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Starting a New Business? Embrace the Outsourcing of Everything
A 2014 Brookings Institution report concluded that business dynamism (the number of new U.S. businesses formed versus the number closed) has slowed dramatically over the last few decades, despite the...
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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Your Financials Early On
When you're just starting up, you want to save as much money as possible. But getting your financials in order can be a stressful ordeal. That's why we asked 10 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur...
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7 Freelancers That Can Benefit Any Business
The less money a business is required to spend, the more it benefits, which is why freelancers are such handy commodities. Any business can benefit from a team of freelancers hired to work on the...
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The Small Business Owner's Guide to Working With Creative Types
By Kenneth OttIf you're a business owner, it can be difficult to work with designers or creative types. And let's not forget, it can be difficult for the creatives as well. There is often a...
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Consider These 7 Things Before Outsourcing Your Next Project
Whether you're looking to save time or money, outsourcing is a great way to get important projects done without allowing them to consume your company's focus. But before you hand off your work to just...
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Business Owners: Don't Hire a Digital Marketing Agency Until You've Done...
Perhaps you’ve tried to handle all of your digital marketing in-house, or maybe you’ve relied on traditional marketing to this point but realize you need to expand to digital as well. Don't make a...
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4 Business Trends to Pay Attention to This Year
It’s the time of year when we focus on what the coming months will bring us, both personally and professionally. The year 2017 is bound to be a great one, and should bring a multitude of changes. If...
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Choosing the Right Digital Marketing Agency: Tips and Red Flags
Does this scenario sound familiar? You need to focus more on your company’s digital marketing, but have so much to juggle—from an overflowing inbox and reports to prepare, to meetings with employees,...
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Will Cryptocurrency Change the Freelance Marketplace Landscape?
If you do any type of online marketing or content creation, you've likely hired freelance writers or designers through one of the many online marketplaces. The benefit of using such marketplaces is...
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The Freelance Movement in America—Why Now’s a Great Time to Start Working for...
Whether you call yourself a freelancer, a sole proprietor, or an independent contractor, you're part of today’s hottest workforce trends. Some 57.3 million Americans currently freelance, according to...
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This New Sales Platform Allows Salespeople to Join Today’s Gig Economy
The gig economy is in full swing. As of November 2017, 15.8% of Americans were employed in “alternative work” as independent contractors, contract firm workers, on-call workers, or temporary help....
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Hiring an Outsourcing Company for Your Business? Here's How to Find the...
By Jake RheudeOutsourcing. It used to be a bad word. The kind of cost-cutting move that could dilute a brand if done wrong. But times have changed.Today, the outsourcing game is more ambitious than...
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Why Every Small Business Needs an Accountant
Is your business missing out on essential accounting resources that could help it grow? Money—it’s how you measure success in business. It’s also how you pay the bills, pay your employees, and keep...
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The Actual Cost of Hiring Inexpensive Web and SEO Developers
By Jon KellyThere is an old adage: "You get what you pay for." It’s a common saying that has become cliché enough, some people often forget it's true. However, when it comes to choosing a web design...
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The Coronavirus Crisis Is Revealing These 5 Problems With Your Business...
By Sofiya MerenychThe 2020 coronavirus crisis is now global. And it’s practically impossible to find an industry that hasn’t been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.Most airlines have had to adjust...
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Type A Entrepreneurs: Here’s Why You Should Never Outsource Any Job
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that more than half of the people reading this article are Type A entrepreneurs. Don't look behind you. I'm probably talking to you. Do you:Think your way of...
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HR Outsourcing for Manufacturing: The Ultimate Guide
Manufacturing companies face a number of unique challenges in business, so the last thing they need is to get bogged down by expensive and time-consuming Human Resources requirements. Manufacturers...
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10 Questions to Ask Your Web Developer So You Don't Regret Hiring Them
Hiring a web developer is one of the most important decisions you will make when you're building a website. Accordingly, it's important to do your due diligence and ask meaningful questions when...
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How Staff Augmentation Can Help Your Company Tackle Its Talent Shortage
By David StelliniA few years ago, the term "staff augmentation" was largely unknown outside of IT circles. But in an era where businesses are scrambling to fill seats with the best talent available,...
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12 Pitfalls of Outsourcing—And How to Avoid Them
By Brett Farmiloe To help you avoid common outsourcing pitfalls, we've gathered insights from CEOs and CTOs who share their wisdom on everything from only considering low-cost options to partnering...
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How to Hire Freelancers for Your Small Business: 6 Smart Tips
If you're a micropreneur like me, you might have stumbled upon a little secret that helps you do more in your business: freelancers. When you run a business, you may not need (or be able to afford) a...
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5 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Content Creation
I’ve been in the content marketing game for 14 years, and for most of those, my focus was providing content services for small businesses. But over the past few years, I’ve started working with bigger...
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Thinking of Hiring Independent Contractors for Your Business? Here's the...
Does your small business regularly hire independent contractors or freelancers? If so, you’re not alone. One poll shows that 70% of small and medium-sized businesses have worked with a freelancer at...
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How to Find a Freelance Software Developer for Your Business
By Anton MishchenkoIn today’s highly competitive world, staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends is crucial for every small business owner, even those who don't run tech companies. For...
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The Benefits of Outsourcing HR: How to Make the Right Choice for Your Small...
With today’s emphasis on company culture and loyalty, the role of human resources management and the types of benefits a company offers has become increasingly important for a business's...
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Is the Client Asking for Endless Revisions? Put a Stop to Excessive Requests...
By Tomi JovaIt’s been well over a decade since I first presented a design to a client, and in that time I have learned a lot. Experience and trials have taught me how to deal with revision requests...
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Is It Time to Bring in an Expert? When to Hire at Your Small Business
As a business owner, it’s not uncommon to wear multiple hats. In fact, I've always thought of myself as the chief cook and bottle washer. That being said, there are some things I’m very good at—and...
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12 Interview Questions for Freelancers That Will Help You Find the Perfect...
With 38% of the workforce freelancing in some capacity, the chances that your business can benefit from hiring a freelancer—whether to take on that extra load or to provide a service nobody else in...
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5 Advantages of Outsourced IT—and 5 Disadvantages
By Nikita Virag The IT department is pivotal in any business's growth and success. Having a robust IT framework not only fosters innovation, but also enhances productivity and efficiency. However,...
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