Each company gauges the contribution of its employees differently. Some focus on deliverables, while others rely on employee loyalty and worked hours to determine a worker’s contribution to the business. All of these assessment methods have the same goal in mind: to determine whether an employee deserves a raise or not. But how can a
You don’t always need to make huge changes in your business in order to grow. Sometimes, small pivots can be just as effective. Members of the online small business community understand what it takes to adapt and make incremental changes. Here are some of their top tips for those who want to start small. Consider
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 13: Josh Silverman discusses Etsy with the Build Series at Build Studio on … [+] March 13, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) Getty Images Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more necessary than ever for businesses to embrace technology. Tons of companies have found success or stayed afloat thanks to their ability to pivot to online business models. Freshworks has published a new free ebook, “Offline to Online: How Small Businesses Can Take the Big Leap” about how your
Employment increased by 1.4 million in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as the unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent from 10.2 percent in July amid signs of economic recovery despite the ongoing COVD-19 pandemic, although the number of accounting and bookkeeping jobs declined last month by 1,600. The BLS reported that
Telling someone that you won’t be able to work with them doesn’t start with the words you say to the potential client. It starts with the conversation that you have with yourself. There are four questions you must ask yourself before taking on a new customer or project to gain clarity around your enthusiastic “Yes!”
Facebook’s response to CCPA, Limited Data Use (LDU), was late and continues to be confusing and challenging for advertisers. You might not even know if your Facebook marketing is CCPA compliant right now. And, if your Facebook results in July looked wonky, Limited Data Use might be to blame. To recap, for all of July,
Man sitting on sofa reading book. getty For leaders at all levels, 2020 has been a tough year. In times of uncertainty, the organizations that thrive are led by top performers who are constantly learning. To lead others, you need to be the best version of yourself. These eight books released in 2020 will help
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters during a news conference on Democrats’ demand for an extension of eviction protections in the next coronavirus disease (Covid-19) aid bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 22, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Senate Democrats are making a last-ditch effort to undo President Donald Trump’s
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. If your small business sells jewelry, you need to find ways to show off your products. Displays can help you make your products easily accessible at craft shows or special events. And they can also help dress up
Most entrepreneurs have too many things to do—and a finite amount of time in which to do them. You might be able to get more done if you spend more hours working, but that’s a strategy with diminishing returns. Ultimately, it will hurt your relationships and, in some cases, lead to burnout. Your time is
September 2, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As business leaders, we have entered into an entirely new reality: The ongoing pandemic has forced many to reevaluate how we currently operate traditionally entrenched industries and working models. Many companies are still reacting to this “new abnormal” and have not taken the time
A federal coronavirus small-business loan program has helped millions of companies stay afloat during the pandemic, but may have also sunk billions of dollars on “fraud, waste, and abuse,” House Democrats said Tuesday. The conclusion from majority staff on the House coronavirus subcommittee came in a new report on the Paycheck Protection Program, a key
I think it’s fair to say that we are all sick and tired of zoom meetings. Meetings, in general, are mostly a waste of time but at least you get to interact with other humans in person. Covid-19 has turned meetings on their head and they have become a drudgery of time. Tips for Enjoyable
Details: The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs has acquired CPA Crossings, a Michigan-based provider of online learning for accountants. The acquisition, which takes effect immediately, will position CPA Crossings to deliver online learning for financial professionals across the country. CPA Crossings will operate independently, leveraging PICPA’s administrative resources and executive oversight. “CPAs will lead the economic
The businesses with the biggest footprints are some of the most important allies in fighting climate change. Nicole Rycroft, Ashoka Fellow and founder of Canopy, has been transforming supply chains to save our forests for over two decades. She talked to Pip Wheaton, Ashoka’s co-lead of Planet & Climate (full bios below). Nicole Rycroft is
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai on Jan. 7. Aly Song | Reuters With Apple and Tesla’s shares trading at lower prices after their stock splits on Monday, you might be thinking now is the time to invest in these companies. After all, one
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. If your small business ships a lot of packages, it’s important to avoid accidents by using the best shipping tape. Each small business may have different needs or preferences when it comes to tapes. Some may prefer clear
Before new homeowners can take control of their new residence, most require a home inspection. This is an essential part of the real estate buying process. As such, it’s an industry that can thrive in nearly any market. In fact, more than 90 percent of home sales include a home inspection. So for those who
While a handful of big corporations have announced plans for long-term remote work, companies expect about 50% of their employees to return to the office in September. Most remote workers are eager to get back to the office, but as businesses reopen, new coronavirus cases could threaten to shut them down again. It’s likely that
This $60 course will teach you how to reach customers at every stage. August 31, 2020 2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce
VlogEasy edits your videos automatically using AI. August 31, 2020 2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Whether you’re trying to create
Content Freshness Usefulness A treatise for leaders who are looking for ways to infuse their values and integrity into their organization. If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. When the Penn State “Sandusky” scandal hit the news, I sat down and cried. During my junior
One of the most important organizations that has always helped small businesses is SCORE with its 300 chapters and over 10,000 volunteers. They are there to offer help when entrepreneurs want it. Now during the pandemic, their free assistance is needed more than ever. SCORE has established a special Resilience Hub to let small business
Inventor Raquel Graham has a knack for finding inspiration for new products in her daily life. When her two children refused to wear bulky scarves during Chicago’s cold winters, she created NEKZ neck wraps, a product that sold out on Home Shopping Network (HSN) within 16 minutes after she launched it in 2016. Her other
It is no surprise IT pros plan to quickly implement 5G over the next year. The reason the rollout has hit a roadblock is because of the Huawei ban and the pandemic. Without these two incidents, carriers would be moving ahead with their rollouts. But even that is not stopping businesses from deploying 5G with
The Internal Revenue Service said companies will be responsible for collecting and paying back any deferred payroll taxes under a directive by President Donald Trump aimed at helping workers while the administration and Democrats are stalemated on a stimulus deal. The agency issued guidance Friday that implements Trump’s order to delay the due date for
Buzzbike has seen demand rise sharply in the wake of the pandemic Buzzbike Compared to their counterparts in cities such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen, Londoners have been traditionally reluctant to eschew their cars or public transport in favour of cycling to work or play. Yes, the numbers of cyclists have risen over the years and
Save 13 percent on this monopod and slider now. August 28, 2020 3 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Consumer demand for
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, August 24, 2020. David T. Foster | Pool | Reuters The IRS issued long-awaited guidance on President Donald Trump’s payroll tax deferral Friday night. And it appears to put the onus on employers to collect any taxes due after the holiday
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