As a project manager, you’re the lead person in the daily operation of your small business. Your key role is handling various project stages from initiation to completion and keeping track of their progress to ensure they go smoothly. Besides planning, assessing, and implementing the
According to the Small Business Administration, there are over 27 million small businesses in the United States alone. That’s a lot of competition, and it can be challenging for a small business to get noticed. That’s where networking comes in. Networking is an excellent way
When you think of Filipino food, most people have a hard time nailing down the tasting profile. Those who are familiar with Filipino cuisine they might describe it as salty or vinegar based. In flipping the script and displaying the expansive world of Filipino cuisine,
Wide marketing reach is expedient for the growth of every business, irrespective of the business size. However, it is more important for small businesses and startups because it is a significant determinate of such businesses’ success. As such, start-up and small business owners exert efforts
Cybersecurity is one of the world’s top security threats. There have been about 4,000 confirmed data breaches in the last year alone. Many businesses have fallen victim to these attacks such as Verizon, eBay, Yahoo, and Nintendo to name a few. A data breach costs
Recently, Biden and the Senate have been going back and forth on the newest infrastructure bill—some saying the plans were not comprehensive enough, some saying exactly the opposite. But finally, Biden has declared, “we have a deal”! What exactly does this bill include and what
Venmo recently sent out an email to all of its users stating its changes in transaction policy. The new policy will go into effect July 20, 2021. This policy says users who receive payments that are identified by senders as for goods and services will
So you’ve decided to start a business or need money to help fund everyday operations. In a prior article we discussed the various ways to fund your business. Over the past year small business owners have been hearing terms like PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loans,
Accounting is crucial for the effective running of daily business activities. Accounting helps businesses keep financial records and ensures statutory compliance. Most small business entrepreneurs are actively involved in their business account because it helps them understand their business financial condition and provides insights for
Many years ago, there were only a few select jobs. Thankfully, today we can do anything we want to do, and there are so many jobs we don’t even know them all. Yet, the majority still gravitate towards office-type jobs or whatever pays the bills.
The customer experience is indeed one of the most crucial aspects that you will want to pay attention to in the review management tools for your business. This XP stuff has been proven to be a solid foundation for long-surviving businesses in various industries. The
Organizing a business is not an easy task to accomplish. There are just so many things to do and not enough time to do them all. That’s what the majority of business owners often say when they lose control. Fortunately, there is a way to
In this post COVID world we live in, businesses of all sizes have taken a hit. Yet the most affected have been small businesses. The Wall Street Journal report that 42% of small businesses were in danger of going out of business in the fourth quarter of 2020. On the
When is the last time that you sat down to have a think?….a purposeful exploration within your own mind. Thinking is the one thing that others cannot take from you. They can stop you from expressing what you think, but not the edification that comes
Last night, President-Elect Joe Biden outlined his strategy to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. While his plan is ambitious, it does mean big spending for the U.S. government. His relief plan will cost $1.9 trillion dollars, which does sounds like a massive amount of money, but
In a refreshing change of pace, Burger Kings across France and the United Kingdom have started a new campaign to urge consumers to order takeout. However, not from their company. As the pandemic drones on, Burger King advocates people order from independent restaurants instead of
With many businesses having had to close due to Covid 19 shutdowns and restricting measures, it’s no wonder many owners are suffering. Chicago businesses are no exception. But there are means and ways around it, quite possibly a lot. For instance, a new batch of
