Articles

The article is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. Everyone knows that working from home can provide many benefits, but one of the perks that most people look forward to is having a more flexible schedule. This alone is exceptional for parents of kids of any age; however, not enough discussion goes into some of the cons of being in the house all the time as a work-from-home parent. This article will cover some of the challenges you can expect if you plan on going this route. Distractions One of the biggest complaints a lot of parents have regarding working from home and trying to make an income online is that it can be easy to get distracted and find it hard to concentrate on their work. Of course, you might request not to be disturbed while you’re working, but this doesn’t ...

This article was developed via a partnership with BetterHelp. The term neuroticism sometimes has a negative connotation to it due to its associations with anxiety, sensitivity, and similar feelings, but like other personality traits, it has its pros as well as its cons. This article will focus on the advantages of being on the neurotic side and how it can potentially help you be more successful when managing a business online. What Is Neuroticism? As mentioned in the introduction, neuroticism is a personality trait that is linked to negative feelings and emotions, like anxiety, sadness, and irritability. In total, there are five personality traits defined in psychological theory - openness, extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and of course, neuroticism. Of course, t...

The post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. Having a positive outlook can have countless benefits on a business, including increased productivity, improved social relationships, and simply better job satisfaction. Whether you’re a business owner who is struggling with pessimism or you merely want to improve the morale of your employees, this article will share some ways optimism can be developed and applied to a business context. 1. Focus On People’s Strengths Sure, finding and understanding various problems and shortcomings is vital for you to fix them and increase your company’s success; however, many members of upper management can be too hyper-focused on what’s going wrong rather than praising their employees for what’s going on right. Naturally, when employees fe...

Increasing your productivity is not about working more, but the exact opposite. To be more productive is to do more in less time. The ultimate goal is to do your job with total efficiency so that you can have more free time. Work is stressful, and when you get stressed you become less productive and get tired more easily. A productive day is a good day, and it takes shape already when you wake up. That's why it's good to start getting up a little earlier. It will give you extra time to not have to stress. It is important that your start to the day is personal and motivating. Visualize how you want the day to go, and do it in a positive way. Are you looking for productivity tips on how you can improve your productivity? In this post, we take a closer look at an infographic c...

It's no secret that starting a business is hard work. There are so many things to consider - from developing a product or service that people want, to building a brand that stands out from the competition. But one of the most important things any startup can do is find creative and cost-effective ways to market their business. One of the best ways to do this is by using personalized stickers. Personalized stickers are a great way to promote your business for several reasons, and you are about to find out why: 1. They can be used for branding and marketing purposes Stickers are a fun and easy way to get people engaged with your product or service. They can be placed on products, packaging, or promotional materials – anywhere you want to get your brand’s name and message out...

Businesses that lost money due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting government shutdowns may be eligible for tax relief through Employee Retention Tax Credits. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ended these tax credits in November 2021. However, businesses can still claim the credit on 2021 tax returns and file an amended return for 2020. Here is what affected companies need to know about filing. What Is the Employee Retention Credit? Congress created the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to entice employers to avoid layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Initially, the employee retention tax credit was worth 50% of qualified employee wages, limited to $10,000 for any one employee. The maximum credit was $...

Google is the top-ranked search engine today, and people use it to look for answers to almost all questions they have in mind. These include questions about celebrities, food choices, health issues, political matters, business-related concerns, and everything under the sun.  Thus, anyone curious or who wants to know more about your business can search through Google to find what they need through your profile.    So, if you’re a business owner, you might want to create an eye-catching Google Business Profile (GBP). Here are some tips to help you get started and guide you toward creating one that will drive readers to continue reading and may eventually purchase your products and services:  Download the GBP App And Turn On The Notifications  Businesses get leads on GBP; thus, you ...

As buildings become more technologically advanced, the impact that they have on the power grid becomes greater every year. This leads to a larger negative impact on the environment as a whole and is ultimately unsustainable. Fortunately, smart buildings are being created that are not only more energy-efficient but also feature integrated information systems that make them more profitable as well. This helps to protect the environment and promotes greater resource stability while at the same time incentivizing businesses to invest in smart business buildings for a variety of practical reasons. How Do Smart Business Buildings Work? In most cases, a smart business building is a small office building with built-in technology to help its workers perform their jobs more efficiently. The...

If you’re running any kind of business, there's a high chance that your company relies on its IT functionalities to create and maintain record data. In an ideal world, storing assets would be enough. Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned- even for the best businesses in this digital age. From cybersecurity threats to hard drive failures, there are a lot of contingencies you need to prepare for to prevent your business from suffering a major setback. These are times when an IT disaster recovery plan comes into play.  Here’s everything you need to know about creating an IT disaster recovery plan for your business.   Create an Inventory of IT Assets The first step to an IT recovery plan is creating a business inventory of all your technology’s assets. You might already ...