Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Vertical drop The ‘firm’ reached its apotheosis in the early-twentieth century with the US ‘corporation’ The American economy vertically integrated, creating vast, complex companies that controlled supply chains from production to sales. It evolved from a “society of island communities into a homogenous national community”.

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Ruby

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Let’s face it, these days patience is in short supply. Speaking of calls—if you need help handling them, check out Ruby’s pros and cons of using a call answering service for your small business! People want information instantly—and at their fingertips. Products and/or services What exactly are you selling?

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Success

JULY 20, 2023

Speculation of another impending recession battered the confidence of small-business owners, as indicated by monthly surveys conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business. Time and again, keeping the focus on profitability has been crucial to helping small businesses survive a recession.

Small Business 75

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

Small business owners should stop spending on websites and start investing in web solutions. A web solution is more than an attractive website; it communicates who you are, what you do, and who you serve both visually and textually. Making small investments at every stage of your career can up your return down the line.

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Ruby

APRIL 30, 2020

75% of companies are reporting supply chain disruption. And for the more than 30 million small businesses that make up 99.9 So even if you already have a business continuity plan, now is a great time to (re)evaluate its effectiveness and make changes where needed. Nail down communication plans. The good news?

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Ruby

JUNE 22, 2020

Companies of all sizes use business continuity plans to minimize the impact of emergencies and unexpected events on their supply chains, processes, people, and customers. But business continuity plans aren’t just for national and multinational brands. A crisis communication strategy. Develop your crisis strategies.

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Between product shortages, supply chain traffic jams, and price hikes across a number of industries, shoppers are already seeing their deliveries delayed well into 2022. And despite the supply chain, inflation, and staffing difficulties in 2021, overall retail spending has been on a steady increase all year. Triple bummer.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 15, 2023

What our research tells us is that skills such as conflict resolution, leadership, communication, and problem solving are the skills that are missing. Working Families will continue to work with our partners and the Government to increase the supply of high-quality part-time and flexible opportunities in the labour market.

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Ruby

JANUARY 10, 2017

Capital is a common problem small businesses face, and rent isn’t cheap. Paying rent as well as buying supplies, furniture, and equipment can add up to a hefty price tag. Maybe you travel, have virtual clients, and don’t need traditional office supplies. You aren’t paying rent, buying supplies, and paying for phone lines.

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Launch Work Places

JANUARY 28, 2025

Small businesses and teams that need access to meeting rooms. young solopreneurs or established small businesses. Technology and amenities: IT, kitchen appliances, office supplies, etc. From there, think about purchasing couches, tables, kitchen supplies, light fixtures, decor, artwork the skys the limit!

Real Estate 52

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Ruby

JANUARY 25, 2024

If your products or services are of equal value to others, increase your prices accordingly—and communicate the value to consumers. You’re overspending on supplies, services, or both. And it costs money to run a business whether you’re making money or not! We can help you gain and retain business.

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Ruby

JULY 12, 2021

After a historically cold winter that shut down the power grid for days, the state and its communities took months to recover. The outages had affected everything from the state’s water supply to train lines to manufacturing. A catastrophe in your area can wreak untold havoc on your business and the people you serve.

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Ruby

JANUARY 17, 2022

Like many small business owners, husband-and-wife team Mike and Amani began with a dream and a purpose. Driven to help children in their community achieve their full potential, and tired of working for other people, they decided to leverage Amani’s background in occupational therapy to launch Sensory Kidz, LLC.

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

I’ve designed infographics, produced and edited videos, presented webinars, and written thousands of blog posts, articles, and scripts for small businesses like yours. I’ve also run dozens of social accounts and campaigns, building and communicating with audiences ranging from dozens to hundreds of thousands of fans and followers.

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Ruby

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you’re a small business owner, you know just how much of an electro-pestilence, a robo-scourge, a techno-travesty, robocalls can be. First, we’ll get more granular with what the threat actually looks like, especially to small businesses and those trying to be productive within them. And *sigh* here we are.

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Ruby

MARCH 19, 2020

According to Coyle, vulnerability is a channel for open and honest—and often mission-critical—communication. Think of it as radio communication between an aircraft carrier and members of the fleet. Until then, be sure to join Ruby Reads , our monthly book club for small business owners.

