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Disaster Preparedness Resources For Small Businesses

Power outages, severe flooding, wind damage, and a global pandemic are just some of the types of disasters that can easily hinder business operations if you're unprepared. However, by taking a few proactive steps and making a comprehensive continuity and emergency plan, you can minimize damage, ensure employee and customer safety, and bounce back quickly. Here are some resources that can help get you started on developing a disaster preparedness plan for your business. Read More ...

How Small Businesses Can Stay Informed During Disasters

Disasters can strike at any time, threatening your business operations, employees, and customers. But what if there was a way to stay on top of it? Staying informed during a natural disaster or emergency is key to ensuring you’re prepared for whatever comes your way. Here are a few resources you can use to stay aware of any disasters that may directly impact your business. With the right knowledge, you can minimize disruption and ensure your business remains resilient. Read More ...

Should Your E-Commerce Store Have a Physical Location?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail industry has significantly evolved, quickly shifting to the digital space to meet more consumer needs. In fact, Forbes predicts that 20.1% of all retail purchases will occur online in 2024 and expects this number to grow to 23% by 2027. So, what does this mean for e-commerce stores that may now be considering a physical location? Here are some things to consider. Read More ...

How Can Small Businesses Recover After a Disaster?

Disasters can damage or disrupt a business, but with the right tools, recovery is possible. There are several resources businesses can use to bounce back after an emergency, from financial assistance to guides on rebuilding operations and reconnecting with customers. Read More ...

Father’s Day Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads in our lives, but for small businesses, it’s also a prime opportunity to connect with customers and boost sales. While there are ways you can reach prospective buyers throughout the year, why not take advantage of the fact that consumers are prepared to spend upwards of $196 per household on gifts and special outings during the holiday? Read More ...

How to Support Your Employees' Mental Health and Well-Being

According to the 2023 Work in America Survey, 92% of workers surveyed reported that it is important to “work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being.” While this statistic isn’t surprising, it shows that a supportive, positive work environment can go a long way for employee morale and retention. Here are a few simple ways small businesses can foster a workplace culture that supports employees’ mental and emotional health. Read More ...

How to Keep Your Business' Data Safe and Secure

In today’s digital age, businesses produce and maintain tons of online data daily, from internal financial statements and employee records to customer billing details. But storing this information comes with a challenge: cybersecurity. Small businesses face big risks from data breaches. In this blog, you'll learn how strong data management practices can protect your business and customers. Read More ...

Which Payroll App Should Your Small Business Use?

Payroll is an essential financial process in every company, but it can seem overwhelming if you are new to managing employees within a new business. Fortunately, there is an increasing amount of software designed to help streamline this critical function. This blog explores a few popular options and their key features that small businesses should consider. Read More ...

Do Small Businesses Need an IT Department?

If you’re a startup, you may wonder if hiring an IT person is even necessary—especially in cases where you may not have employees or officially launched yet. However, while having an IT specialist or department is not a requirement to get your business off the ground, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Read More ...

Should You Outsource Your HR Department?

You may juggle many tasks as a small business owner: Beyond bookkeeping, developing products and services and marketing, you also need to tend to employees. That said, not every startup will immediately have a dedicated human resources person to oversee this. But, because a happy workforce is critical to a successful business, it’s worth considering how to make this process more efficient with the resources you have as your organization grows. Read More ...

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