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5 Crucial Questions to Ask When Bringing on Virtual Assistants
As your small business grows and evolves, there’s a chance the amount of time you have in a day will decrease. Hiring a full-time employee isn’t always possible, but a virtual assistant can step in to save the day… if you find the right assistant.
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The Virtual Office for Business Travelers
A more connected world means a more expansive business world, where business owners and employees are constantly on the go. These business travelers are always looking for a place to set up shop, whether it’s the airport, hotel, or local coffee shop. But when it comes to getting work done, there’s only one environment that checks all of the boxes: a virtual office. Here’s why a virtual office is tailor-made for entrepreneurs on the go.
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How to Find the Perfect Virtual Assistant For Your Small Business or Startup
Successful entrepreneurs know that it takes a village to successfully grow a business. If you want to take your small business or startup to the next level, hiring the right people is imperative.
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The CPA’s Guide to Life After Tax Season
Tax season is finally over. That means it’s time for CPAs and tax professionals around the country to kick back and relax until next year, right? The pressure is down and the pace of business slows significantly, after all.
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Hiring and Managing a Virtual Workforce
When managed and treated well, remote workforces can be productivity powerhouses. But when mismanaged, off-site employees can be unpredictable and unreliable.
5 of the Best Digital Marketing Tools For Small Businesses
Your small business’s prospects and potential customers are probably conducting online searches for solutions to their problems right this very second. If your business provides a product or service that can help them, what’s the best way to get their attention?
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When a Meeting Venue Matters
Scheduling a meeting might seem like a simple task. You find an open time for both parties, put it on the calendar, and off you go. But every meeting has context, and schedulers should take that context into consideration. Location, time, invitees, room size, technology -- all of these details work together to create an appropriate setting for a meeting. Renting a meeting room at a virtual office is an easy and affordable way to check all of the boxes -- creating a neutral environment for all parties. Here are a few scenarios when a meeting venue matters.
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5 Hacks to Keep You Organized & Productive When Traveling For Business
If you’re an entrepreneur who regularly travels for work, you already know that business trips can be draining. Whether your travel takes you to a neighboring town or across the world, you need systems and habits that make it easier to get things done from the road.
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5 Tips For Surviving the Busy Tax Season
Taxes are due on April 15, 2019 (April 17 in Maine and Massachusetts), which means busy season is in full swing for CPAs and other tax professionals. If you want to come out of tax season feeling in control and on top of your workload, incorporate these tips into your life.
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Tax Tips for Virtual Office Users
Unfortunately, the tax landscape isn't always so clear for users ofon-demand staff and space, especially those who may meet customers at multiple locations. To avoid potential penalties and limit your tax obligations, consider the following tax strategies when your business is utilizing virtual offices.
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Intelligent Office Champions the Needs of the Modern Business Owner... But What Does That Mean?
Life in the modern business world can feel downright cutthroat at times, especially when you’re competing online: A recent search for “CPA Denver CO” returned 6.9 million results and 13 pages of local business listings.
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6 Productivity Tips For Busy Entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur or small business owner is a juggling act. Every day, you have to wear a variety of different hats — business development, marketing, sales, administration and reception, and the list goes on.
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5 Benefits You Didn’t Know About Virtual Offices
The idea of a virtual office can be confusing. What does “virtual” mean? Is there an actual office? What are the benefits of a virtual office? These are all reasonable questions that we regularly hear from business owners. We wanted to clarify these misunderstandings and shine a light on a few things you might not know about virtual offices. Here are seven things you didn’t know about virtual offices.
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Employee Recruitment Strategies: Virtual Office
The best businesses are built with talented employees, but finding talent can be difficult. Business owners must get creative to find, attract, and retain the best employees in their industry. One of the most effective employee recruitment strategies is the use of a virtual office. Here’s how modern business owners are using the service to their advantage.
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Make Tax Time Easier With a Virtual Assistant
It’s March, which means it’s time for small business owners around the U.S. to file their taxes. This year, 2018 tax returns are due on April 17… are you ready to file?
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Does Your Small Business Need a Code of Ethics?
If you’ve ever been disappointed by an employee’s unethical behavior, your small business could benefit from a code of ethics. In fact, codes of ethics are useful tools for any sized business, even if you only have one employee.
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The Top Benefits of Serviced Offices for Lawyers
Serviced office spaces are a type of virtual office, which means they’re a great solution for lawyers looking for flexible office space.
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