 86% of all new employer companies have between 1-4 employees. That's not surprising because even well funded Silicon Valley startups usually start with just a couple of people.
Clutter Coach
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
by Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube ⋅ Google Play. In this episode, I’ll talk about how it’s much easier to get your projects done when you break them down into baby steps. Actually, you have to! Here are some highlights: What is a baby step? How do I stop procrastinating? What if I don’t have a plan?
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Brilliantly Better
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
In a rather twisted way, I chose to run a 48 hours race before even trying a 24 hours one. It happened this March, and you can read all about it here. Since the 48 hours race didn’t go out… The post The Story Of My First 24 Hours Race – S24h appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
There are about 1400 makerspaces around the world. This up from only about 30-40 as recently as 2006. This data is from Popular Science's BY THE NUMBERS: THE RISE OF THE MAKERSPACE. The article came out last February (we're behind in our reading). Key quote describing makerspaces: Also called hackerspaces or innovation labs, these establishments act as communal workshops where makers can share ideas and tools.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
With all the emphasis on digital marketing these days, sometimes it’s easy to forget that there’s also marketing to be done at your home base’s physical location as well, in the event that you have one. Whether it’s a small office, a suite in a strip mall, or a building of its own, make sure to use the fact that it exists in real space to your advantage.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Today’s guest post is by the awesome Ryan McRae. Ryan is the founder of The ADHD Nerd , a blog dedicated to helping people with ADHD be more productive, focused and happy. He has spoken all over the world, including Afghanistan. He is an Apple fanatic, voracious reader and lover of things pumpkin flavored. He can be reached at theadhdnerd@gmail.com.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Building any kind of startup can be challenging, and starting your own 3D printing business isn’t any less so. But knowing what challenges to anticipate, having a roadmap of common pitfalls, and notes on proven strategies, can all help steer you through that crucial first year. photo credit: Martin Hajek. The recipe for success will be different for every entrepreneur, but with luck, these proven tips and tricks can help your business succeed, whether you’re focusing on PCB design an
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Want a business that stands the test of time? If so, you need to maintain a marketing database.Without it, your business simply isn’t going anywhere – period! If you don’t have a clue what customers are buying, when they’re buying it, or how much each customer’s ultimately worth to your business; you’re missing a huge part of the marketing pie.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Planning for an exhibition takes a lot of time and effort, but the pay out after the event can be huge. In fact exhibitions have the highest return on investment compared to other marketing methods. Here are four effective things you need to know about to help you prepare for your next exhibition: 1. Check your displays. As soon as you’ve booked your stand space, start to think about what sort of displays you’ll need.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
It’s tough to get a small business up and running. In fact, a majority of small businesses fail. But that doesn’t mean that all hope is gone for you, even after you’ve run into your first failure. In fact, most of the most successful businesses out there aren’t their owner’s first foray into the business world. They could be several down the pipeline from that initial attempt.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Small business owners and managers face an internal struggle between prioritising profits and reshaping the model of their business so that it is eco-friendly. Many of these decision-makers have good intentions to protect the environment, but in business the need to make profits comes first and for the small business manager, this is often a fine line that flirts between survival and going into administration.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Are you planning to shop electronics, smartphone and other items on Black Friday 2016 for your business – and yourself? Want to save more? If yes, then it is time to know how you can do this. Here are four simple steps you need to follow. Step No.1 Know what you need. It is important to make a list of items, which you require. As you are going to save money due to discounted deals of Black Friday then add all those items, which you require in upcoming year.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
There are a staggering 1.6 billion people who speak English as a second language. China for example, now has around 10 million fluent English speakers. It’s an official language of NATO, the UN and, for the time being at least, the EU. English, French and German are the three dominant languages of the EU, however once the UK leave, the only EU States where English is still considered a first language will be Ireland and Malta who collectively account for less than 1% of the EU’s population.
Small Business CEO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Security might not be the first thing you think of when you decide to start a business, but it’s a very important part of the entire picture. Security comes in many different forms. In the realm of business, security applies to safety of a building from looters and thieves, safety for employees from anything going wrong in the workplace that will cause you to be liable, safety includes keeping employee and customer records hidden from the prying eyes of hackers, and it includes much more than th
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
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