Category: Small Business
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High Employee Turnover Rate? 4 Ways to Retain Staff
Are you a business owner struggling with a high employee turnover rate? Watching employees come and go isn’t just frustrating — it’s expensive. The average cost of recruiting and training a new employee is over $4,100. Even the smallest businesses will pay around $1,500 to onboard one new hire. If some of your HR goals…
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Fraud Alert! 4 Common Business Scams (And How to Protect Yourself)
In 2019, there were more than 23,000 business email scams nationwide. The result? $1.7 billion in losses. 2020’s ongoing pandemic has forced many entrepreneurs to change the way they do business. Unfortunately, this leaves us prone to coronavirus-related scams and other types of cybercrime. In this post, we’ll educate you about some common business scams…
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Stressed at Work? 5 Burnout Symptoms You Need to Know
Have your stress levels skyrocketed in 2020? You’re not alone. Consider these findings from a recent survey: 91% of employees who work from home report “moderate to extreme” stress levels 69% of workers admit this is the most stressful time in their entire professional career One-third of workers lose two hours (or more) of productivity…
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3 Tips to Overcome the Challenges of Managing Remote Employees
Before the pandemic, 80% of Americans expressed the desire to work from home at least part-time. Now that so many have gotten their wish, experts estimate that up to 30% of the workforce will continue working from home in 2021. That’s great news for your employees, but what about you as their employer? There are…
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Returning to Work? Tips for Workplace Safety After COVID-19
As a small business owner, you likely have many concerns about reopening your business amidst the pandemic. Chances are your employees feel the same way. The truth is that most businesses will need to make adjustments in the aftermath of COVID-19. How can you successfully get your business running again while protecting your workers and…
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Low Morale? 3 Ways to Improve Work Performance
Are you and your employees struggling with low morale? If so, you’re not the only ones. It’s normal to experience a downturn in morale during times of crisis and extreme change. In fact, the CDC has an entire page dedicated to stress and coping during this global pandemic. Maybe everyone is trying to adjust to…
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The CARES Act for Small Business Owners: What You Need to Know
Earlier this week, President Trump signed the CARES Act bill worth an impressive $2.2 trillion. The goal of the bill is to help keep our economy afloat during and after the coronavirus epidemic. As a small business owner, you’re no doubt concerned about the impact this virus will have on your company and your employees. The good…