Do you understand the personal injury law basics that apply to you? Of course, I am not an attorney, so the best thing to do is to consult with an attorney if you have questions. But understanding a few personal injury examples will help you make a decision if this is something that you ever […]
Wondering why you need data management tips for a small business? Don’t think that just because you aren’t a Fortune 500 company you don’t need to manage your data. No matter how small the amount of data you collect, you still need to have a data management plan in place. If you’re a small business […]
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Have you heard of National Clean Up Your Desk Day? If not, I wanted to let you know that it’s January 8th this year. It is the second Monday in January, and it’s an opportunity for everyone to start the New Year with a clean, organized desk. Why would you want a clean, organized desk? […]
This email organization system really works! One of the biggest complaints I hear from other bloggers is that they just cannot keep up with the amount of email they receive. I’ll admit, between press releases and pitches, it can be difficult to stay in control of your inbox. Since January 25-29 is National Clean Out […]
So, what is ad hoc reporting for your business and why is it important? As a business owner, every decision you make impacts your bottom line. As a small business owner, every decision you make impacts the amount of time you spend in a day. So, how do we analyze what we’re doing so that […]
Have you wondered how to automate your small business? I’ll admit that being a one-woman show is exhausting at times. It isn’t easy to be the chief cook and bottle washer for your business. There are days that I wish I had a staff, but I don’t so I automate as many things as possible […]
What ways to personalize emails have you been using successfully? I’ve been looking at my emails lately in an effort to streamline my workload. I’m sure that there are times I send emails needlessly or leave out something important that I should be adding. I have several drip campaigns set up, but am I capturing […]
Have you ever thought about selling the family business? Maybe you created it from the ground up. Or, maybe you inherited it from your parents but aren’t sure if you want to continue it. Or, maybe it’s time to consider retiring but the kids aren’t interested in stepping into your position. There’s a lot to […]
Have you ever used a cloud based fax service? I recently had to submit tax forms but the recipient wouldn’t accept a scanned copy. I would either have to fax it back to them or send it in the mail. Of course, I don’t have a fax at home so I had to hunt one […]
“’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all” – Alfred Lord Tennyson. While Alfred eloquently stated a major tenant of the human condition, love, working without proper compensation is the ultimate employer abuse. In any relationship there is a power dichotomy; minimum wage workers tend to live paycheck to […]