The coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of pressure on small businesses. With the economy slowing and consumer spending starting to dip, business owners are looking for ways to cut costs and bring in more revenue. At a time like this, many small business owners are asking, “how automation can help their small business?” Automation can […]
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Starting a small business from home can offer countless benefits. This includes greater flexibility over your working hours and the freedom to create your ideal working environment and choose your work schedule. You will also have the opportunity to scale your business, build a reputable brand, and achieve your long-term financial goals. Setting up a […]
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It is a well-known fact in the business world that when employees are engaged, they can help with your company’s growth. To keep them engaged in this way, you should find ways to provide perks which can help them with their career development and advancement as well as help them improve the quality of the […]
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Even with certain states starting to reopen, things are still uncertain. Besides our health, finances are top of mind right now. Here’s 5 ways to manage your personal finances during continuing uncertain times: 1. Conserve Cash The first, and most important, rule to follow in uncertain times is to conserve cash! You should minimize your […]
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It’s really difficult to make the decision to downsize. There are many reasons why companies need to do it, but that doesn’t make it any easier. As a business owner and leader, I recognize how gut wrenching it is. Once you’ve decided that it’s the right thing to do for the sustainability of the business, […]
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It feels like we were making great strides with having one on one feedback conversations – both positive and constructive. We made it a point to have ad-hoc conversations when walking down the hall. But now that has changed. With a virtual working environment, we don’t have the same ad-hoc opportunities. We are being pulled […]
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I recently experienced a death in my family. It was my young cousin – only 24 years old – who lives in India. He is the son of my mom’s youngest sister. The same sister who recently beat breast cancer. The same sister who put her life on hold to come to the US for […]
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Among many other aspects of leadership, no one teaches you what to do when the world falls apart. When you get promoted into a managerial role, there’s no handbook with a chapter on leading through pandemics… believe it or not. Maybe after this there will be. If you’re lucky, you have coaches and mentors who […]
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I watched my father’s dream business crumble in 1974. I was 13, and my dad will always be my first superhero because he was one of the best leaders I’ve ever known. He practiced some powerful virtues for leaders and what happened next shaped my life in profound ways. Who knew the lessons I learned […]
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Imagine being let go of your job. There are hundreds of thoughts going through your mind. You feel unsure of what’s going to happen in your future, how long you’ll be out of a job, how to support yourself, etc. It’s a stressful time with too many uncertainties. It’s also really hard for your employer. […]
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Your personal brand is much more than a logo or a catchy tagline – it’s an identity. When done right, personal branding can help you win new business and advance your career. But building your personal brand doesn’t come overnight. It requires commitment and dedication to working with the channels that yield the best results. […]
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As a small business owner, you are probably ready to dedicate your life to making your business a success. You’re prepared to work the long hours, make sacrifices, take on any task and make tough decisions. While being a small business owner does ask a lot of the individual, you can’t lose sight of the fact […]
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