Kevin Thompson, Author at Small Business Sense

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Responding to a Disgruntled Employee Making False Claims

Although our jobs can be stressful at times, false accusations can make it a million times worse. Suddenly you’re placed beneath a microscope as you work to prove your innocence. As difficult as it sounds, the importance of going about your daily routine is crucial. The last thing you want to do is disappear or […]

Marketing: Not Just About Customer Experience

Most businesses are interested in ensuring that the customer experience is a good one that encourages brand loyalty and a loyal customer for life. However, research shows that customer experiences continue to decline, and more and more consumers are frustrated with the customer experience they receive. Numerous studies show that consumers will vote with their […]

Benefits of ergonomics in the workplace

Workplace challenges that employees face revolve around saving their company money while increasing revenue at the core. That requires productivity, but this critical component is often stifled by a lack of ergonomics in the workplace. Here’s how this simple addition can benefit employees, productivity, and the entire organization. Reducing Injury While office settings might not […]

Most costly workplace issues

Consultants across the nation meet with large and small business alike to help them meet their goals, revealing a myriad of reasons why these organizations fail to meet their goals. Behind them all is cost, and the issues that bleed money out of the bottom line. Here are the most costly workplace issues in the […]

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Ways women leaders can change company dynamics

Despite advancements in workplace equality, there remains a severe gender gap between men and women in positions of leadership. Less that 23% of C-suite occupants, or those that report directly to the CEO, are women. Unfortunately, old stereotypes still remain. What these incorrect assumptions fail to realize is the benefit that women leaders can bring. […]

10 Must Have Items in Your Emergency Car Kit

Whether it’s winter driving conditions or a road trip, having an emergency kit in your car can be the difference between life and death in some cases. In less extreme circumstances, it can help you wait things out until help arrives. Here are ten items you don’t want to go without. 1. A Phone Charger […]

Freelancers Guide to Intellectual Property

Working as a freelancer comes with plenty of benefits, but it also produces grey areas that aren’t always easy for entrepreneurs to navigate. Working as an employee for an organization means that all of your work belongs to the employer, but is the same true for freelance work? Where does the line between intellectual property […]

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Crucial Elements of Startup Success

Taking on a new business venture is an exciting process, but one that pits the success of your startup against the odds. Most startups never make it, which leads many entrepreneurs to seek a competitive edge. Here are the crucial elements of startup success that can help you get a leg up on the competition […]

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