Whether by choice or necessity, many of us today are maintaining multiple income streams. Entrepreneurs and independent contractors, and small business owners in particular seem more prone to this multi-job arrangement. But the question is: how can we juggle all of our duties without dropping the ball? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about … Read more…
A quick glance through the most trending topics reveals that many of us small business owners, solopreneurs, and professionals are in a never ending struggle with Father Time. And no, it seems he’s not ever going give up any turf: twenty-four hours in one day- that’s all we get. And it seems that no matter … Read more…
Are your small business’ sales declining or stagnating? Are you having problems maintaining a healthy cash flow? Here are five things you can do now to put some oil in your operations and some gas in your sales. Based on the results of several small business surveys (such as this one by NFIB), the biggest … Read more…
As cash flow woes continue to hound many small business owners, keeping employees motivated and happy can be especially challenging. But all is not lost. Here are 5 strategies to boost employee moral even when operating on a tight budget. 1. Recognize the Value of Your Employees The first step to building happy employees is … Read more…
Last week, the results of an online survey of small business owners were released which indicated that owners of small businesses appear to be optimistic about the new year. With such bleak economic tidings over the past few years, a find like this is certainly welcomed news. But is it real? Few would deny the … Read more…