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It’s rare nowadays for an employee to remain in the same position for the length of their career: it’s far more common that, after they have reached a certain point, an employee will want to move on. And if that employee is vital to your business then it could lead to serious problems in the future, which is why it’s so important you keep an eye on your key employees and catch these 5 warning signs early.
California, and more specifically, Silicon Valley is an attractive place for tech startups. Tech startups are popping up all over, but many of them fail for various reasons. One of the reasons that tech startups fail is lack of human resource help. In this article, we are going to talk about the five reasons your tech company needs to work with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
The goal of any small business is to make enough money to sustain operations and earn a profit. However, getting to this point and not only being able to sustain your business but expand it, can be a challenge.
But by steering clear of certain mistakes and managing to stick to the right principles, this is something that any viable business should be able to do. Here are 10 do’s and don’ts when growing a small business. We’ll also explain the details of each of these rules and why they’re so important to your business’ success.
Setting up an office space should be done with careful planning. A business owner should know how to create the right work atmosphere and environment so that the business will run smoothly. Your employees should always feel motivated to work when they step into the office. They should feel comfortable when they sit at their desks. That’s why business owners should take care when designing and laying out office space.
Patents are filed regularly by businesses of all sizes to protect technology and other intellectual property. However, the patent process is a long one, generally taking two to three years, and it is one that is still misunderstood by a surprisingly high number of startups. It is an expensive process too, and you can’t afford for anything to go wrong. Here are five common mistakes startups should avoid with intellectual property and during the patent process. We’ll explain why they are mistakes and how to avoid making them yourself.
There are so many benefits that workplace teamwork brings to a business that is certainly worthwhile making it a big priority to encourage better teamwork. How you do this will vary depending on your business and the people that work in your team but there are some standard methods that businesses use to help teambuilding.
Teambuilding activity days are a popular way to start off. This could involve an outdoor pursuit day, an escape rooms style activity or even a course at the Seasoned Cookery School to get your team working well together. These kinds of activities are great for providing a fun environment for the team to get to know each other better and to develop better collaboration skills.
Here are some of the reasons that you should make workplace teamwork a priority for your business:
When it comes time to sell your business, this can be an exciting time. You may already think of yourself on the beach and out the door, but there are other things that need to take place. Before you start thinking about yourself on the beach with an umbrella drink, you need to find a buyer for your business. Finding buyers isn’t always as easy as it sounds. If you don’t want to do the work yourself, you might want to find business brokers that can help you. In this article, we are going to talk about five rules for selling a business.
You’ve dedicated years of your life to your business, spent sleepless nights and sacrificed your weekends, and basically poured your heart and soul into your company. Now it’s time to take the next big step – introducing your offering to a much, much, wider audience – the world at large! So how do you go about this, and what are the common pitfalls you should be careful to avoid? Let’s find out!
As your run your small business, do any concerns pop up at times? One of the biggest concerns many small business owners will deal with is finances. Sure, they will do everything within their power to keep things running smoothly. That said financial challenges can throw things off course sooner than later. So, how best to keep your small business motoring along?
It is a fact that home-based business insurance is usually overlooked. The reason for this is that many homeowners feel that their home insurance policy will also cover any of their home-based business activities. Unfortunately, this is not true. Your home insurance can be voided by your home-based business activities.
The obvious question, therefore, is what type of insurance do you need for a home operated business. That is a complicated answer because it will depend on what type of home-based business you are operating. A home-based business may require a variety of insurance types and most insurance companies are now offering home based business insurance policies in addition to a homeowner’s policy.
