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Salary vs. draw: How to pay yourself as a small business owner
You love your business, but that doesn’t mean you can afford to work for free. Yet, figuring out how to pay yourself as a business owner can be complicated.
You need to think carefully about how you take money out of your business entity. Typically, that’s done one of two...
How to scale your business with an agile workflow
Help streamline business operations, processes and even HR.
Agile is a continuously repetitive work approach that was initially introduced in the IT sector. Today, the Agile workflow has been implemented across almost every sector, including automotive, marketing, supply chain and many more…
Pandemic-proof your business: 15 CEOs share their best tips
It’s been one year since businesses in the United States first went into lockdown following the initial outbreak of Covid-19. For most companies, the transition to working remotely was abrupt. But even those that already employed a remote workforce had to change how they conduct business.
Navigating this new world of work requires different…
Budgeting tips for people with fluctuating incomes
In 2020, there were more than 64.6 million people working freelance in the U.S. According to Statista, by 2027, 86.5 million people in the U.S. will be freelancing, accounting for more than 50% of the total U.S. workforce. Freelancers, as you likely know, don’t get paid a set salary by one company; instead, these gig and contract workers make income from clients…
Why every entrepreneur should take an 8-hour shower each week: the benefits of creative time
When do you get your most creative ideas for your business? I suspect it’s not during your normal busy workday or in the middle of a client meeting. Most likely, it’s when you are alone, relaxed, and allow your mind to wander.
How many amazing ideas or aha moments have you...
5 ways to improve your company culture during the pandemic
Building a positive company culture takes hard work. Here’s how to get started.
Maintaining a positive company culture when things get tough takes deliberate, intentional, creative work…