It’s the season for giving thanks, both personally and professionally.
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For many small businesses, especially boot-strapped companies, traditional commercial office leases have more downsides than benefits:
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Thanksgiving is about so much more than all-you-can-eat feasts (though food is a great reason to celebrate.) It’s also a reminder to actively celebrate everything we have to be grateful for, both personally and professionally.
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How do you know if a product or service is right for you?
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When done correctly, blogging can be an excellent way to gain visitors to your small business’s website. But, to be effective, a small business blog needs to be regularly updated with engaging and relevant content.
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You’ve decided that a virtual office space is the right fit for your small business. But, with so many options, it’s not always easy to find the right fit. Selecting the perfect space is even trickier when you live and work in a large metropolitan area overflowing with choices.
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What’s the difference between a job candidate who looks good on paper, and one who will become a valued member of your team? Soft skills.
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People choose second careers for a wide variety of reasons. Some are forced to find a new job in a different industry. Others have grown bored in their current vocation and crave a new and exciting challenge. Then, there are people who have always wanted to try their hand operating their own small business.
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While you need talented employees to scale your business, hiring and retaining dedicated staff members isn’t easy. It’s also time-consuming and costly. To complicate things further, as a small business or startup, your company likely needs to take advantage of any cost savings measure available.
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Congratulations, you’ve decided to ditch the traditional office lease and start running your small business from a virtual office space!
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The old saying, “It takes money to make money” might have some truth to it, but that doesn’t mean your business needs to burn through cash to become successful. There are plenty of ways small businesses can save money, and here are 5 of the top tips Intelligent Office (IO) members have used over the years to reduce expenses.
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Choosing a domain name for your company’s website is a lot like choosing the company name itself. Many companies even brainstorm their company name and domain at the same time to ensure the name they want is an available domain.
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Pricing is one of the most difficult things you’ll do as a small business owner, and it’s equal parts art and science. If you set your price too high, you won’t make enough sales to make a profit. If the price is too low, you risk operating at a financial loss.
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It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs and small business owners to feel alone as they work to grow their companies. Working alone, whether it’s from home or the local coffee shop, can add another layer of isolation. You don’t always have someone to turn to when you have a quick question or want some extra help brainstorming solutions.
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As back to school season begins for students around the country, you might be wondering if more schooling can help you take your business to the next level. You aren’t alone, either. It’s not uncommon for small business owners and entrepreneurs to wonder if furthering their education might provide tangible business benefits.
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At Intelligent Office (IO), we spend a lot of time helping businesses of all sizes get more of their best work done. Virtual office spaces are a great fit for small businesses, large businesses with several locations, dispersed teams that work remotely, and more.
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If you’re like most small business owners, you rarely (if ever) take an extended break from running your company. In fact, surveys have even found that nearly 50% of small business owners take only major holidays off, if they take any time off at all.
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