Best Practices of Seasonal Hiring

In order to accommodate the increase in traffic each holiday season, companies often increase their staff size, especially for positions in retail, customer service, distribution, and logistics. With holiday hiring set to hit a multiyear high in 2019 and 2020, it is critical for companies to meet the high demands of the busy season through hiring and retaining the most reliable workers.

The Impact of Franchising on the American Dream

Popular types of low startup franchises include: cleaning companies, travel planning agencies, exercise class studios, clothing resale events, educational training centers, and pest control services. When securing a franchise opportunity, you should research all of your options and talk to several franchise companies to determine which one is right for you. In this infographic, learn about how franchising helps people achieve the American dream.

Optimizing Reputation Management With AI

Customers read the reviews, but it’s not enough to have good reviews; those reviews also have to be believable. Your company’s online reputation can make or break your business, and your ratings even influence your ranking in searches. This is why maintaining a good online reputation is critical.

The Story Of Gopro

During Nick Woodman’s (founder and CEO of GoPro) travels to surfing spots in Australia and Indonesia, he realized that his straps alone were not the breakthrough product he wanted. He would need to find the perfect camera with a waterproof housing for his company to be a success.

The Comprehensive Guide To Outsourcing — What You Need To Know

Business process outsourcing requires intensive planning. To succeed in this endeavor, you should have a clear picture of the needs of your company from the inside out. From there, you will be guided in selecting the right BPO company that can meet your requirements. This comprehensive guide to outsourcing aims to increase your knowledge about outsourcing so you can make an informed choice.

The Best Cities to Start a Small Business

Many Americans have the dream of launching their own small business and being their own boss. Some will realize this dream with creativity, determination, and courage. However, the location of the small business is fundamental to the potential success. This infographic uses a one-of-a-kind, data-driven Small Business Index to analyze the top 100 most populous metro areas in the United States.

The Best Day & Time To Make a Sales Call

Salesmate conducted a study where they analyzed 80 companies varying across industries like construction, information & technology, real estate, digital agencies, etc. In this study, they observed 12,480 call attempts spanned across 60 days (12 weeks with 5 working days). The calls were made by a total of 245 sales reps and the successful conversations were 1,427.

The Growing Problem Of Employee Turnover

Turnover is a major challenge for business leaders, and with historically low unemployment, it’s only getting worse. In this strong job market, employees have options. This has led to a spike in turnover, which can be costly to businesses. Learn more about preventing turnover within this infographic.

When is the Right Time to Hire an Accountant?

When it comes to your business’s finances, DIY isn’t always the way to go. You can save money by hiring a professional accountant to give your financials a fresh look. Accountants are skilled at taking an objective look at your finances and offering suggestions on how to make changes that will best suit your business.