It’s a new year, and a new opportunity for small business owners and leaders to improve! Whether you’re focused on building your business, or turning yourself into a better leader, there are plenty of ways you can make it happen in 2025.
Here are just a few resolutions you might consider as you head into the new year.
Is your business working to address workplace mental health issues among your staff? If not, it could be costing you money and work quality, all while harming workplace morale. Read on to learn more about how stress affects productivity and what can be done to mitigate workplace stress.
For many people, remote work offers substantial advantages over those that require you to report to an in-person office. Fewer potential distractions, no commute, and greater flexibility are enticing benefits, but how can you increase your chances of finding this type of work in 2024?
Check out the following tips and tricks for helping you land a remote position this year.
The concept of rebranding has emerged as a strategic imperative for companies looking to stay relevant, resonate with their audience, and drive growth. Whether prompted by shifts in the market, changes in consumer behavior, or internal transformations, rebranding can breathe new life into a business and position it for long-term success. However, navigating the rebranding process requires careful planning, adherence to core values, and an awareness of potential pitfalls that hinder progress. Here’s a comprehensive guide to successfully rebranding your business:
Forming a business partnership is one of the keys to building a successful entrepreneurship. Two teams working together can often generate more productive results for both groups. Here are essential insights to consider before partnering with another business.
You should know a potential partner’s business reputation and financial history before entering an agreement. You can be held liable for a business partner’s actions, especially if you collaborate on manufacturing, distribution or promotion.
The pandemic has impacted the economy in multiple ways including employment and career reassessment. Not only did the shutdowns lead to many small businesses closing, millions decided not to return to their jobs. The result has been tightened supply chains, rising consumer prices, and job shortages.
The pandemic caused many businesses to shift to work at home operations. As shutdown mandates end a good percentage of firms continue to use the work at home model while some have moved toward a hybrid model combining home and office activities. Here’s a look at how to boost worker productivity for home, office or hybrid business models.
As a small business owner, you are the chief cook and bottle washer of your business operations.
The coronavirus pandemic brought along several changes in personal and professional lifestyles. Individuals and companies had to adjust to quarantine and isolation measures to contain the virus. The transition from working from offices to remote work or telecommuting is probably one of the significant changes. Pre-COVID, most companies resisted such work models, assuming it will harm company culture and affect productivity.
Early in your business’s development, you may operate out of your home or on the road. When most of your day involves seeing clients or handling book work in your home office, a prestigious location may not seem unimportant. However, working from home can come across as unprofessional. Virtual office services can be perfect for presenting your best face.