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This entry is part 2 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursSmall business owners, just like you, have incorporated these ideas in order to help their small businesses grow. Each year I get to speak to thousands of small business owners, most of whom are much smarter than me. These are people [...]
Is general liability insurance what you need? Or is a professional liability policy the way to go? Let’s explore… Practically any business benefits from having a general liability insurance policy. But some professions run a higher likelihood of really needing to use their insurance, chief among them architects and engineers. General liability insurance protects your [...]
Small Business funding may seem like a crapshoot, but there are ways to improve your odds. How can you narrow your financing focus? Funding is a critical consideration for almost every small business. But what is the right type of funding for you? It can be hard to know; as StartupNation.com puts it, “people often [...]
Effectively manage your small business virtual team by providing challenges and giving them complete trust. Last week, guest blogger Jason Corgiat of LeapGo, Inc. shared a couple of tips on how to build and manage a virtual team. This week, Jason shares tips on how to affectively ensure your virtual team is staying on top [...]
Get organized, stay connected, and be visible with these productivity-driven smart business apps. More and more in today’s digitally-powered world, apps are increasingly used by small business owners as invaluable tools to help businesses grow and function fluidly. Here’s a handy list of 10 awesomely convenient mobile and web apps, each designed to help you [...]
Building and managing a virtual team is nowhere close to managing an office-based team. Apply these techniques to ensure you’re doing it successfully. It’s tough managing a team when they’re in the same office with you. Now imagine that team in different locations around the world with staggering time zones, varying holidays, and unique cultures. Welcome [...]
This entry is part 3 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursThe minute someone owes you money, you’re losing money. Here are some tips for streamlining your accounts receivables. Nineteen years. 600 clients. And 27 bottles of Mylanta. That’s what it’s been like running my business. That’s what it’s been like collecting [...]
When sending a client to collections backfires professional liability insurance can help. For small businesses, an unpaid invoice or outstanding receivable can be the difference between a great month and a lean one. Too many accounts receivable could even push your business into insolvency. For these reasons many business owners use a contract, collect an [...]
Poker’s unofficial rules of conduct give players an edge when they’re playing, and can also work to give you an edge in the game of business. Several weeks ago, we brought you a couple of tips on how you can apply the rules of poker to running your small business. Our research into poker revealed [...]
As a small business owner your time is valuable. Use these tips to be well on your way to social media mastery. In January The Wall Street Journal and Vistage International surveyed 835 small business owners to ask how effective four social media networks are in contributing to company growth. The question “Which network has [...]
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