Scope Creep Can Railroad Your Projects
Projects are a big part of the small business model. Whether they are projects to improve organizational efficiency or productivity or projects that are completed for customers, strong project management is extremely important. Scope creep happens when a project becomes less efficient because the demands of the project keep changing. In today’s blog, we will […]
It’s Important to Know When to Cut Your Business’ Losses
“Quit.” The q-word is (at least, in the business setting) one of the worst four-letter words someone can use… usually. In the context you probably first thought of, yes, but there are plenty of times that quitting can directly benefit your operations. For instance, let’s say you have a project that is eating all of […]
What Should Employers Do About the “Act Your Wage” Trend?
In recent years, several workplace trends have emerged that many employers find challenging. One such trend is “quiet quitting,” where employees do only the bare minimum required to keep their jobs. A more recent trend is to “act your wage.”
Productivity is Great… Here’s How to Encourage It
Productivity is extremely important for your business’ ability to generate revenue and maintain consistent performance. Interestingly, many businesses face similar productivity challenges over time. What can small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) do to improve productivity when it starts to decline? Let’s take a look at some strategies to keep productivity high.
Can You Afford Downtime? (Here’s a Hint: No)
It’s no secret that things are more expensive nowadays, making it important that businesses have access to the technology needed to generate revenue. Without this access, a business suffers downtime and all the challenges it brings… not something you want to do. Let’s consider why downtime happens, the scale of its costs, and what can […]
How to Create Business Goals Designed for Success
We all want our businesses to succeed… that’s generally the point of running one. However, this will require you to set the right goals and do so correctly. Let’s walk through the process you should follow to accomplish this.
How to Use Technology to Support Your Team’s Wellness
It isn’t easy to be a member of the workforce right now. While we won’t cover them in detail, plenty of stressors—related to and separate from the workplace—can easily impact an employee’s performance. As a result, it is often in your company’s best interest to invest in your team’s well-being, and one way to do […]
Are Businesses Really Considering the Four-Day Workweek?
There has been a lot of talk about ways to get more productivity from your staff. One idea floated a few years ago was reducing the number of days people work to four. Now, if you think, “How does working one less day improve worker productivity?” you aren’t alone. This week, we will take a […]
How to Convert and Edit a PDF File
PDF, which stands for Portable Document Format, is a type of file that business professionals are all too familiar with. While most are aware of and appreciative of this file type, they likely are not aware of some of the more fun and useful features afforded to them. Let’s explore just what PDFs are capable […]
Are You Paying Attention to Your Needs When You Add Technology?
Technology is becoming a standard tool used by nearly every organization. Learning how to adjust and do things better allows any organization to maximize productivity. In doing so, it creates the environment needed to become a more successful business. But, can innovation actually be a productivity killer? This month, we look at how innovating may […]