Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2012

Natural disasters are an unpredictable reality across the country, and their impact on small businesses can be devastating. In fact, the infamous Southern California quake of 1994 has been a major influence on his business’ disaster plan. “Many small businesses don’t. Flooding in one region.

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Ruby

JUNE 22, 2020

I’m talking about implementing a business continuity plan. A business continuity plan (sometimes shortened to “BCP”) is exactly what it sounds like: a strategy for ensuring your organization remains operational. But business continuity plans aren’t just for national and multinational brands. A what now?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you are a small business entrepreneur or an executive for a major corporation, your success depends on an effective marketing strategy. SWOT analysis for marketing is different from SWOT analysis for business planning because of a narrower scope. Why is a SWOT analysis important for marketing?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But as a starting point, small business entrepreneurs and corporate teams alike must engage in thoughtful strategic planning. A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool. Strengths These include specific, internal strengths of your small business or enterprise. Decision-making doesn’t need to be difficult.

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Insperity

AUGUST 8, 2011

While small businesses may not be affected by this DOL act, its principle may help any business owner get through the rough patch that accompanies layoffs. Although supplying your employees with health care coverage may be well under your radar, this two-pronged reform sets various guidelines for employee benefits.

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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 Enter the business continuity plan. It’s important to note that there is no “right” business continuity plan, only what’s right for your business, and this will evolve over time.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 25, 2024

Before the General Election, Labour’s Manifesto outlined plans for a National Data Library to bring together existing research programmes and help deliver data-enabled public services. The rising price of high-quality AI training data excludes potential innovators like small businesses and academia.

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Launch Work Places

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Key aspects include open-plan designs, focus zones, adaptable workstations, and shared facilities. Open-Plan Designs Open-plan designs eliminate traditional barriers, creating spacious areas that encourage interaction and teamwork. Some of them have already adopted, or plan to adopt, flexible office solutions to meet both needs.

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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.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Since the Franks have been at the wheel, Posies has outgrown their home garage where they initially planned to run the business. They’re even considering franchising the business. Lenita by GRITA Los Angeles, California Owning a flower truck was a “someday” plan for Brazilian-born graphic designer Nemuel DePaula.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

“As a CEO, I hold the belief that climate protection is not merely an environmental concern, but it also has significant implications for our business,” notes Jon Morgan , co-founder and chief editor of Venture Smarter , a consulting firm that specializes in helping startups and small businesses scale and grow.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2022

Spend time and money testing hypotheses, failing, learning and trying again rather than planning things out in detail before seeing if they will work. Small business owners should stop spending on websites and start investing in web solutions. Plan to eat out at least once a week. Who has the problem?

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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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Workplace Insight

MARCH 15, 2023

UKGBC members across the UK continue to set an ambitious pace for transforming their business models for net zero carbon growth – the Government must use its forthcoming response to Mission Zero and the updated Net Zero Strategy to set out a detailed and credible delivery plan to achieve net zero by 2050.”

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Success

MAY 18, 2022

Small businesses can leverage a partnership to compete with a big competitor. We meet twice monthly to plan events. Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Integration Officer Business: VSP , vision care insurance Alliance: VSP extended its insurance coverage to Pearle Optical. Join forces to beat the big guys.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Most small businesses need someone to answer phones, respond to customer questions, take messages, and route calls, as needed. In fact, many businesses can derive far more benefits from outsourcing to a virtual receptionist service provider. Let’s review the costs of each to find out which is right for your business and budget!

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Ruby

AUGUST 3, 2021

It was the busiest year on record for new businesses, and if trends continue, that number is poised to keep increasing. Starting your own business can be a daunting task, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. You still need to have a solid business plan, market research, and financial backing to make your dream a reality.

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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. Prepare Your Budget and Investment Plan You may wonder, how much does it cost to start a coworking space? Technology and amenities: IT, kitchen appliances, office supplies, etc.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2023

They were used to having candy and sugar, and once they ran out, there was no more supply—except me,” Cacioppo shares with an infectious laugh. Listening and learning from others When developing her business plan early on, Cacioppo accessed resources through the Small Business Association and became involved with The Greenhouse in St.

