Everyone talks about stress, especially since the pandemic hit. There’s no doubt that managing stress is vitally important for your employees to stay physically and emotionally well. But simply dealing with stress isn’t the whole story. The real opportunity is helping...
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Make media buying your secret weapon
When most small business owners think about advertising, they focus on what they want to say. But in a crowded and chaotic media environment where the average American is now bombarded with 4,000 to 10,000 ads a day, the “where” can be even more important than the...
My customer declared bankruptcy — now what?
Past due receivables can cause significant stress among business owners. Emotions can reach a boiling point when, instead of a much-anticipated check, you receive a “Notice of Bankruptcy Case.” What does this mean and what can you do to protect yourself?
Getting your CEO active on social media: A battlecard
If you’re part of a small- to medium-sized business, chances are you’re already investing in social media. In fact, 77.6 percent of small businesses report using a combination of social platforms to engage with customers and drive business.
Business, brands embrace Web3
Web3 is the next evolution of the internet with a promise of transparency and decentralization creating a more secure and private place for users to conduct business. The internet is in a constant evolution from Web1 where users searched for answers but couldn’t create or interact with content to Web2 where users can create content and share info, but they don’t control their data, big corporates do. Web3 is the promise to shift that control back to the users and provide more transparency through distributed ledgers otherwise known as blockchain technology.
Manage your cash flow in a few simple steps
Small businesses are usually founded by entrepreneurs who have a unique vision and a passion that drives them to work late hours, take chances and believe in what they’re doing. But, just as Thomas Edison once said that genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration, successfully running a small business requires rolling up your sleeves and putting in significant time on more mundane, day-to-day matters.
Preparing small businesses for local contracts
The Procurement-Ready Enterprise Certification (PRE) program provides a pathway to contracting for small and micro businesses, freelancers and independent contractors.
Four things closely held shareholders should know
In the event of disputes, the Minnesota Business Corporations Act gives courts broad authority, permitting them to grant aggrieved shareholders any equitable relief it deems just and reasonable in the circumstances.
Using income statements to negotiate sales team compensation
Experienced sales professionals are tough negotiators. They will use those skills when negotiating a sales position or contract. However, the skills that make them star performers may also disadvantage a company in protecting its profitability.
Traditional media matters … for nontraditional reasons
For many of us, the name Kris Lindahl was permanently burned into our brains after what seemed like an overnight explosion of billboards featuring the realtor’s now-famous “Open Arms campaign.” What most people don’t realize is that Lindahl was already one of the most...