Invoicing and invoice terms are an art form, and it’s one you can’t afford to get wrong. As a small business owner, I’ve been through several iterations of invoice formats and terms over the years, iteratively tweaking the language to ensure my clients can process them quickly and pay me on time. I
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4 Tips for Tweaking Your Invoice Terms to Avoid Late Payments


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Made Hot by: fusionswim on April 30, 2016 4:54 pm
Absenteeism in the Workplace: 7 Ways to Resolve this Bottom Line Killer


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Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on April 18, 2016 12:42 pm
Personal time off is essential, but what happens when it becomes a problem? Persistent absenteeism (habitual and intentional time off) is a chronic problem for U.S. employees costing $3,600 per hourly employee per year, and $2,650 per salaried employee per year. Whatever form absenteeism takes, it’
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Forget the Free Lunch, Employee Perks Need a Little More Thought


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Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on April 10, 2016 12:46 pm
What are the best employee perks of all? Free food and catered lunches? Not always. Companies need to strike a balance between realistic and unrealistic perks. Unlimited vacation and free Crossfit sessions may work in Silicon Valley, but small businesses don’t have the resources for such luxuries.
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7 Ways to Boost Blog Traffic on a Budget


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Made Hot by: fusionswim on March 30, 2016 9:59 am
Many small business owners start a blog because they think it will help boost sales, but very quickly give up when those sales don’t materialize.
Blog traffic doesn’t just happen: You have to work at it. If you're on a budget, here are some tips and tools for boosting blog traffic.
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Blog traffic doesn’t just happen: You have to work at it. If you're on a budget, here are some tips and tools for boosting blog traffic.
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8 Ways to Boost Your Email Open and Conversion Rates


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Made Hot by: sophia2 on March 25, 2016 7:38 pm
According to a survey by Constant Contact, 39% of business owners make email marketing their priority and consistently rank email as “the single most effective tactic for awareness, acquisition, conversion, and customer retention." Yet, one of the biggest challenges faced by any email marketer is g
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8 Surefire Ways to Find the Right Accountant for Your Small Business


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Made Hot by: deanuk on February 27, 2016 3:40 pm
Small businesses and freelancers often bypass the services of an accountant, thinking they are too costly or simply not needed. But the smallest financial slip-up or oversight can hurt your business cash flow or even get you in trouble with the IRS.So how do you find the right fit, for your needs,
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How to Start a Retail Business


From https://www.sba.gov 2547 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on February 11, 2016 3:44 pm
Starting a retail business (and joining the more than 24 million people who earn a living this way) can offer many rewards to the right kind of entrepreneur. But how do you go about getting started? Here are some steps that you will need to follow (from a business planning, structure, and legal per
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My Client was Just Bought by a Large Company, Now What?


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Made Hot by: AmyJordan on February 3, 2016 9:52 am
Mergers and acquisitions are up there with death and taxes as one of life certainties. But what happens when it strikes close to home and one of your business clients is acquired by a larger company. It’s a worrying time. But it doesn’t have to mean the end of that particular line of business. If y
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What Could the 2016 Presidential Election Mean for Small Business?


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Made Hot by: sophia2 on January 16, 2016 10:07 pm
Election year is finally here. Regardless of where your affiliations lie, as serious business owners each candidate must be taken seriously. But where do they fall on small business issues such as taxes, financing, healthcare and more? Here’s a round-up of where the two leading candidates stand on
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So You Want to Go Freelance this Year? Ask Yourself these 7 Questions First


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Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on January 15, 2016 11:16 pm
If you’re thinking of dipping your toes into freelancing, this might be the year to do it. Not only is technology making it easier to find freelancing work, those who do are earning more. Of course, freelancing isn’t easy. The cost of healthcare, unpredictable income, high taxation rates, non-payme
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