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A year ago, small businesses were focused on how to build on current trends, remain compliant, and generally improve their game in the upcoming year. Just twelve short months — and one pandemic — later, the entire professional landscape has changed. One of the biggest adjustments that 2020 has brought along with it was a shift to more remote work. Another major workplace modification came in …
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In 2020, all kinds of businesses have faced unexpected obstacles due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From full-on closures during stay-at-home orders to reduced capacities that comply with social distancing recommendations, small business owners have made—and will continue to make—adjustments. As we continue to adapt to the future of work, essential businesses must make critical decisions to preserve …
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Any small business owner or entrepreneur will tell you they wish there were more hours in the day. While exercise is an invaluable portion of our lives, too often does life become too busy to find time for exercise in a schedule. Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and Physical Health HHS.gov US Department of Health & Human Services statistics show less than 5% of adults …
Organizations and small businesses of all sorts have many reasons that they might decide to host an event. Maybe it’s a small get-together for potential clients, a large conference gathering, or an educational course for select individuals. No matter what type of event your small business was planning this year, chances are that it got derailed by COVID-19. The global pandemic threw our whole …
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In our new, post-COVID world, concern for the environment has been unfortunately overshadowed by the threat of a global pandemic. Single-use plastics, once under fire for their detrimental effects on the natural world, have made a spectacular comeback in the name of public health. Additionally, the COVID-fueled surge of takeout orders and online shopping since March 2020 has further complicated …
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Big E-Z, known for their bookkeeping products, has moved their legacy small business accounting software from desktop to the cloud. The desktop version is still available, but for those who need easier mobility and collaboration can use the new cloud version. While the desktop version was originally built on top of Microsoft Excel, Big E-Z cloud version is built on Google Sheets. In fact, the …
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According to Salesforce, 60 percent of sales reps report an increase in virtual meetings since 2015. Think about that for a second. Before the coronavirus pandemic took hold this year, sales reps would typically engage with prospects in a variety of ways - through emails, calls, online meetings (with video) and in-person meetings. The in-person meeting was often a critical component of the …
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While calling someone seems old school in our fast-paced digital world, the majority of consumers—60 percent—still initiate their first contact with local businesses via phone after finding them online. That’s according to a report from BrightLocal, which surveyed 500 U.S.-based consumers who shared their opinions about how they choose to communicate and engage. Yet, for many small business …
Every business grapples with two sides of customer reviews — the approvals and the complaints. As much as everyone prefers the approvals over the complaints, the latter cannot be avoided. Whether it’s a customer concern on your promotions, a tweet about your service, or an unsatisfied review, every …
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Businesses across the nation were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many small business owners are still dealing with the consequences. While some jobs have been easily adaptable to a work-from-home model, others have not been so simple. If you run a dance studio, you surely understand …
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Companies are increasingly turning to analytics and automation to identify opportunities and improve process efficiency. However, these evolving technologies have also revolutionized another critical business area: risk management. Though still in the early stages, automating risk management is …
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