Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

Every new business I know dreams of building momentum in their business, where growth continues to increase, customers become your best advocates, and employee motivation is high. It’s important to define your growth strategy, document it, communicate it to your team, and align metrics and employee rewards to target goals.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

Most of these benefit the physical and psychological well-being of the employees. In other words, SaaS helps your business succeed. The benefits of using software in business processes include cost savings, back-end management, scalability, innovation, and flexibility. Your employees tend to work better together with morale.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done by full-time employees, in the office or at home. These approaches allow your startup to grow more rapidly, save costs, but costly mistakes can lead to business failure. Don’t get caught off guard.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2020

Running a small business can come with a slew of challenges. The loss of these major customers can have a dramatic impact on both internal (employees) and external contributors (investors). Company culture may also be a contributing factor in the manner in which employees deal with hindrances.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 4, 2025

Data breaches arent just a big business issue anymore. As a small business, you might assume you’re under the radar, but the truth is that youre a growing target. In many small businesses, shared logins are common. Also, what happens when an employee leaves? Also, what happens when an employee leaves?

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2020

Having a vast range of employees that differ in experience, background, beliefs, and specialties bring new perspectives to the table that would be nonexistent without them. Additionally, as you look to bring on new employees, you’ll also want to focus on your current staff’s professional development. Showcase your expertise.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 23, 2025

Small businesses rely heavily on customer loyalty to stay competitive. If youre a small business owner, you know how challenging it can be to meet these rising expectations. Its these little moments of connection that set your business apart. Theyre often the firstand most memorablepoint of contact for customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2019

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. These approaches allow your startup to grow more rapidly, save costs, but costly mistakes can lead to business failure. Utilization and personal growth of virtual employees is not my problem.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

Remember that leadership is both upward, as well as downward to direct reports and employees. Disconnects on how employees are treated or decisions will be made can be disastrous, especially with family-owned or closely held ventures. Provide effective leadership. There are several books written on this subject.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

Unfortunately, even today, building a good product doesn’t guarantee you a business. Most entrepreneurs realize and budget for the additional costs of incorporating a business, marketing, equipment costs, and manufacturing. Your frugal role model of bringing your own lunch won’t be convincing to most employees.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

Among other things, he presents convincing reasons why employee empowerment is now a force that is here to stay in today’s workplace: A new generation of workers are flexing muscles. Small business growth over the past three years has been phenomenal. Like it or not, social mores have changed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

Yet, in my daily role as an advisor to entrepreneurs and small business owners, struggling to boost revenues, profits, and earnings, I still see too many managers falling back on command-and-control, a focus on weaknesses, and not enough time for people. Change is hard. But these days it’s required and inevitable.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning. 350 billion of this money is dedicated to small businesses under a loan program called the PPP (payroll protection plan).

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The good news is that there are firms that offer quality financial services, including small business tax preparation. Small businesses can hire such firms and get quality services on a pay as you go basis. On the other hand, small companies have a small customer base. Final thoughts.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the past, working remotely was considered “normal” for entrepreneurs or independent contractors in the gig economy only, but organizations wanted employees, and consultants, to be onsite and working in the office. Employees clearly want and enjoy the flexibility. This greatly narrowed the talent pool. It’s a win-win.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

Small-business owners across America face intense competition in the digital marketplace. The agency specializes in helping small businesses in essential service industries, from home-repair contractors and auto shops to legal offices and medical practices. Hibu, a U.S.-based And the results speak for themselves.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2020

Due to advancements in technology, assistants are now becoming a common good — even for businesses — and are no longer limited to the high-earners. According to a survey conducted by DELL Technologies, 82% of surveyed managers expect integrated teams to consist of employees, machines, and systems in the next few years.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

Any operation that involves an employee, like recruitment, payroll management, or even offboarding, can be included in these HR functions or duties. . On the other hand, HR agencies offer cost-effective, standardized services, while consultants offer customized HR solutions (best for small companies). Which HR tasks can be delegated?

