Whether you are looking at starter homes or luxury homes, you may need to secure funding to make your purchase. When it comes to winning a good home loan deal from a lender, there are a number of different factors that are considered. On the basis of these factors, the lender company decides that if a person is eligible for ... Read More »
So, you want to break into the exciting world owning your own small business. It is a popular thought to have these days, and Colleges and Universities all over the country have obliged, creating Entrepreneurship degrees in their business schools to train the next generation of start-up founders. However, before you join what has become the third most popular major ... Read More »
Employee Handbooks get a very bad reputation at times. Many employees see them as draconian documents filled with stiff restrictions and impenetrable legal jargon. However, don’t fear if your company suddenly needs a handbook. By following a few easy steps, anyone can write an employee handbook that reinforces what the company expectations, employee contracts and inspires their employees to better ... Read More »
Mobile platforms are an increasingly important aspect of business. Companies understand that the majority of their customers are not just online, they are going mobile. Entrepreneurs have worked hard to build innovative companies entirely on mobile platforms, experiencing significant business success. Whether it’s a mobile app, website or other platform, a commonality between successful startups are their ability to monetize ... Read More »
Starting a small business can be a daunting journey. Even more overwhelming is the process for applying for a small business loan. Lenders look at several areas before deciding you are a good fit for a loan. They will look into your history and your business’s history and goals. Be prepared for these conversations by having your documentation ready and ... Read More »
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to human resource management systems (HRMS). For a human resource manager of a small company, it is easy to get lost in all the operations of your business, from day-to-day to long-term company goals. And in the technology age, your options are endless. Narrowing down your choices can be ... Read More »
Efficiency is key if you want to run a successful business. After all, you have so many tasks to be getting on with that working on them quickly and efficiently is the only way to succeed, especially in the early days. Bookkeeping is a necessary evil of running a small business. It’s something that not many entrepreneurs enjoy, yet it ... Read More »
It’s no secret that businesses of all sizes need protection from hackers and cyber-criminals. Many industry leaders predict that the level and complexity of cyber attacks will only increase in the coming years. Cyber security should be a primary concern of risk and compliance for small businesses as well as large corporations. As an executive, you must implement many levels ... Read More »
It can take several years for entrepreneurs to break out of a one man business and start hiring employees. When business owners finally do realize that they need help, this can be a major transformation for the company. When you take on additional staff in the form of hourly or salary employees, you will experience a major boost in productivity ... Read More »
At the 2012 TIA Inside the Network conference in Dallas, Andrew Miller of Polycom gave an outstanding keynote address, discussing how video collaboration is becoming mission critical in businesses. It offers many benefits, with one survey of 4,700 users noting the top benefits as increased productivity and efficiency, increased impact of discussions, expedited decision-making and reduced travel. While video conferencing ... Read More »
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