Processes
Jamara Wilson
3 Ways to Manage Small Business Operations

In every business, there are day-to-day tasks that contribute to the overall success of the organization as a whole—we’ll refer to the sum of these tasks as business operations. Typical business operations could include purchasing and organizing resources, creating products, providing services, keeping track of accounts, and general office management.

3 Ways to Manage Small Business Operations
Business Development, Processes
Jamara Wilson
How Lean Management Can Help Your Small Business

When it comes to manufacturing, determining the right process is everything. But developing the right process for each element of your small business is something that takes a lot of time and constant editing. Many people are familiar with the brand Toyota, but not many people know all of the changes the company’s manufacturing process had to undergo before it could become what it is today.

How Lean Management Can Help Your Small Business
Business Development
Jamara Wilson
The Importance of Proposal Management for Small ...

Every businessperson knows how essential a business proposal is in the process of obtaining new clients, but not everyone knows how to do it right. Business proposals can either make or break your small business, so it is very important to always put your best foot forward. To ensure that a great proposal is coming a potential client’s way, proposal management is needed.

The Importance of Proposal Management for Small Businesses
Business Development, Nonprofit
S. Wasike
3 Small Business Strategies for Your Nonprofit

Each and every nonprofit organization has a common purpose: to serve the public through outreach programs, donations or even scholarships. Although the term nonprofit states in and of itself that the people who run these organizations are not seeking to make any money for themselves, sometimes it helps to run the organization in the same manner one would run a business.

3 Small Business Strategies for Your Nonprofit
Technology, Processes
Kristine Redillas
4 Ways to Streamline Client Onboarding in Small ...

In small businesses, obtaining clients is a primary objective for growth. It’s pretty much Business 101. The more clients you have, the more your business grows. Every small business owner has their own way of running their business, particularly when it comes to onboarding new clients, but the general definition of what this should look like is as follows:

4 Ways to Streamline Client Onboarding in Small Businesses

How Standard Operating Procedures Improve Communication in a Small Business

How Standard Operating Procedures Improve Communication in a Small Business

Effective communication is a necessity for small businesses. Not only does it increase morale, engagement and commitment among employees, but it also reduces grievances that may arise from misunderstandings. To make sure that communication is clear and consistent, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are needed. Standard Operating Procedures are a list of step-by-step instructions on how certain tasks should be completed. Employees don’t have to guess what to do in various situations, because management will have already outlined a clear procedure to follow.

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How a Small Business Can Create a Healthy Workplace Environment

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How a Small Business Can Create a Healthy Workplace Environment

Every Monday morning, when the alarm signals the arrival of yet another work week, many employees roll out of bed with a sense of dread. Whether their dread is due to interpersonal issues with co-workers, the repetition of mundane tasks, or the amount of workload waiting to be done, this is not an ideal way to start the week.

The 5 Biggest Advantages of Automation for Small Businesses

The 5 Biggest Advantages of Automation for Small Businesses

Hootsuite, Quickbooks, Mailchimp, Zendesk… do any of these words ring a bell?

These programs and applications are just a few of the many tools that can be used to automate a small business. The old-school way of doing business (i.e. hiring lots of employees to perform various tasks manually), is no longer a viable option for small businesses that seek to be competitive in this day and age. With limited staff and limited time, small businesses require options that allow them to operate at the same level as bigger businesses; thus, the popularity of automation.

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How to Increase Morale in Your Small Business

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How to Increase Morale in Your Small Business

If you were a fan of the show The Office, you probably know that one of Michael Scott’s key tactics in boosting team morale was to throw a party. The parties would often range from hilariously awkward to inspiring and amazing, but they always seemed to succeed in bringing everyone together not only as a team, but also as friends. This is a great tactic in boosting company morale, and since Christmas is coming, there is no better time to get your staff together for a party than the present!

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4 Ways to Streamline Client Onboarding in Small Businesses

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4 Ways to Streamline Client Onboarding in Small Businesses

In small businesses, obtaining clients is a primary objective for growth. It’s pretty much Business 101. The more clients you have, the more your business grows. Every small business owner has their own way of running their business, particularly when it comes to onboarding new clients, but the general definition of what this should look like is as follows: