From the Desk of JM, Management
The Ultimate Guide to DUNS
If you’re reading this, you likely just came upon a loan application or other government document requesting your “DUNS number” and found yourself scratching your head. Though seldom talked about, your company’s DUNS number is an important identifier essential for…
HR, Management
Office Etiquette for Modern Times – 20 Common Mistakes
Bosses, coworkers, and HR reps take note- it’s time for a quick refresher on office etiquette. It’s incredibly important to create a positive and enjoyable workplace environment- happy employees are more productive and innovative. You may not even realize you’re…
Management, Money
Consider This: Crowdfund Your Business Improvement
Are your restaurant’s most loyal customers goading you to finally fix the heater? Are your coffee shop’s patrons loving your java but begging for free WiFi? Or maybe your spa’s biggest fans are crying out for you to add a…
Management
7 Things Interns Look For, Explained by an Intern.
If you want to get some quality help into the office, you’re going to need to learn how to attract the best interns. But how? As an intern, I’ll let you in on the secret– here are the…
Management
Successful Business Owners Take Vacations
Work-life balance has gotten progressively more difficult over the past decade. New technologies emerge that streamline our workflows and make our jobs easier, but those same technologies also make it harder to unplug. Often, perceived work pressures prevent…
Management
Why You Should Send More Conversational Emails to Your Employees
Wondering how to motivate employees? I bet you haven’t heard this one before…but you should email them more! Many company managers mistakenly believe that keeping emails short and direct is the best way to streamline communications and optimize productivity. In…
Management
How to Navigate Disagreeing with Your Boss
At least half of all working Americans spend more weekday hours interacting with their direct boss than with their spouse. Any time individuals spend that much time around one another, invested in a mutual goal—differences of opinion are bound to…
Management, Money
A Guide To Home Based Business Tax Deductions
Small business owners have to be more in-tune with tax laws than your average working adult. After all, the home based business tax deductions you take at the end of the year has a direct impact on your bottom line……
Management
8 Unexpected and Fun Ways to Increase Productivity
You may love your work, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to be as productive as you’d like to be. Distractions vie for our attention, stress eats away at our focus, and an overabundance of tasks challenges even the…
HR, Management
Are You Getting Enough Feedback From Your Employees?
By Pam Waits, Ph.D., JuvodHR Employee feedback is a win-win for all involved. You learn more about what’s really going on around the office and out in the field, and your employees feel valued and a part of the…