Leadership
Retaining Your Employees During the Great Resignation
Your employees are key to your success in business. Building a team of people who do perform well and deliver a great experience to your customers is not an option; it’s a requirement. So any time you lose an employee, it’s difficult. Not only are you losing the person, but you’re losing all their knowledge and experience…
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Giving Better Gifts to Clients and Partners
In the middle of the holiday season, gifts are on everyone’s minds. Gifts for family and friends, but also gifts for clients and partners. Gifts are not only a token of appreciation for the relationship you have with others, but they can also serve as a way to keep yourself top of mind with the recipient, and make the…
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Be In The Moment
“It’s so important to embrace the moment you’re in.” As a small business owner, chances are you wear many hats. It can be easy to let trials, errors, and obstacles get the best of you. Take a moment to watch this short video of our CEO and founder, Fran Tarkenton, give some advice on how to…
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Think Like a Beatle: Jump Start Your Creative Process
Earlier this week a video started floating around the internet, clipped from the new documentary The Beatles: Get Back by Peter Jackson. Here it is: I’ve never seen anything like this on film before. Paul really has nothing at the 30 second mark—but 45 seconds later he’s got the makings of a hit single. pic.twitter.com/kvGOp1yuZs — Ted Gioia…
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It’s Time to Review Your 2021 in Business!
Don’t look now, but 2021 is almost over. 2022 is nearly here! And as we approach the end of the year, now is the perfect time to look back at what happened in your business over that time. That gives you a chance to not only reflect on what has happened, but to position yourself…
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How to Show Your Employees You’re Thankful
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., everyone gets a bit reflective. What are the things we’ve accomplished, and what are we thankful for? If you’re running a business, one of the things you’re most thankful for is your employees. A core belief here at GoSmallBiz is this: teams win, individuals lose.…
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Overcome Obstacles Like a World Series Champion
Earlier this month, our hometown Atlanta Braves won the World Series for the first time since 1995, defeating the Houston Astros in 6 games. As you might guess, our office full of Braves fans has been through the roof with excitement! It’s been a joyful way to end a long year – and for the dedicated…
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4 Characteristics All-Star Employees Have in Common
As we enter the holiday season, I can’t help but take a moment to express a tremendous amount of gratitude for my team. From the team members that have been working with us for over a decade to those newly onboarded over the last year, everyone has been bringing their A-game to work—regardless of physical…
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Small Business in the News: November 4, 2021 Edition
What can you do to hold onto your most valued employees? Are there any new strategies you could use to reach people on social channels? What financial relief options are available for your business today? We have some key stories on these and more in our reading for this week! How these employers held onto…
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Small Business in the News: October 28, 2021 Edition
What do you need to know about as a small business owner? We have key reading on some of the top trends, news, and insights from the world of small business and entrepreneurship, including innovation tips, marketing strategies, coworking trends, and more! Why Co-Working Spaces Are Betting on the Suburbs (New York Times) The Global…
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