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Should you hire using 1099 or W-2?
"Hi Miranda, Fantastic overview of an important issue and thanks so much for sharing this post with the BizSugar community. It's important to understand the difference between employees and independent contractors when bringing other workers into your business. Misclassifying workers can bring about very unfortunate consequences for your business!"How to deal with employees leaving you!
"Hi Bernd, Certainly it isn't always dissatisfaction that causes employers to move on. Sometimes it's a better opportunity. What can you do? I do think it's a good idea to find out if there is another reason, however. Does this happen regularly to you? Are they really leaving for a better position or are they simply taking any position available to get out of your company? I think these are some of the key questions you must answer first to figure out whether further soul searching is necessary. "How to Price Products and Services
"Hi Summer, Thanks for the great overview of something that should definitely be considered by more entrepreneurs. While I think many people do take into account how their prices compare to competitors, too few think about the costs of providing their products or services...and maybe the actual value to customers. These are very important things to consider when trying to figure out whether you've got a viable business model. Thanks for sharing your post with the BizSugar community! "Your Employees Hate You and It's Probably Your Fault
"Hi Shannon, Great suggestions here. A happy workforce is a productive one, for sure. I don't understand how some bosses lose sight of that, but sooner or later it will affect their bottom lines. Thanks so much for sharing this post with the BizSugar community."Be your own publicist with these free media tools
"Hi Lori, Doing your own publicity is a great idea and easier than ever these days. I once saw an interview with Sir Richard Branson in which he suggested pretty much the same thing. If you don't have a publicity person working for you (especially in the beginning when launching your company), it's very important to do what you can personally to attract the attention your business deserves. "How To Say No Without Feeling Guilty
"Hi Paul, I think seeing value in your time is the first step. Many people I know, entrepreneurs and others, either fail to understand what their time is really worth or, alternatively, misjudge the amount of time they will need to invest in a project. Either way, it can lead to over commitment. Once you begin to understand the investment your time represents (and the opportunity cost in terms of projects that will be delayed or not completed as a result) it becomes easier to say no to investments you simply cannot afford. "How A Small Business Can Manage Online Reviews - A Company Sues A Reviewer, And Wins!
"Hi Pete, I'm sure I'm not the first one to say this, but suing a customer over a Yelp review is probably a bad idea...no matter what she said. If you search around a bit, you'll find articles suggesting this building contractor is already facing a backlash as you'd expect. Standing up for your brand and reaching out to critics is one thing. Trying to silence them is another and won't help your brand much win or lose. Thanks for starting this important discussion in the BizSugar community."10 Tips for Postcard Marketing Success
"Hi Daniel, Thanks so much for this post and for sharing it with the BizSugar community. I think businesses often underrate more conventional marketing channels in a digital age, but it's important not to forget the many marketing tools at your disposal. The most important consideration is to choose a marketing option that best reaches the customers you need to communicate with. "Subscribe
The Uselessness of "Constructive" Criticism
"Makes sense, Steve. Again, thanks for sharing!"