Small Business
Tips for Using Monster More Effectively & Affordably
As an employer, if you want to reach a large targeted audience quickly (and for one low flat rate), then Monster Job Postings is probably what you need. They have the reach and, more importantly, access to the depth of talent required to do a successful national or regional job posting and employee search. Here…
Read MoreFive Tips for Successful Business Networking
The term networking has become a popular buzzword throughout the business world today. Popular as the term is, however, there is a lot of misunderstanding about it, how to network effectively, and where your time as a business owner is well spent in the networking arena. The term networking actually refers to the building of…
Read More10 Commonly Missed Tax Deductions by Small Business Owners
When it’s time to pay Uncle Sam, there’s no need to break open your wallet and break your bank account. There are many easy ways to save money on taxes for small business. Many of these tax deductions are easy to learn and implement. Tax laws change constantly, so it’s smart to always have a…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Need to Retain Business Records?
The question of how long do you need to retain business records frequently comes up in discussions with business owners everywhere. Do you know how long you need to keep employee applications? How about general ledgers or bank statements? As a small business owner, it’s important to know these things (or at least have something…
Read MoreFour Tips for Employers Posting Jobs on Monster.com
Monster.com is part of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW) and is the leading online employment solution for both job hunters and employers. Since establishing their “digital recruiting” beginning in 1994, Monster Worldwide now services an expansive international job market with presences in nearly 50 countries worldwide. What began simply as a “job board” at Monster.com…
Read MoreFive Smartphone Apps for Smart Business Owners
Today’s business owners usually carry a computer with them everywhere they go — but it isn’t a laptop, netbook, or tablet, but rather a smartphone that is their main source of communication when they’re away from the office. With the thousands of apps that are available for smartphones today, they have the unique ability…
Read MoreBenefits and Pitfalls of Using Groupon for Your Business
Lots of people are talking about Groupon and how great the deals are right now. After all, whenever you can get 50% or better off a product or service, it has to be a good deal — right? Well, it depends on which side of the sale you are on as to how beneficial it…
Read MoreHow to Link Your Business Facebook Page to Your Profile
Many self-employed people and small businesses have a Facebook account that they use to keep in touch with family, friends, business associates, and other valuable contacts. Many people also have a Facebook page that features their business. Facebook pages offer a great way for you to share relevant business information, present coupons and sales, keep…
Read More5 Tips to Save Time & Money Shopping Online for Business
If you’re a business owner, you are constantly looking for ways to save money but not skimp on quality. Here are a few suggested ways that allow you to easily save time and money on products and services that most small businesses use frequently — in short, you can do that by shopping online for…
Read MoreNine Ways to Boost Employee Morale on a Budget
Many small businesses are operating on thin to non-existent profit margins these days. With it being difficult to just stay afloat, it’s important to get creative when it comes to maintaining employee satisfaction. So with that in mind, here are several effective and affordable ways to make your business a place where your employees are…
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