Making sure potential investors are impressed with your business is one of the most essential parts of securing funding as an entrepreneur. If you want to get the money to develop your idea, you'll need to be able to stun the people who are in a position to give it to you. Here are four of the best ways entrepreneurs like you can impress investors.    Start with a Prototype Before you start asking for money, you need to be able to show your investors something with solid v...

To be a successful business, not only do you need a great product, you need your employees and clients to stay safe. While accidents will always happen, there are some things that you and your employees can do to create a safer environment. Here are a few safety concerns you need to stress with your employees. Tools and Machines Machines, like compactors, must be used with proper care. If a compactor has items in it that were not designed to be compressed, the machine can break. This can c...

In the business world, employees are the face of companies large and small. Today’s businesses have to compete for customers and talented employees. Customers give companies money, and employees give their employer skills and talent. The actions of each employee have a direct impact on the company. Therefore, the caliber of employees is very important. Companies that only recruit from the local job pool are missing out on highly qualified applicants. Recruiting the best candidates does not...

As a small and emerging business, every hire is integral to your success. Many businesses use buzzwords in the hopes of getting the attention of younger workers. You may be tempted to advertise titles such as ‘IT Guru’ or ‘Development Wizard’ in the hopes of landing an employee who is flexible and can meet unexpected challenges as you continue to grow. These seem like flashy titles, but what do they actually mean? Research from Adler has discovered some buzzwords you...

Most companies are shifting to in-house hiring, but sometimes using the services of a staffing agency saves time and cost.   However, there are many staffing agencies out there, how to select the one that's best for you? Depending on the role - permanent, contract, temporary, hourly, you may need the services of a recruitment agency, employment agency, temporary staffing agency, freelance marketplace, etc. Some agencies may specialize in one area only, others may provide a...