In the coming weeks, we will be following a software engineer from start to finish as he builds his startup. We’ll go over what’s involved in starting a company, identify some of the pitfalls and successes along the way, and how it affects our lives outside work. “startup company” is a term that has been […]
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The loyalty card is a long-running practice in the retail world, used to incentivize customers and increase sales. As it becomes more popular, companies are introducing gamification elements in their cards with rewards that make use of your progress towards specific goals. Loyalty cards are a tried and true way of incentivizing people to spend
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Getting a cold call is hard enough for most people, but it’s even harder when the person on the other end of your phone line is not interested in what you have to say. What can businesses do so that their calls are more likely to be answered? One way would be by using Voicemail
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As a startup grows, it’s natural to hire more employees. But how do you know which type of employee is the best fit for your company? Successful entrepreneurs have their own theories on what makes each kind of employee successful in various roles and identify this knowledge when hiring new members to the team. Joining
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Accounting mistakes are small businesses’ worst nightmare. You can’t afford to make them without the risk of losing your business, but you’ll also want to avoid these common errors if possible. Find out what they are and how you can fix them before it’s too late. Accounting is a complicated process that often seems much
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Everyone has a story about someone they can’t stand to work with. But it turns out not all people are as terrible as we make them out to be! In fact, there are actually some folks who become more beneficial than any other team member. And the best part? They’re usually pretty easy to get
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It’s long been assumed that the internet eliminates all taxes for brick-and-mortar businesses. Online giants, however, are beginning to push back on this assumption by starting to charge sales tax in states where such a taxation system isn’t already present (with Amazon leading the way). The end result could be lower prices and more profit
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There are a lot of business opportunities out there and it can be hard to know where to start or how certain tasks should go. These 4 tactics will help you grow your company, drive revenue, and expand into new markets. Business expansion strategy is a way to grow and expand your business. There are
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Alistair Croll has spent the last decade studying how companies can be more efficient. His consulting firm, AlistairCroll, recently launched a new product called Lean Analytics which helps businesses design and implement data-driven decision making processes to reduce waste on all levels of a company’s operations. “Talking Lean Analytics With Alistair Croll” is a book
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With a lack of understanding of how to properly budget, many people end up living paycheck-to-paycheck and never making progress on their financial goals. Budgeting can be complicated for some but is not impossible with the right tools in place. Successful budgeting involves people. It affects all of the following managerial functions except marketing, production,
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