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Business process outsourcing saves your company money. Not only that. It helps your business achieve the bottom line quickly. The problem is, outsourcing will not work for you if you end up making mistakes from the start. In this data-driven era, researching before making critical decisions can save you. Yes, the gut feel is relevant…
As your business grows, so do your core functions. Before you know it, you are overwhelmed with tasks and can’t focus on critical functions. Without someone whom you can delegate tasks to, you will continue wasting valuable time and energy. Want to change this and focus on your business core functions? Hire a virtual assistant…
At the end of last year, Intuit reportedly had 3.6 million paid online QuickBooks subscribers. Are you thinking about jumping on that bandwagon? Are you hoping to learn QuickBooks? If you are apprehensive about outsourcing your accounting services, QuickBooks Pro 2019 is everything you need to manage your small or medium business accounting. Just getting…
Taking care of a business’s financial matters can be stressful. Fortunately, there are software programs available to help simplify these matters. One of the best of these software programs is QuickBooks, a business accounting software which assists in a number of financial tasks. Curious as to the benefits of QuickBooks? Read on to learn more.…
Growing a strong business isn’t always about sales numbers or outdoing the competition. It starts with communication. When someone takes the time to look up and dial your company’s phone number you should at minimum meet their expectations with respect. Telephone etiquette is easy to follow, but not always properly executed. Whether your company has…
Are you tired of hearing the phone ring off the hook while you are speaking with customers? As a business owner, you have numerous tasks at hand, and fielding simple calls shouldn’t have to be one of them. We’re going to talk about why you should consider hiring a virtual receptionist—whether you choose to use…
While 45% of small businesses do not employ either an accountant nor a bookkeeper, many businesses could not do without one or the other or both. If you are looking to hire someone to take care of your business’ financials, you may have questions like “What is bookkeeping?” or “What is an accountant?” While they…
Have you been working like crazy to get your small business off the ground? An entrepreneur’s work is never done, and sometimes things get pushed to the side. Finally, you come up for air and realize that Tax Day has snuck up on you. You could rush to finish, but then you risk losing money.…
Are you a boss, manager, supervisor, or leader in your workplace? As such, you probably have more responsibility on your shoulders than those not in leadership positions. When your workload is open like a flood gate, and the stacks on your desk keep getting higher and higher, it may be time to delegate. But many…
Four times as many SME owners stress out about work as they fret about parenting their children. If you have kids of your own, you know what a handful they can be. Imagine the weight on the shoulders of a decent amount of SME owners in the world. You may be one of them with…
Let’s be honest. Business operations always involve various difficult processes and functions. These activities should meet the customer’s expectations and reduce business costs. Streamlining processes is a significant managerial activity in any business. Businesses need to set up new procedures and improve existing ones for efficiency. This will help you avoid high costs during the…
Running a business can be tough work. On average, about 20% of businesses fail in their first year and the failure rates only increase after that. Thankfully, there are a few common missteps you can avoid to help keep your business on track. Keep reading for a closer look at 5 business problems that could…
Many small businesses access the potential of the online market through a vast variety of niches, and you’d love to join them! But what online store ideas should you choose? Keep reading to discover 7 cool website business ideas to help discover which one’s right for you: 1. Handmade Goods “Handmade goods” is a niche…
Did you know that about 50% of small businesses fail by their fifth year? The point here is not to be a bearer of bad news. It’s to emphasize that, in order for your business to succeed, it’s essential to have a growth strategy to get the customer base you need. The key is to…
You could succeed; you could fail. Either way, it’s a fifty-fifty chance when it comes to small businesses making it past the 5-year mark. Obviously, you want to be in the former half, but more than that, you want long-term small business growth and success. But don’t worry! Keep reading to learn about 3 important…
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