What is the cloud in relation to your accounts? Basically, it's an online version of accounting software. The big players (Quickbooks, Xero, Sage and Kashflow) have their own versions, and there are some others out there, too. You usually pay a small monthly subscription to access the software, rather than pay a large sum for the license outright. So, why should you move … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Business
Have you ever thought to yourself, how can I start a business? Maybe you've wondered, what do I need to know to start a business? Starting a business isn’t just about creating a website. You have to plan and research what you need to know about your particular business even if it’s an online business. Having a business implies having a location/web presence, business … [Read more...]
13 Financial Mistakes You Could be Making While Freelancing or Managing Your Small Business
Being an entrepreneur means wearing many hats. Most of us start with a creative passion or deep expertise in a certain area and have to learn the rest as we go. Most of us are making small mistakes along the way without noticing, and sometimes these pesky little mistakes add up to larger costs in the long-run. Here are a few of the mistakes I’ve made, and corrected, since … [Read more...]
How to Bridge the Maternity Gap in Your Resume
A gap on a resume is usually frowned upon. It signals that the person left their job without having the next one lined up, which can leave a lot to the imagination of a potential employer. And potential employers tend to imagine rather bad scenarios. The longer the gap, the wilder the imagination runs. Recruiters envision unskilled, lazy, unlikeable job seekers, and the … [Read more...]
5 Surefire Ways to Promote Your Business on Facebook
Facebook is a platform with millions of daily users, so it's no surprise that it can drive a lot of business. Conversely, you're certainly losing business if you're not promoting on Facebook. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. Facebook is merely a time expenditure, but the return on investment is out of this world. You can't afford not to be promoting on … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Need a Business Action Plan
It's exciting to start something new, and it's human nature to just want to dive right in. However, it would be a big mistake to march forward without a plan. The old saying "failing to plan is planning to fail" is never truer than in business. Be prepared to start your business on a solid foundation by having a plan. A business action plan is different than a business plan. … [Read more...]
How to Use Instagram Stories to Boost Engagement
With brand new features set to be rolled out to Instagram Stories over the next few months, it’s time to take a look at how you can utilize this overlooked feature. When the feature first appeared on Instagram, users questioned the need for Instagram Stories and businesses were clueless as to how to use them. However, they slowly gained traction thanks to Instagram influencers … [Read more...]
Employee Management Skills Every Business Woman Should Know
Good leaders are busy making their employees feel and perform better. Unfortunately, they often neglect to nurture their skills. However, men and women must hone their leadership and management skills, regardless of how busy they are. But you must take charge of your own development. Here are some important employee management skills that you should develop. Support You … [Read more...]
4 Weekly Rituals to Implement to Improve Your Company’s Culture
Company culture makes more of a difference in the success of a business than most people think. Businesses are realizing that they need to put in more effort to prevent valuable employees from leaving, and to encourage unmotivated staff to step up to the task. Simply setting up your employees in a bright office and organizing yearly performance reviews could keep them … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Get Your Coworking Space Ready for Business
Statistics show that 40% of the workforce will be freelancers, startups, and entrepreneurs by 2020. This will directly influence the number of coworking spaces needed around the world in order to satisfy every market's needs. There's also a high chance for people that have an empty or underutilized space to think about creating their own coworking space. Who wouldn't want to … [Read more...]