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WyomingBEST CITIES TO START A NEW BUSINESS
September 10th at 8:32pm
You can start a business just about anywhere, but some locations might fund themselves better to your company’s long-term prospects. The top 20 top cities are: Orlando, FL Oklahoma City, OK Miami, FL Austin, TX Tampa, FL Charlotte, NC Durham, NC Raleigh, NC Atlanta, GA Denver, CO Fort Worth, TX Jacksonville, FL Houston, TX St. Petersburg, FL Dallas, TX San Antonio, TX Irving, TX Laredo, TX Oakland, CA Irvine, CA Every small city offers unique advantages and disadvantages to new business owners. Some benefits include lower overhead costs, stronger relationships with customers and the potential to become a big fish in a little pond. Size matters when choosing a city in which to launch a startup. As many veteran…
THE ELEVATOR PITCH
August 27th at 8:18pm
An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that you use to spark interest in what your organization does. You can also use them to create interest in a project, idea, or product – or in yourself. A good elevator pitch should last no longer than a short elevator ride of 20 to 30 seconds, hence the name. An elevator pitch is important because it communicates the most important aspects your business and services within that short amount of time. First, you have to decide what exactly you want to communicate about yourself or your business. 5 Tips on How to Create Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch Consider your goal. Think of the target you…
PAYROLL PRACTICES YOUR BUSINESS SHOULD CONSIDER
July 23rd at 8:10pm
Payroll is one of the most crucial (but dreaded) tasks of any HR department. Not only is the collective payroll “check” likely the biggest expense your company incurs — it also goes to your most important payee: your team. Effective payroll practices keep your company’s finances on track and contribute to employee satisfaction. For all their hard work, your employees don’t just deserve accurate, timely pay — they and their families rely on it. Payroll Best Practices Maintain a policies and procedures manual for your team and the company. …Know important dates and deadlines for the year ahead. …Furnish and…
FITNESS AND BUSINESS SUCCESS
July 16th at 4:40pm
If there’s one common denominator among most successful entrepreneurs, is exercise. There are many benefits from physical exercise that contribute to a better business. Review the list below and get ready to change your daily routine: 1. Goals and schedules: Both will increase your motivation by accomplishing more each day. Having a set schedule is part of your time management, having a list of things to do is a great way to have a clear direction daily. 2. Train your brain to have good habits. Discipline is important for your brain, it does not take long before you develop better…
HOW TO HIRE PEOPLE
June 25th at 4:33pm
Finding employees is hard, and getting harder all the time. This year, 68 percent of HR professionals report problems filling positions. Hiring great employees is the key to growing your business. It’s best to use a standardized process when hiring employees. That includes well-written job ads, interviews, and fair compensation to increase the chances of you finding the best-matched talent for your work requirements. A sound hiring process also prevents potential labor law violations. How to make the perfect hire in 13 simple steps Do your research. Choose a highly-clickable job title.Create a standout job description.Review applicant resumes.Interview your top candidates.Check…
HOW TO MINIMIZE NEGATIVITY AT WORK
June 11th at 8:48pm
Negativity is an increasing problem in the workplace. Negativity is often the result of a loss of confidence, control, or community. Knowing what people are negative about is the first step in solving the problem. Remember that the best way to combat workplace negativity is to keep it from occurring in the first place. 1. Control Over Their Job Provide opportunities for people to make decisions about and control and influence their job. 2. Opportunity to Express Opinions Make opportunities available for people to express their opinion about workplace policies and procedures. 3. Use Consistent Fair Treatment Treat people as…
BUILDING A SALES TEAM
June 4th at 8:35pm
In the business development world, you’re only as good as your sales team. One bad hire could cause you to lose out on lucrative contracts, while a team full of A-players can catapult your revenue far beyond your projections. Building a sales “dream team” begins during the recruiting process and continues throughout the employee lifecycle. Here are some proven steps for building the kind of sales team that your business needs to make it to the next level. Determine the type of team you need. …Develop a repeatable hiring process. …Hire the right kind of person. …Develop a compensation plan. …Plan to…
MEANING OF COLORS IN BUSINESS
May 28th at 7:58pm
Understanding color meanings in business is essential when you are establishing a business profile. Color psychology affects our lives in so many ways, yet we often don’t realize the impact of our color choices on our website colors, on our stationery and packaging, in our retail store or office, in our marketing or our business clothing. Here’s a quick color meaning guide: RED: Red is a physical color which calls for action to be taken. Its high energy and strength draws attention to itself and demands to be noticed. ORANGE: Orange is a color of adventure which inspires and creates…