Bright Ideas for Business
Leadership
Why trust matters more than ever (and what your business can do about it)
With a global pandemic and societal upheaval, the context for small business is fraught with difficulty. But according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer, that makes trust more important than ever before.
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Operations
Ten ways small business owners can leverage digital banking
Check out 10 ways you can leverage digital banking to save money, time and gain valuable insight you need to grow your business.
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Operations
How to assess your business' cash flow needs to move forward
Even in good times, small businesses often experience a cash flow crunch. After months of pandemic-induced shutdowns, maintaining adequate cash flow is likely even more challenging.
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Leadership
Managing your business while sheltering in place
Managing your small business from home during the pandemic crisis can be stressful. Here are several steps to help keep you on track.
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Growth
How to finance your small business comeback
The federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic includes billions of dollars aimed at supporting small businesses and helping them to manage through shutdowns and rebuild their businesses.
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Operations
Do you need to revamp your supply chain after the pandemic?
Your business may be ready to reopen or ramp up after a pandemic-required lull. But that doesn't mean your vendors and suppliers are ready—or that they will ever reopen.
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Operations
That rainy day is here. Now what?
For many businesses across the country—and around the world—the coronavirus pandemic isn't just a rainy day. It's a monsoon.
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Operations
Effective practices for managing debt
Most small businesses have some debt. In most cases, debt is not an indication the business is in trouble. In fact, many companies leverage debt to fund growth. Having a loan or line of credit can help your business improve cash flow, expand marketing efforts, prepare for future sales, purchase equipment and even hire new employees.
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Leadership
Employee compensation strategies for small business sales teams
Finding ways to incentivize sales in your Small Business sales team can help push your revenue to the next level and keep employees happy
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Leadership
How to reorganize a business and manage workplace worry
Tips on how to reorganize a business and manage employee concerns.
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Leadership
Top 6 strategies for hiring top talent for your small business
How to hire the best staff and avoid hiring bad employees for your small business
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Leadership
Sit there and do nothing: Why it pays to encourage meditation at work
When you encourage your employees to meditate you could actually be improving focus and sharpening decision-making skills, as well as other benefits.
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Growth
Your small business is growing. What's next?
A growing business is something to celebrate, but for most entrepreneurs, it's only the beginning. Here are ideas for your next steps.
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Growth
Why onboarding matters
For many businesses, onboarding is one of the last things small business owners have time to think about. But it's important. Find out why and get tips.
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Growth
What do your customers want from your website?
To set your small business website apart from your competitors' sites, you need the basics coupled with excellent content. Get tips for your website here!
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Growth
5 ways to make your sales pitch a winner
Sales pitches can make or break a business. Here BBVA offers five ways to make your pitch better than ever.
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