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Smarter Office Blog
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8 Tips For Working From Home... With Kids
As the new coronavirus continues to shape our lives for the foreseeable future, people around the world are adjusting to new routines. Working from home is the new normal for those who are able, and the transition from an office full of coworkers to a home office isn’t always easy. Parents have an additional layer of difficulty: kids who are also home from school.
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How to Set Your Employees Up to Work From Home
Amidst growing coronavirus (aka COVID-19) concerns, more companies are urging employees to work from home. Working from home requires specific technology capabilities, and most small businesses will need to do some preparatory work to ensure their teams can get their best work done remotely.
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How to Network on LinkedIn
Every entrepreneur and small business owner knows the power of a strong professional network. The right connections can offer access to new opportunities, help you grow your company, introduce you to new leads, keep you up-to-date on the latest in your industry and so much more.
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5 Questions to Ask If You’re Ready to Start a Business
Starting a business can be as terrifying as it is exciting — and that’s OK. That’s to be expected when taking a risk. But how big of a risk are you really taking? If you can answer these five questions, you might be more prepared than you think.
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The Ultimate 2020 Checklist to Win More Business
2020 is here, and it’s time to start taking your sales goals to the next level. But winning more business doesn’t just happen — you need a focused plan that draws on the latest technologies, organizational strategies, and professional mindsets to achieve your full potential. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate checklist to win more business in 2020.
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What Types of Attorneys Use Virtual Office Space?
Virtual office spaces, like executive office suites and rentable meeting rooms, are an ideal solution for many different types of attorneys. These affordable spaces offer flexible lease terms, all of the equipment a lawyer needs to work (like printers, fax machines and scanners), access to support services and more.
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7 Simple and Easy Ways to Show Employees You Value Their Work
It’s the season for giving thanks, both personally and professionally.
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The Benefits of Short-Term, Flexible Office Leases (And How to Find Them)
For many small businesses, especially boot-strapped companies, traditional commercial office leases have more downsides than benefits:
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5 Ways Your Small Business Can Give Back This Thanksgiving
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 to Use Case Studies in Your Small Business Marketing
How do you know if a product or service is right for you?
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10 Engaging Blog Topic Ideas for Your Small Business’s Website
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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How to Find the Right Virtual Office: 6 Factors to Consider
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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20 Interview Questions to Test a Candidate’s Soft Skills
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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How to Start a Second Career
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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How a Virtual Assistant or Receptionist Can Replace Your Office Secretary
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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Making the Switch From a Traditional Office to a Virtual Office
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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5 Easy Money Saving Tips For Small Businesses
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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