Up and Running

JANUARY 4, 2017

See Also: Bplans Quiz: Are You Entrepreneur Material? For an entrepreneur, challenges are almost guaranteed. These already successful business owners have put everything they can into growing their idea: life savings, loans from family members, income from their day job, and so on. Employee taxes. Travel expenses.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 30, 2020

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- From personal experience. 7- Help small business in website ranking on Google. Photo credit: Ty Crandall. 20- Various ways.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Establishing your small business in a saturated industry can be challenging and exhausting—mentally, physically, and, sometimes even financially. The ultimate goal for small businesses is to grow their organization. For some entrepreneurs, they don’t have the luxury of both.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Running a small business is no small feat, especially when life throws a curveball like an unexpected accident or other business owner safety risks that stop you from working. For small business owners, the stakes are personal and the financial impact immediate.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

As tax filing season approaches, small business owners start to panic. Small business tax planning is a crucial task to get right from the beginning. Here we have listed seven tax planning strategies for small businesses to lower their tax burden. Does your business provide health insurance?

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs to share how they will prepare for the bad economy and here is what they have to say. #1- Our teams and employees are our biggest support during an economic downturn. Tighten up your business by focusing on team wellness and feedback before the recession hits. Your employees are smart.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 25, 2019

With around 8,000 small enterprises with staff (between 1-19 employees) established each year, small businesses account for 97 percent of all enterprises in this country. With only half of all small businesses surviving beyond five years, business owners face some serious challenges when venturing out on their own.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Unnecessary business spending doesn’t only take the form of trendy marketing gimmicks, excessive travel expenses, and outrageous client-nurturing projects. It may sound counterintuitive, but in an attempt to save money and keep their company afloat, many entrepreneurs have actually ended up misspending their funds. Think about it.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Express thoughtfulness and kindness. 3- I’ve always been an entrepreneur. For me, I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the pivot they are making as a result of the pandemic and here are the responses: #1- Social media marketing. My business pivoted as a result of the pandemic by becoming more remote for my employees. Photo Credit: Andrey Priobrazhenskiy. 5- Turning to remote-based work.

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Up and Running

APRIL 29, 2021

It can be tough for entrepreneurs to attract and retain high-quality employees in the early stages. If they hope to hire a stellar workforce, they need to sweeten the proverbial pot with employee benefits. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in December 2020, approximately 70% of private employee compensation was for wages.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 25, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 7 Reasons You Can’t Be Friends With Your Employees – crowdspring.co/1jrrWok. Salaries Startup Founders Pay Themselves | Business Insider – crowdspring.co/1nHU2OK.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 13, 2021

Running a business successfully encompasses learning from mistakes that happen along the way which in the end, helps your business to be more strategic and to get back on track. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the tough lessons they have learned in 2020. #1- 1- Balance is key. Photo Credit: Bonnie Kuhl.

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Transformify

AUGUST 18, 2022

Businesses, quite obviously, need employees to run them. A well-managed business should use both in a proper ratio. For small businesses especially, full-time employees are a huge investment. You are responsible for their training, salary, benefits, and time-off. In fact, both are complimentary.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 17, 2011

Just like our larger brethren in the Fortune 100, lots of small businesses have training programs for their workers: lectures, classes, role-playing exercises, and motivational speaker sessions. As we have written many times before , great customer service is something that no business can go without. Formal training.

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When I started my first business I think I was pretty focused on the numbers end of things – the cash flow, sales, marketing, more marketing, quarterly goals, budgeting – you get the gist. The way you and your employees interact, collaborate, and support each other can significantly impact an organization’s ability to thrive.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

For a small business with constantly-strained capacity it can be incredibly difficult to post a job, sort through the resumes, vet the candidates, check those references, negotiate salary and benefits packages, execute the employment agreement, and complete the HR paperwork for payroll, insurance, pension plan, etc.

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Small Business Force

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Whether you’re an early-stage company or have been around for ten years, for entrepreneurs, leading and managing a small business, especially its growth, is never an easy task. ” I was brought in as the CEO to turn around a small publicly-traded technology company. Limit surprises to parties. Good or bad.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

In order for your accountant to do their job, they need accurate and detailed information about your business, your sales, your expenses, your vendors, your bank accounts, your loans, your payroll, your employee benefits… Get the picture? Employee benefits. Outstanding loans or other employee obligations.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2013

And too many entrepreneurs don’t just wander into Cheapskateville — they set up shop there. Having started more than 15 companies in industries including direct mail, home services, property management, retail, and more, I know just how tough it is to write checks to employees, vendors, landlords, banks, etc. Why is that a problem?

