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5 Ways to Prep Small Businesses Facing Natural Disasters
I had originally considered titling this post something along the lines of “the best ways to protect a small business from emergencies.” But the truth is no entrepreneur truly can do any of that. From hurricanes to earthquakes, the best we can do when Mother Nature strikes is to take as many safety precautions as…
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Questions to Ask When You Apply for a Loan
So you’re applying for a loan for your small business. Chances are, you have some questions, and you need answers before you go through the entire process. Even more importantly, you want to make sure you’re asking the right questions in the first place! The ADP Blog Team has your back! Here are the three…
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Can You Shorten Your Sales Cycle?
One valuable way to boost your sales is to find ways to shorten the sales cycle. How can you get customers to purchase more quickly? Do customers start the process, but then sit in limbo for weeks or months before finalizing the purchase? Every business will have a different sales cycle, but finding ways to…
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How to Handle Wage Garnishment
Around 7 percent of employees had their wages garnished at some point between 2011 and 2013, and depending on a business’s industry, between 23 and 50 percent of companies have had to garnish the wages of an employee. This may seem like a simple process, and it may not come up frequently, but it is…
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Get Rid of the Clutter! Benefits of a Tidy Workplace
It may seem like a small thing, but a neat desk or room can have a big impact on you and your business. Taking the extra time to keep things organized can improve productivity, reduce stress, and improve your image, among other professional benefits. The ADP Blog Team has looked at these and other advantages…
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Learn How to Measure the Right Numbers in Your Business
What numbers are you measuring in your business? If the only number you’re watching is your bottom line, you might want to start looking at some other more underlying bits of data, too. The ADP Blog Team has some suggestions, including data about your customers, your solvency, marketing costs, overhead, and more. Read the full…
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How to Conduct More Effective Interviews
When you’re ready to hire a new employee, it’s important to find the best employee who will fit in with your organization and meet your company’s needs. The interview is one of the most important steps to really get to know an applicant. To help you conduct more successful interviews, the ADB Blog team has…
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Get Your Invoices Right
A mistake on your invoices can create major headaches—delayed payments that hurt your cash flow, an unprofessional image that damages your brand, and more. So getting this step right is very important for your business—you’ve presumably done a great job on the project you were hired for, so now is the time to close this…
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How to Build a Dream Team (in Business)
Raise your hand if you’re still stunned by how the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their second NBA championship—I know I am! The more I reflect back on these games, the more I realize that so much of success is based on a strong, steadfast team. Whether playing in a basketball…
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Watch Out! Common Payroll Errors
Avoiding payroll errors is important for protecting your business, and properly taking care of your employees. The ADP Blog Team recently worked out five common payroll errors, and steps you can take to avoid them, including proper employee classification, overtime calculation, training hours, and required functions. Read the full article at http://bit.ly/2slJRvx This blog does…
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