Tag: small business

3 TIps to Find the Right Candidate for the Job (Guest Blogger: Whitney Reynolds)

Most small business owners and entrepreneurs would agree that the need to add employees is a great sign that business is booming! Hiring the wrong person, however, can not only stunt growth, but significantly sting your bottom line.

Weeding out the wrong candidates to hire the right one is one of the most important decisions any business owner will make. There are three major factors that you should focus on when interviewing a potential new hire.

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Pick the Right Seat for Success

Did you know where you sit during a meeting could impact your image? It’s true. Arrive early so you can determine where the person in charge will be seated, then select a seat directly across from him or her. From that vantage point, you’ll be in the best position to make eye contact and engage. Stay focused on the individual, and be an active part of the conversation — asking questions and making comments.

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5 Tips to Keep Your Business Healthy This Cold and Flu Season.

The cold and flu season takes its toll on America’s businesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu alone costs U.S. companies $10.4 billion in direct costs — which includes hospitalization and other medical expenses. In addition, illnesses that spread throughout the work environment cause 22 million sick days which cost businesses significantly in terms of lost productivity. Healthy Work Place Project estimates a 25 employee company loses $33,000 every year to lost productivity and having to hire temporary workers to replace those who are because of illness.

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