4 Essential Stress Management Strategies for Small Business Owners

December 14, 2018


According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stress has become a worldwide epidemic. While everyone deals with stress on a daily basis, business owners tend to have the most to worry about. Worries about making money and keeping employees in line can make the life of a small business owner extremely stressful.

Rather than “just dealing” with this stress, your main concern should be finding strategies for combating this harmful state of mind. Read below to find out about some of the most effective strategies for managing high levels of stress.

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Theory X vs. Theory Y: How Management Theories are Adopted in the Workplace

December 13, 2018


For a long time, centuries in fact, management was just done “off the cuff”. In other words, there were no models or theories, and each person had their own style. It would be fair to say that the situation has turned on its head somewhat. Partly, this is due to the emergence of education in business, and one only has to cast their eye over the Santa Clara University MBA program to see this in full detail.

However, there’s no doubt that theories have helped to change the culture of management. For the purposes of today we are going to hone in on two that were devised by social psychologist Douglas McGregor. Going by the name of Theory X and Theory Y, let’s take a look at how they are adopted in the workplace.

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Infographic: Are You an Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur?

December 12, 2018


The battle between working for someone else in a large corporation versus venturing on your own rages in many people’s mind. On one hand, there is safety and security of working for someone without having to take on large financial risk; while on other hand there is an urge to go out on your own to prove to yourself what you are capable of.

Steve Jobs coined the term “intrapreneur”, referring to an employee of a company who uses entrepreneurial skills to promote innovative product development and marketing using that company’s capital and resources. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to making a decision between becoming an intrapreneur or entrepreneur. It all depends on how you prefer to work, what is your risk level and whether you like to be your own boss or can settle to work for someone else.

If you are still trying to figure out for yourself what you want to me look at the Infographic below to help you guide through the decision process.

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3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Business Meetings

December 11, 2018

 Have you ever attended a meeting that lasted far longer than it should have? Or one that didn’t seem to have a goal or agenda? The truth is, no matter where you work, or what you do, you’ve probably found yourself in a frustrating meeting at one time or another.

 But in and of themselves, are meetings really that bad? Like anything, with enough planning and forethought, meetings can be purposeful and efficient, making for an all-around better experience.

Here are 3 tips to improve your meetings.

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How to Make the Most Out of Golf Club Property Investments

December 10, 2018


Managing a golf club property requires experts that have specialized knowledge of day-to-day operations. Keeping golf club operations generating growth and financial gains is easier when bringing individuals on board that can do all of the tasks necessary to keep your golf club on the list of “must-visit” for anyone coming into the area.

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5 Things You Must Know to Manage Business in Today’s Global Economy

December 10, 2018


The international spread of capitalism and the ubiquity of the Internet mean you can run your business on a global scale. While the global economy means you have more potential customers, it also means you have more competition. Even if you’re operating your business in one country, you’re still competing on the global stage. Here are five things you must know in order to compete in today’s global economy:

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5 Tips You Must Follow to Ensure Your Startup Doesn’t Fail

November 28, 2018


A startup is not everyone’s cup of tea. You are probably going to spend all of your savings and energy on your venture. You should know that research is the first step towards your startup and the statistics have shown that around 80% of businesses fail. The rate of failure is really high that you should take measures to avoid it. You might need the assistance of the experts like paystub generator, but make sure that you are not one of those who fails in business.

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6 Solid Tips to Improve Workplace Productivity

November 28, 2018


When a small business is able to take on employees, it shows that there is growth happening. It shows that the business owner is no longer able to do everything by themselves, and that there is enough work for a full-time member of staff to do, rather than outsourcing to a freelancer on an ad hoc basis.

However, although it is a momentous event when you start to hire people to work for you, it also comes with some important points to remember, one of the most important being that you must ensure your employees are productive. Non-productive employees can do your business more harm than if you had none at all, and you will be paying them for effectively doing very little, or even nothing at all.

Just how can an employee keep their staff productive at all times? It’s not as hard as it may seem, and although it can be a challenge at times, there are some useful tips that will help you get it done.

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How to Use Screen Sharing as an Effective Training Method

November 17, 2018


Online training is convenient for businesses of all types, especially those with remote workers. It’s nice to be able to post a training document online and have employees read through it and acknowledge that they’ve completed the task. However, the convenience of online training does have its drawbacks. There’s always the risk that an employee may acknowledge that they’ve read the training without actually doing so. You also risk questions about the training material that go unasked and unanswered.

So how can you minimize these risks without taking away the convenience of online training? The answer is screen sharing. Keep reading to learn how you can use screen sharing as a way to train your workforce both near and far.

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How to Build a Strong Marketing Team

November 14, 2018


Marketing is one of the reasons that some of your favorite brands exist. It is a tool used in every business that enables a product, service, or brand to be noticed by their target audience. However, if you look deeper, you will see that successful marketing isn’t the work of a single person; instead, it’s usually the result of the joint efforts of a whole team. You may be the head of a marketing department, or perhaps you own your business and are looking for ways to build an effective marketing team, which applies to you, you’re going to find out how you can do so below.

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