Leadership 52

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Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A reader writes: I’m sending this question on behalf of my husband, who owns a small business. So far she has been excellent — on the ball, great communicator, well organized, and liked by everyone in the company. He had a new admin manager/personal assistant, Pam, start about a month ago.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In our last article , we laid out a few customer communication strategies for doing exactly that. In this installment, let’s go further and explore the psychology of distressed customers and clients, and how to respond thoughtfully and helpfully when people contact your business with heightened emotions.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In our last article , we laid out a few customer communication strategies for doing exactly that. In this installment, let’s go further and explore the psychology of distressed customers and clients, and how to respond thoughtfully and helpfully when people contact your business with heightened emotions.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Retail Supplies Controlling 52

Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

In other words, people who work in a virtual office still meet, communicate, and collaborate with each other—just not from within the same building. Watch the Webinar How to set up your virtual office communication hub. By far, the most important consideration for transitioning to a virtual office is communication.

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Ruby

JULY 28, 2023

A great place to start is to collectively define your key organizational values and a code of conduct for respectful communication. If you’d like to learn more about how we can support your work with happy and capable communicators, we’d be happy to talk —pun definitely intended. Happiness and engagement: Deluxe edition!

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Ruby

AUGUST 5, 2021

You’ve incorporated every buzzword and acronym your business guru (or the host of a business YouTube channel) told you to include in your sales and growth strategies. And now you’re seeing those efforts pay off: you’ve attracted real sales leads for your business. They have a demand, you have the supply.

Sales 52

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2024

Recruitment and Onboarding: Applicant Tracking System (ATS) : Streamlines recruitment by managing job postings, candidate applications, and communication. Payroll Management : Automated payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely compensation. Paycor is a must have software.

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Software Payroll Onboarding Catering 64

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

of small businesses had to lay off some or all of their workers because of Covid-19. Again the inadequate supply of materials can result in furloughing. Employee safety is at the centre of getting people back to work, so it is important to communicate this to your employees and raise awareness of workplace changes.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 24, 2021

Not a very exciting update, but her former slave is now her wife and they’re running a small business together. You may also like: will my taste in office supplies seem weird or unprofessional? my team needs better communication -- where do I start? My coworker is a dominatrix — and it’s fairly public on Facebook.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 5, 2021

From offices with administrative environments, healthcare sector, small businesses to prominent multinational corporations, Kaizen 5S works perfectly at all levels, as it doesn't need any technological research. Number all storage areas, supplies, and pieces of equipment. Understanding Kaizen 5S With An Example.

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Ask a Manager

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

When I asked why they came to me, they said they found me through a team of people they have who scour their competitors for good candidates, who then supply those names to the recruiters. Are small business more toxic than larger ones? As a rule, I do think you find more dysfunction in small businesses than in larger ones.

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Ruby

MAY 20, 2021

Review your business continuity plan. Determine what kind of “reopening” makes the most sense for your business. Communicate your reopening plans to your employees. A business continuity plan spells out clearly and in great detail how your business will continue to run when the worst happens.

Planning 52

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All Work

DECEMBER 25, 2024

IF the stars align (interest rates go down, less global uncertainty and WeWork turns profitable) we can start paddling out to catch an even bigger wave The Myths That Hold Us Back Lets tackle some persistent misunderstandings: Coworking is just for startups, tech and small businesses. Coworking is just open floor plans. Are you ready?

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Real Estate Sales Flexibility Flexibility 281

BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

To no one’s surprise, humans are superior to machines in empathy, creative thinking, communication, building trust, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. The surge in entrepreneurship More small businesses are sprouting up than at any time in the last 50 years. It turns out a lot. Learn from the pandemic.

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Success

MARCH 24, 2025

However, many entrepreneurs with disabilities and experts in the field say finding resources to support their small business dreams is challenging. People with disabilities start businesses at a higher rate than the general population; 9.5% of Americans without disabilities, according to the Small Business Administration.

Small Business 82

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Work Life

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As companies pivot to belonging and culture roles, these teams may be positioned as part of the human resources team or communications team. These roles may also now be in charge of employee engagement, including implementing an annual employee survey, leading events, and overseeing internal communications.

Leadership 98

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