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. And if you like what you read here, be sure to read the complete 10 step guide on how to start a consulting business. First, you will need to choose the legal structure for your new consulting business.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Without cashflow, your business won’t thrive, and you most definitely won’t hit your desired goals; that’s pretty obvious. In the simplest terms possible, cash flow can be defined as the total amount of money that goes through your business. Your small business won’t just grow but thrive in the market. References .

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Transformify

MARCH 23, 2020

Years ago, when we founded Transformify , all-remote companies were rare and remote jobs were ‘’reserved’’ for digital nomads who could afford the luxury to work and travel as their online businesses were location independent. However, the salaries are spent locally, thus revitalizing the local communities.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2018

Preparing financially for retirement can be complicated for anyone, but for small business owners the process often poses even more challenges. Teachers, police officers, firefighters and other government employees generally receive a pension. Small business owners have to do it on their own, and many aren’t preparing properly.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

This means securing the funding, business premises, building your business presence online and hiring the perfect human resources. Around 62 percent of small businesses have no staff while 28 percent employ 1-5 employees. Choosing The Right Employee: Part-Time, Full Time Or Contract?

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2011

For those of you unfamiliar with Yiddish, the word ‘mishegoss’ is defined as craziness or senseless activity, and as small business-people we can certainly relate to that concept, particularly as the holidays loom and the year comes to an end. Related posts: 10 random online resources for Entrepreneurs (2010 version).

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Luckily for today’s cash-strapped entrepreneurs, Intuit QuickBooks has created a new, free tool that answers so many questions asked in those first few months of launching a business. With Intuit QuickBooks’ new online resource, entrepreneurs will be guided through the key areas needed to set up a business and actually get it running.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. So, you’re a small or medium-sized business, and you want to build a Facebook, mobile or web app. Image credits: Flickr, goincase.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 20, 2023

Finding the right employees for the job has perhaps never been more of a headache for small to medium-business owners in the current economic climate and tight labor market conditions. A closer look reveals that employees are seeking better work opportunities that can offer them more flexibility and workplace autonomy.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business in 2019. You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 27, 2013

We write often about ways small business can reduce expense, increase productivity, and operate more efficiently through a lean approach to marketing, technology, and operations. The business benefits by gaining a capability that it may have lacked and the contractor by gaining a paying client. Reduce, reduce, reduce.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 19, 2014

You might have held off paying yourself while launching your startup, but is it time to give yourself a salary? You may be the last on your list of creditors when you’re just starting a business, but at some stage, you’ve got to start earning yourself. You’ve been better than “break even” for one year.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

Thus, as with many other expensive aspects of starting a business, many entrepreneurs like you are turning to software. Lawyers have existed for centuries, and they command high salaries due to the intricacy of their work — so is it really possible to replace them with a few lines of code? The Real Legal Solutions for Startups.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 19, 2017

Five entrepreneurs get free plane tickets to pitch for $100,000 in seed funding from Austin’s top angel investors Every week we meet incredible entrepreneurs from all over the country and all over the world who would move to Austin if they only had some funding. Apple’s largest headquarters is in Austin (more employees than Cupertino!)

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Maybe you woke up one day and decided to start a business on a whim. Or maybe you sat long and hard, mulling over your business idea in your head for years before finally taking action. Maybe you fell into becoming an entrepreneur by accident. ups and downs of owning and operating a business.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 19, 2017

Have you ever asked yourself, “How should I pay my coaches and employees?” The consideration of hourly versus salary is one of the most daunting challenges gyms and fitness centers face. Here are some pros and cons of paying hourly instead of salary and of course there’s always the straight commission method as well.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 19, 2017

Have you ever asked yourself, “How should I pay my coaches and employees?” The consideration of hourly versus salary is one of the most daunting challenges gyms and fitness centers face. Here are some pros and cons of paying hourly instead of salary and of course there’s always the straight commission method as well.

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