As an entrepreneur or small business owner, there are many things you worry about. But one of the scariest has to be the possibility that a competitor — a big one — will come along and disrupt your market. It’s the age-old tale of David and Goliath, except the giant Read more…
Under the False Claims Act, employees are encouraged to file a lawsuit against the company they work for on behalf of the government if they believe fraudulent behavior is happening. Through acting as a whistleblower, the employee holds the company responsible for acting fraudulently and can receive a piece of Read more…
Since business insurance isn't generally a requirement, it's quite common to see companies go without coverage all year. Although this is a viable strategy when trying to cut down on operational costs, a personal injury that occurs on your property could wreak havoc on even the most fundamentally sound budgets and financial plans. If you are going to go without insurance, at least consider a temporary policy during the winter months.
If efficiency is your goal, then Kanban is hands-down the way to go. It follows the concept of continuous improvement, and can push your development cycle to its full potential. In Kanban, you’re encouraged to improve everything about your normal business processes, all the way from development to the shipment Read more…
As the holidays approach, more and more people will be gearing up to shop on the internet. Whether you’re new to online businesses or not, it’s crucial you keep your thumb on e-commerce trends. After all, 51 percent of shoppers now make their purchases online, and even brick-and-mortar giants like Read more…
Although the exact number varies from week to week, there are more than a billion websites in existence. Each and every day, you are competing with established giants as well as newcomers on the World Wide Web, all hoping for the attention of potential visitors. Creating content regularly is key Read more…
There are 1,440 minutes in 24 hours, though it’s amazing how fast that time can seem to fly by. This is especially true when you’re spending the bulk of your waking hours at work, as well as commuting there. Finding any free time can feel impossible. In the mornings, you’re rightfully Read more…
Tick tock. Time is running out. The new federal overtime regulations go into effect December 1, 2016. Starting then, most white-collar employees whose weekly salaries are lower than $913 are eligible for overtime pay. As a result, the Department of Labor estimates employers will distribute almost $1.4 billion more in Read more…
Creating and implementing a marketing plan are good first steps to boost your business, but it’s also necessary to measure whether your tactics are working as expected. Some business owners try a marketing technique for a too-brief period, and potentially miss out on lucrative opportunities due to impatience.
That’s why it’s useful to intelligently track your marketing methods throughout history so you can tweak and revamp them as necessary. Keep reading to learn about why tracking your marketing performance is necessary, and find out about several solutions that can make keeping tabs on your marketing efforts easier than expected. (more…)