Balancing the Budget: Outsourcing Business ServicesBalancing the Budget: Outsourcing Business Services

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Balancing the Budget: Outsourcing Business Services

My company is now over a decade old and I still outsource several key functions. It isn't that I can't afford to keep them in house. It is just that outsourcing is the most financially responsible decision I can make. I outsource all sorts of support services. One company manages my IT needs. Another partner takes care of the payroll and remitting taxes. I even have a cleaning service that comes in at night, does the windows, and in general keeps everything spotless. If you think outsourcing might benefit your business, let's talk. I'll tell you what I outsource and why. From there, you can decide if my strategy would also work for you.

How To Get Your Credit Report Ready For An Employment Background Check

22 December 2015
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As you are searching for a new job, it can be helpful to know what information a potential employer can use to screen you before they decide to hire you. When you apply for a job with an employer, they may do a background check through an employment screening company. That can include information such as your driving records, any past drug test records, and your credit report. To help make your application process more successful, here are some tips to help get your consumer credit report information accurate and ready for an employer's background check. Read More 

Startup Storefront Signage Success: How To Make Sure Your Signs Convert Passersby Into Customers

2 April 2015
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Starting a new business without a storefront sign can be a drastic mistake, as half of a new company's customers are acquired with storefront signs. But creating an effective storefront sign that drives customers through your door requires more than simply highlighting the name of your company. Here's how to make sure that your signage converts passersby into customers: Brand Your Business Your brand tells passersby exactly what they can expect when walking through your door as a customer. Read More 

Tips For Relocating Your Houseplants, Aquarium And Fish

12 March 2015
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You've gone to every local grocery store to collect cardboard boxes and bought every roll of packing tape you could find in preparation for your household moves. Everything starts off smoothly and now that you're nearly finished, it hits you there are a few items in your home that cannot be neatly placed inside a box: your fish, aquarium and houseplants. Help ensure these fragile items make it to their new home by following these simple tips: Read More 

Maximize Your Retail Store’s Loss Prevention Program And Stop Losing Money

23 January 2015
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Losing valuable merchandise to theft can eventually hurt your small retail store's profits. In addition, the misuse of your products can also affect your earnings because you need to discard and replace these items right away. If you currently face significant losses in store's merchandise due to these problems, you may want to add security guard services to your loss prevention program. Placing store associates around the store may not be enough. Read More