There’s a lot of buzz about crowdfunding as a source of financing for small businesses. If you’re interested in learning more about this non-traditional funding option, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for the upcoming SBA webinar series.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and it appears Cupid is busy in the workplace. The office is becoming the place to find romance.
Research from the University of Tulsa found 35 percent of workers responding admit to having had an office romance. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 84 percent of younger workers (18-29) say they would have a relationship with a co-worker compared to only 29 percent of Baby Boomers. Thirty-one percent of office romances lead to marriage.
What’s the first thing you do every morning? I check my email. It’s not uncommon for me to receive hundreds of emails a day. Email is a huge time-eater and it’s just one of the many things that distracts us from our work. Phone calls, social media, people dropping by your office — all these things interrupt your concentration and affect your productivity.
Do you provide mobile devices to your employees? Most workers today are connected to their jobs 24/7 — blurring the line between work hours and personal time. In many respects, it’s hard to get away from the job. But how much time does the average worker spend checking emails or taking work-related calls after hours? Some employees feel it’s significant and they’re striking back.
Running a business places many demands on you. It’s often tough to decide what your top priorities should be. But one thing should always rank at the top of your list and that’s your cash flow. Are you managing your business in these difficult times based on your company’s cash flow?