Periodically, the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) gurus come out and tell everyone some <insert noun> is changing SEO forever. Add that to the nearly constant adjustments search engines are making to their algorithms and hitting the moving target of organic ranking success becomes as impossible as winning a giant stuffy at a carnival. Sure, you […]
If you’re like me, you may be wrinkling your nose at the thought of people making millions of dollars on one movie giving you business advice. But there’s a new generation of Hollywood stars that aren’t content with just time on screen. They’re building empires, too. And while name recognition is easier for them and […]
Many small businesses overlook the importance of team culture. They might do so because they feel they have a transient workforce and people won’t stick around. It’s possible they believe they’re simply too small and team culture is for larger companies like Nike. But that’s not the case. A team or company culture is as […]
4 Ways You Might Be Self-sabotaging Your Business You Give the Benefit of the Doubt to Everyone Else. If the customer is always right, and you don’t agree with the customer, it stands to reason you are always wrong. For your sanity, the answer must sometimes be “no.” Sometimes you must be on your […]
Reprinted from Inc Magazine Ann Machado has spent a lot of time preparing for disasters. As CEO and founder of Creative Staffing, an employment agency based in hurricane-prone Miami, she has to. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, she’s factoring in a new set of risks. Like chemical warfare. “Do you stay in the […]
The following bills are before Committees this week: SB73(Watson)/HB1181(Garrett) — Data Privacy — As amended, requires businesses with the information of 175,000 or more customers to comply with consumers requests regarding personal information rights. Businesses subject to the act would need to have a designated controller of this information that could respond to consumer inquiries. The proposed […]
AI for Business: Bewares and Boasts (Practical ways to use it in business and what to avoid) At first glance, especially for people who have trouble writing or have difficulty starting out and collecting their thoughts at a keyboard, AI can feel like the smartest kid in the class offering to do your homework for […]
Starting a new business is difficult under the best circumstances. But in today’s economic climate, it’s difficult to make a name for yourself when most people are trying desperately to cut back on expenses. Yet, you shouldn’t get discouraged. There are easy (and free) ideas out there that can help. Here are three tips to […]
This bills are up this week in the TN General Assembly and could affect local businesses as well as government. SB73(Watson)/HB1181(Garrett) — Data Privacy — Requires businesses with the information of 100,000 or more customers annually through your website or internet marketing efforts to comply with a new, costly regulatory structure. Businesses subject to the act would need […]
It’s that time of year when businesses start thinking about summer help. Could you use an intern this summer? Here are several things you need to consider before bringing on your first intern. 5 Things You Need to Know About Hiring an Intern for Your Business Times have changed. If you were an intern before […]
