“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” —James Cash Penney, founder of JCPenney J.C. Penney Company Inc. started as a single dry goods store in 1902 by James Cash Penny (in conjunction with his business partners). It has since grown to 864 shops (2017 figures) across all the […]
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Going into business can be an exciting venture. Unfortunately, statistics tell us that small business failure is all too common. Half of all new businesses fail within their first five years. Inadequate management is one of the biggest reasons for these failures. Specifically, a lack of financial accountability can doom your business from the beginning. […]
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While working remotely is becoming an increasingly popular option for employees, some employers limit the option to work from home to a few times a week. If working from home is an option, and you get to choose which days to work remotely, you may be tempted to stay home on Fridays to make it […]
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If you are in charge of planning a corporate event, it’s all well and good if you have done it before and know what to expect. But what if it’s your first time? Worse, what if you have done the task before, and it didn’t turn out as well as you expected? The key to […]
Continue ReadingNew York state is a welcoming place for small businesses and offers opportunities to try out a fast-paced market that few other locations in the U.S. can compete with. It’s currently home to 2.1 million small businesses that make up 99.8 percent of all businesses in the entire state. That means that small business drives […]
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When running a business, you need to use effective tools if you want to stay ahead of your competition. The general rule is to plan your business goals and objectives to ensure you satisfy your customers’ needs. Furthermore, you need to use the right resources that will enable potential customers to reach you easily and […]
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Choosing to buy a franchise instead of starting a business from scratch is a good idea. You already have everything ready for you. There is no need to have a new business model and worry whether or not it will work. However, even if you are ready to go when choosing such franchise opportunities, it […]
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If you’ve moved, one of the most important things you can do is ensure that the right people and institutions know about you’ve done so. You want to avoid potential inconveniences like missed bills, delayed deliveries, and service disruptions. So, here’s a list of some important people and institutions you should notify about your change […]
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Evaluating employee performance is one of the great challenges facing any manager. It is important to measure performance against expectations, but it can be difficult to find meaningful milestones to use. Focusing purely on standard metrics like sales or outputs can lose sight of an employee’s value and send the wrong messages. By using advanced […]
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The modern office is getting more paperless by the year but this does not mean that business cards are not needed. You need to have standard business cards that you can hand out or you miss out on a huge marketing opportunity based on networking, which is what is proven to offer some of the […]
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