Happy employees are productive employees. But how can we reward and motivate our staff when we don't have a big budget? Small business owners, take heart—here are some creative ways to build your people's loyalty, enthusiasm, and passion for excellence. … [Read more...] about Cheap and creative ways for small business owners to motivate employees
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How “The Big Mac Index” Measures Real Inflation
The Big Mac Index may sound like some punchline for a joke. In fact, it is actually a very ingenious way of measuring Purchasing Power Parity. The Big Mac Index was developed by The Economist, the respected international affairs weekly magazine. Purchasing Power Parity (PPE) sounds complicated. It is actually the measure between two currencies and deals with exchange-rate … [Read more...] about How “The Big Mac Index” Measures Real Inflation
Should you reinvent your business model?
It's a big risk to reinvent your business, especially after years of building a brand. However, a few adjustments to the business model can help create new markets or revive interest in your product. How to do this without totally throwing your business into a tailspin? Here are some tips. … [Read more...] about Should you reinvent your business model?
Common content marketing tips that entrepreneurs make
Content marketing is a great tool for small businesses. But it's also very misunderstood, underutilized tools, and (quite frankly) just a really fancy word for a very expensive and boring blog. Here are some of the most common content marketing mistakes. … [Read more...] about Common content marketing tips that entrepreneurs make
How To Donate Online
Even in what a very difficult economic times, charitable giving online has risen massively over the last few years. The reasons are perhaps obvious in terms of the convenience and immediacy for disaster situations. Other factors are the tax deductions and automatic gifting from large companies upon checkout for goods (ebay, amazon, etc). But what are the figures and which are … [Read more...] about How To Donate Online