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 16, 2020

All of these businesses had to roll back their remote work policies and call employees back on-premises. Lag in information access: Remote employees spend more time and effort locating information pertinent to their tasks. Unhealthy Employee Morale. Yahoo, Aetna, and Best Buy reported similar trends.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

The advancement of information technology has made it affordable even for small businesses to get sophisticated software. Furthermore, you can also connect employees of various departments via CRM software, enabling you to understand your customers better and respond to them sensibly. Make Use Of CRM And Other Tools.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Getting to the stage in the business where you can hire your first members of staff is an excellent achievement and one you will want to make sure you get right. It shows that you are on the path to success, and hiring the correct employee will boost the value of the business. Choose the Right Space. Be as Open as Possible.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2020

How small businesses can benefit from no-code tools. To go back to the drawing board would require time and money most small businesses can’t afford. Software like this can take repetitive tasks off the plates of entrepreneurs and small teams—and for a much smaller investment than hiring a whole new employee.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2020

Sudden payment of unaccrued tax, bonus, or commission liabilities (this is a common bookkeeping and forecasting error for small businesses.). For example, a rapidly growing business is often purchasing lots of inventory, investing in fixed assets, and not managing their accounts receivable. Furlough non-essential employees.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Gain Client’s Trust by ensuring Cybersecurity written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Zach Kromkowski In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Zach Kromkowski, co-founder of Sention, about the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses and marketing firms.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

If you are a business owner or manager, you certainly have put some thought into the way your business presents itself. This could be as simple as painting your storefront or making sure that all of your employees stick to a dress code, but sometimes presentation can go further than that. Photos Are Versatile in Use.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

In my current role as a consultant to entrepreneurs and small business owners, I’ve accumulated my own list of insights on how some people get more done. In addition, he has often stated that his first priority is serving his employees and his extended business family, through coaching, mentoring, and effective communication.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

While morality in business goes beyond your online presence, it can be much more difficult to monitor and contain. An unsavory news article, misguided social posts from employees, or a slew of public complaints can quickly catch fire. So, focus first and foremost on the culture and intent of your business.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 27, 2025

In the fast-paced world of small business management, efficiency is everythingespecially regarding human resources. From navigating complex labor laws to managing payroll and benefits, business owners are often stretched thin trying to juggle essential yet time-consuming tasks.

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Version One Ventures

MAY 20, 2020

While large companies can afford to implement automated procurement systems, many small businesses still email, or even fax, purchase orders and quotes. B2B marketplaces should create buyer-driven workflows, tailored to the specific needs of a given vertical. Increase trust and social proof.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Specifically, I often point to the NSF or the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for high-tech startups. Government grants start as small a few thousand dollars, but can provide a million dollars or more in capital to new ventures.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Success in any business these days requires a constant flow of new and innovative solutions, to keep up with changes in the market, competition, and to attract new customers. Yet in my role as a small business advisor, I still see a singular focus on achieving repeatable processes and “cookie-cutter” manufacturing.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 7, 2023

“While fraudulent email requests appear legitimate and harmless, one malicious email can severely damage the organization if an employee completes a fraudulent request,” said Nasser Chanda, CEO of Paymerang , one of the leading financial automation platforms that helps companies prevent and detect payment fraud.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Understanding the basics of business law is crucial for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Compliance with regulations and laws can prevent legal issues that could slow down or even shut down a business. All businesses rely on contracts with vendors, employees, landlords, partners, investors and customers.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Its use helps to significantly save time for both the manager and ordinary employees. However, a real estate CRM capabilities should be linked to the size of the business. In the case of small businesses, it makes more sense to go with a pre-made solution that is tailored to their specific requirements.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 15, 2022

However, the same generation is also infamous for low rates of employee engagement. If low engagement in millennials is an issue, business leaders need to find definite solutions to the issue. After all, employee engagement has a direct correlation with business success. That goes doubly for the millennials.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2019

Image via Pixabay Everyone has heard about the big potential for using artificial intelligence (AI) to expand your business, but many of the small businesses I mentor are still wary of embracing it, because they don’t understand how it works, and fear losing control and unintended consequences.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2022

It can help individuals and small businesses thrive financially while giving back to society (more money = more resources). Tracking Employee Performance and Activity. To scale your business, you will need a system in place to track your employees’ performance. Allow Employees to Change the System.

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