Author: Gabrielle Jones
You’re an entrepreneur on the move. Your business is growing by leaps and bounds and you have a great product or service that your clients are excited about. You’d like to access capital to grow your office space or hire more administrative staff, and you think you’re ready to take the ultimate step: going public. However, you may want to think twice. Facebook’s IPO performance recently begs the question is going public the way to go?
Author: Trey Jones
In our last blog post we discussed the stresses of the work-to-office commute for metro riders, and now we offer the final post in our special transportation series! If you are a devoted cyclist, then pay attention, as this is for you brave souls.
The business conference. It’s those inevitable few days of your professional life that, although enriching, are a nuisance to plan. There are facilities to secure, caterers to contact, and an endless stream of administrative tasks to complete. So streamline this process by hosting your next conference at a business center!
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a rut saying “hey, creativity, remember me?!” Working in a fast paced, high tech environment can be challenging when it comes to thinking outside the box. Having to promote your business using various mediums such as print ads, internet search sites and social media promotions, can dry up the flow of ideas for even the most creative minds. How can we push through when we hit that mental roadblock? Here are a few tips to get that river of creativity running again.
It's tax time here for the executive office industry! So it probably is for you too, and if you thought preparing your personal taxes was difficult, wait until you take on the maze of forms and regulations necessary for filing taxes for your business. Tax conundrums are abundant, but so are solutions. Here are some suggestions to get your business pointed in the right direction.
Technological change undoubtedly leads to social change. Just look at how technology has forever altered the way in which we communicate and conduct business: with cell phones, computers and tablets we can now conduct business with anyone at anytime on any continent. The world really is small, after all. However, with mobile communication always at our fingertips, people are forgetting the social standards associated with face-to-face interactions.
Though many people make New Year’s resolutions, 4 out of 5 of us will break them. However, small business owners have a resolution that they can't afford to let go of: growing their business. “With economic pressures likely to continue in 2012, it will be more important than ever for small business to find creative ways to grow sales and keep a close eye on cash flow,” Fred Graziano, head of Government and Small banking for TD Bank, tells Marketwatch. So if your resolution is to grow your money tree, here are a few tips for making 2012 a fiscal success:
Do you languish sending holiday cards, or dread attending party after party? You could try looking at these events as networking opportunities instead of seasonal chores. The holiday season is an excellent time for professional networking. People love to connect and reconnect during this time of year, so it's a great time to talk up your company with past and potential clients. Networking can be a little nerve wracking, but here are some easy ways to begin.
Shopping, cooking, entertaining, oh my! The holidays can be a stressful time, and it's no wonder there is a term for the “Holiday Blues.” There is stress from work, as all of your clients and business partners want their tasks completed before the end of the year. Then there are the holiday parties, which might claim to be optional yet are functionally obligatory. Though you might be pressed for time your absence could be bad for business. On top of these time constraints there is financial stress as well, and no one wants to start a new year in the financial doldrums. Here are a few simple tips on how to brighten your holiday season and have a stress free holiday:
From long security lines to delayed and canceled flights, the ever daunting business trip can become an even scarier beast to tame during this hectic time of year. If you're a weary business traveler, heed this advice to make your next voyage smooth sailing.
