Category: Small Business

Succession challenges loom for aging business owners

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Open this photo in gallery:Domenic Masellis installs new windows in a house in Toronto on June 29.Galit Rodan/The Globe and MailThe past few years have been a busy time for Domenic Masellis. Masellis Aluminum, the door-and-window-installation company he runs with his brother in Markham, Ont., rode the pandemic’s home-renovation boom. Customers who were stuck at home with extra cash plowed that money into major renovation projects. Mr. Masellis said he’s been doing this work since 1986, and he’s started to think about winding it down in a few years. “I’m 60 now,” he said, adding that the work…

Allyship at Work | She Owns It

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Let’s talk about the new buzzword of the corporate world: allyship. Though you’ve probably heard a lot about it in recent months, it’s for good reason. Allyship is all about building and improving upon your relationships with marginalized groups, and it’s becoming increasingly crucial in the modern business landscape. Harvard Business Review even noted DEI improvement efforts as one of their nine tips for businesses this year. Not only does allyship help to increase diversity and productivity, but it also leads to lower employee turnover. Companies prioritizing allyship and inclusion in their work cultures have better employee retention rates, improved…

Bring Your Photos To Life With Creative Paper Craft Ideas

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Creating a cherished keepake with custom-made paper crafts while adding your own personal touch to it can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just looking for something crafty to explore on the side, card-making kits are an excellent option for exploring new techniques and creating handmade gifts that will spark joy in everyone who receives them. With a range of colors and patterns available in each kit, budding designers have the perfect opportunity to express themselves through artfully crafted greeting cards or other special projects. Let’s take a look at how the creative use of…

Small Business – Cordele Dispatch

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BEIT YANAI, Israel, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Electreon (TASE: ELWS), the leading developer and provider of inroad wireless Electric Vehicle charging technology, and Dutch automaker GINAFa leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, are proud to announce that they have fully integrated Electreon’s wireless charging system on a GINAF 50-ton truck.By harnessing Electreon’s cutting-edge wireless charging technology, electric vehicles can now charge seamlessly while parked, idling, and even on the move, effectively eliminating range limitationsand reducing EV operational costs in the bid to decarbonize road and freight transport. GINAF is a specialist in the development and production of special and…

Five Tips For Finding (And Keeping) The Best Employees For Your Small Business Needs

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Tammy Sons is the CEO of TN Nursery and an expert plant advisor who studied horticulture. She enjoys her family, the outdoors and nature. getty Finding the right people for your business is essential. Employees are the fuel that keeps your business going. I’ve found that one of the main challenges in running a nursery business is finding the right people willing to give their all to the business. Some employees come into the business with the mindset of working for a short while before looking for better-paying opportunities. While there’s nothing wrong with being as ambitious as an individual,…

Small business optimism rose for the seventh consecutive month, remaining relatively low amid tough labor market

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Toronto, May 25, 2023 – The long-term optimism index has been on the rise for seven months in a row and is at the highest level in almost a year, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. The 12-month index sat at 56.4 in May. PEI (75.0) and Newfoundland and Labrador (68.0) had the most upbeat entrepreneurs due to the beginning of the summer tourism season, while Quebec (48.8) and Saskatchewan (51.9) were at the bottom of the optimism scale this month. Health and Education services (67.6) topped the sector rankings, while Agriculture (45.6) and…

Four steps to design a retirement that’s meaningful and fulfilling.

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Image Credit: Pixabay via Pexels.comA highly coveted and much-awaited chapter in life is retirement, but…the anticipation and expectations around what retirement can or should be, often leaves people feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Contributing to this conundrum is the heavy focus on finances to the exclusion of what is meaningful and fulfilling. Clearing out the confusion and moving into a space that makes you feel energized, clear, and positive (even excited!) is possible for you. Here are four steps to get you started: 1. On your terms. There is a lot of baggage associated with the word “retirement.” Visions of…

6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use ChatGPT to Save Time

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Small businesses have always had the challenge of competing with large corporations that have practically unlimited resources. Fortunately, new technologies are emerging that are leveling the playing field. Entrepreneurs can now leverage tools like artificial intelligence to amplify their businesses’ capabilities and productivity without adding significant amounts of capital or overhead. Released by OpenAI in 2022, ChatGPT is one of the most cutting-edge and accessible AI on the market. Here are six ways entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT to save time — and money. Related: I Use These 5 ChatGPT Hacks to Cut…