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Ruby

APRIL 5, 2016

The right receptionist can be an invaluable member of your team, building customer relationships and lessening many of the burdens of small business ownership. However, the financial commitment of hiring an in-house employee can be downright crippling to a budding business. and it all adds up quickly.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 13, 2021

However, unless you’re a small business owner moonlighting as a content strategist (and if you are, we’d love to meet you!), Creating this content from scratch requires—you guessed it— planning, researching, and executing it all yourself. it can be hard to know where to start. You asked, we answered.

Small Business 52

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Ruby

APRIL 17, 2024

At most businesses, front desk workers are juggling cats and making it look easy. From greeting visitors and handling calls to scheduling appointments, entering data, sending emails, managing deliveries, ordering supplies, filing records, and keeping the office tidy, they’re masters of multitasking.

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Ruby

JANUARY 25, 2024

You’re overspending on supplies, services, or both. And it costs money to run a business whether you’re making money or not! That’s why businesses operating in the black should tighten their belts and cut back on discretionary spending. Part of that may include shopping for better deals on supplies, services, or other costs.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 29, 2022

My coworker is being greedy about office supplies and snacks. I am in charge of ordering office supplies and snacks for the office. I do supply snacks; we are not restricted as to budget but I don’t want to abuse the perk, so I comparison shop and buy occasionally, and I have bought her things she liked in the past.

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Thrive Workplace

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Whether you are a freelancer searching for a productive environment, a small business looking for flexibility, or a remote worker in need of a change of scenery, coworking spaces offer numerous benefits that can elevate your work experience. Pricing can be found here. In fact, coworking spaces provide much more than just common areas.

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Ruby

JULY 12, 2021

The outages had affected everything from the state’s water supply to train lines to manufacturing. These types of disruptions create a ripple effect that is often felt most acutely by small businesses that don’t keep a large inventory. A catastrophe in your area can wreak untold havoc on your business and the people you serve.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With that in mind, we’d like to offer our insights into how most businesses can easily justify the cost of a virtual receptionist! For example, at Ruby, we offer businesses a range of affordable 24/7 plans—and the return on investment quickly adds up to even more in savings! Worried about budget constraints?

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Ruby

MAY 30, 2023

It takes months of preparation just to plan for it. And as Thomas Edison said, “Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” The more time you take to learn what you need to know and diligently plan your success, the better your odds of obtaining your goals. Are your financial affairs in order?

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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. Why not record a video of a day in the office, or share a work playlist on Twitter, or write an article about one of the biggest challenges your business has faced?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

If those decreases are a natural part of your business, such as seasonality, monitoring them may help you decide to plan a vacation or time off during that period. You can also plan to save more before the dips occur to make up for less revenue during that time.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Supply your receptionist with key talking points and FAQs, but train them so they can provide answers in their conversational way. Conclusion The perfect communication plan might seem daunting at first. This also means talking to customers in a natural voice, rather than pre-packaged phrases. Perfect your site’s navigation flow.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When those emergencies occur right before travel or in the middle of holiday plans, extreme emotions are a natural human response. Regardless of whether your business sells anything that could be considered a gift, a caller may have a last-minute mindset: they’re hoping what they need somehow comes together in time.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When those emergencies occur right before travel or in the middle of holiday plans, extreme emotions are a natural human response. Regardless of whether your business sells anything that could be considered a gift, a caller may have a last-minute mindset: they’re hoping what they need somehow comes together in time.

Customer Service 52

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Ruby

AUGUST 5, 2021

You’ve analyzed your competitors, mapped a customer journey, and highlighted the pain points of your potential clients and how you plan on addressing them. 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.

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Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

Indeed, making the switch could be one of the best decisions you ever make for your business, your workforce, and the customers or clients you serve. Before you transition to virtual work, you’ll need to plan ahead and figure a few things out in advance. How will you ensure business continuity during the transition?

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Anyway, at the end of June I took two weeks off for the move, and while it wasn’t relaxing, it was a break from the ongoing stress of my job which focused heavily on supply chain management. He’s a recent technical school grad who got his first job at a very small business who said he’d be “responsible for his own taxes.”

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I’m dreading making small talk with new coworkers because I know the question of how many children I have and if am I planning to have more will come up. It’s a small business, and the owner runs three other businesses and the job is full-on chaotic. Because regardless, all three of us plan to move on.

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