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One-on-One Meetings: A Component of Effective Manager-Employee Relationships
...(e.g., from middle-quality to a high-quality). One-on-one regular scheduled meetings with your direct reports are the ideal process for providing such opportunities to them. Depending on the nature of your business, we suggest meeting with your employees every one to two weeks and definitely at least...
Your Social Strategy: Answer these Questions Before Creating a Business Page!
...r user base. However, even if you’re using a third-party app for most of your social media management, it is important to log in to each of your social platforms in order to stay up to date with changes to the user experience. Make sure to schedule time regularly
Risch, Colleagues Introduces Legislation to Boost R&D Grants for Small Businesses
...underrepresented states. However, the current one-size-fits-all application process requires all applicants to be equally considered, which has resulted in undermining the states the program is intended to serve. “Small business research and development grants make a world of difference, yet several...
Wylie Inc.
...top that secures a goal post but still allows the net to break free on player impact. Starting a business from scratch means a tight budget and it’s important to optimize each dollar invested in your startup expenses. Fairbanks Director Russ Talvi helped Rogers see the “big picture” and
Are You Forgetting Something? End of Year Tips and To Dos
...much will you and/or your business owe in taxes based on your estimated net profit for the year. Most importantly, the business owner and CPA can use this year end estimate of net profit to do some tax planning and determine if it is beneficial for the business to
The Top 10 Financial Ratios for Business Owners
...nchmark is 30-34%, while banking is 7.7-8.3%. Debt-to-Equity Ratio: This solvency ratio measures the amount of debt a company uses to finance its assets. A ratio of 1.0 indicates the firm uses the same amount of debt as equity, meaning creditors have claim to all assets, leaving nothing for
Seward CARES Act Funds Relief Program
...tion. Submit applications to manager@cityofseward.net Seward Area Non-Profits can apply under the Seward City Council authorized program which also opens Monday, July 27, 2020. Questions on this program can be directed to the City Manager at (907) 224-4047 or manager@cityofseward.net. The City would...
Small Business Highlight: Alaska Kayak Company
...ld find out what her expenses, cash flow and break-even point would be. Once the financial forecast was completed, Mary had a much better idea of what kind of net profits to expect and how big of a loan she would need to finance her business.” Now that their
The Spice & Tea Exchange
...and exciting. And if the store alone isn’t enough- their amazing website is home to a wealth of delicious recipes including Garden Garlic Bread, Lavender Lemon Cupcakes, and BBQ Bacon Brie. Owners Liz and Ryan Eldridge opened The Spice & Tea Exchange to bring high-quality and hard to find
Tundra Tails Pet Sitting
...can be a challenge. Whether you are looking for in-home care or a boarding facility, Hanah Burrell of Tundra Tails Pet Sitting believes that having peace of mind while away from home or traveling is essential. Especially in pet-related businesses, real passion, patience, and understanding make the di...
Wares by Maegan
...mentor since conceptualization. Maegan is a first-time business owner and Amstutz worked to help Maegan and Steven navigate the technical tasks of a small business start-up from laws and regulations to navigating marketing and promotion. When asked what her favorite aspect is of being a small busine...