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August, 2020

5 Productivity Tips for Working From Home

Submitted by Amy Sloane on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 11:51

People who are turning to remote work to continue earning an income through the lockdown are finding this option isn't as easy as they assumed it would be. The challenge comes in finding new ways to be productive amid the many distractions that are common in a home environment. The following guide will help you set up a strategy for working more efficiently through those distractions.

7 Tips to Help Small Businesses Recover in the Pandemic

Submitted by Ann Lloyd on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 11:46

If you’re a business owner trying to survive in this pandemic, it may seem like the rules are constantly changing. As shelter-in-place orders are lifted, you may not know where to start if you want to get your small business back up and running. 

The quarantine has affected — and continues to affect — many aspects of business operations. But if you take time to assess your situation, adapt to your “new normal,” and put in the work to reboot your business, there’s a good chance you can recover from the coronavirus crisis and bounce back better than ever. Here are some tips to help you get started:

How to help new remote workers integrate into company's culture

Submitted by Betty White on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 14:00

Since there are lots of telecommunications tools available these days, companies are more than well equipped to have employees working remotely. This allows for many things and opens lots of possibilities. You can now have workers in the field, all across the globe. Additionally, it offers your workers the freedom to work from home. And in recent times and with the global pandemic, this seems like a very important asset to have. But the problem that occurs with this style of working is how to help new remote workers integrate into company's culture.

8 Practical Ways to Beat the Common Productivity Killers When Working From Home

Submitted by Juliette Anderson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 13:12

Working from home does come with advantages. It gives you the flexibility to finish your tasks at any time of the day. It also allows you to get things done the way you see fit.

Most of all, you can complete your tasks anytime, anywhere. It does not matter whether you are in your coffee shop or on your kitchen counter. You can even travel while working at the same time.

But to be an efficient remote employee can be challenging. It is easy to become distracted, fall into a rut, and lose track of tasks that could kill your productivity.

What Business Owners Need to Know about Digital Marketing

Submitted by Delan Cooper on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 14:32

Marketing your product or service through digital channels has more impact than using traditional methods such as print media and advertising. It is important to note that digital marketing does not only involve online/internet channels but all digital channels. Some of these channels include email marketing, messaging using mobile phones, apps, marketing through social media, and search engines.

5 Great Tips to Develop the Right Growth Strategy for Your Small Business

Submitted by Lauren Wiseman on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:17

Business growth might not always indicate success, especially if you don’t scale your operation with your growth spurt, but it’s definitely one of the best goals you can shoot for as a small business owner. After all, growth means that you’re acquiring more customers than ever before, that you have more loyal brand advocates, that your brand is more visible in the online world, and that you have a need for new talent in your company. If your goal is to grow your small business, though, then you need to invest in strategic growth and create a strong strategy that will minimize risk while maximizing efficiency.

How to Reduce Costs in Your Payroll Department

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 08:43

Payroll can be one of the most expensive areas of a business. Whether you’re a big or a small company, the costs of materials, as well as administrating and delivering payroll, can really add up. But this doesn’t have to be the case if you’re able to implement specific procedures that will not only cut costs but improve efficiency.

Below we explore a few ways that you can reduce costs in your payroll department.

3 Hacks for Business Owners to Become More Efficient

Submitted by Maggie Bloom on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 09:55

At times, we have more tasks that we can reasonably handle. As a business owner, you find yourself struggling with many things at the expense of productivity. Amazingly enough, small changes in your business can go a long way in improving efficiency and productivity for your business. Here are a few hacks for you.

Business Overseas: 5 Things to Know About Managing Taxes

Submitted by Becca Meyers on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 08:06

Do you have a business abroad? Or, are you planning to start one? There are numerous critical details you need to know about managing taxes for overseas companies. This will help you avoid trouble with the IRS.


Read on to get acquainted with essential tax management requirements of offshore business and assets.

Strategies to Take Your Business to The Next Level

Submitted by Elena on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 09:13

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? You should never stay still for too long in the business world as this is how you fall behind the competition and lose motivation. Still, equally, it can be hard to know how to take the business forward, and there will always be difficulties when you start to implement change. This means that you need to identify the best ways to take your business to the next level so that you can make positive changes, which will help the business to succeed and compete at a much higher level. Read on to find out the best ways that you can achieve this.