Five Issues of Every New Business
Every new business will face several obstacles. Many of these obstacles are the same from year to year. However, current economic conditions make growth even more contentious. While owning a small business is certainly a challenge, small businesses are still the engine of the U.S. economy, and entrepreneurs still constitute the…
10 Reasons You Should Invest in a Flexible Payroll Solution
What does a flexible payroll solution mean to you? Like many small business owners, you are likely looking to spend less time managing your payroll administration processes. Outsourcing your payroll administration provides you with many benefits including the reassurance of knowing that your employees are paid accurately and on time, tax…
The Art of Delegation in Business
As a business owner or CEO, you have had to wear many hats over the years; from selling to accounting, you have done it all. You may even take out the trash at the end of the day. However, trying to take care of everything can be harmful to both your…
3 Easy Steps to Improve Customer Satisfaction
Every business owner wants to believe that their business provides exceptional customer service. The profitability of repeat business is undeniable. Poor customer service, on the other hand, greatly impacts the profitability of your business. Jerry Redding, Director of Product Development and Delivery of the CFI Group, a global leader in providing…
Outsourcing Myth #1: It Will Cost More to Outsource
Many CEOs and business owners wait to outsource the important back-office functions of their organization because they are under the misconception that it costs more to outsource to an outside professional. It’s simply not true. Keep reading. At LUXA, 50% of our client base starts as a result of a financial…
How Social Media Strategy Helps Your Business
The social media revolution is here. If you’re not already using social media for your business, then you’ve fallen behind the majority of your rivals. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn are already helping thousands of companies increase brand awareness, attract new leads, and engage with customers. The…
How Outsourcing Benefits Administration Helps Your Business
In today’s ultra-competitive business environment, business owners & CEOs must find more efficient ways to manage their employee benefits. At the same time, there are many uncertainties regarding healthcare and employee relations. It can be impossible to keep up with all the regulations, laws, and requirements placed on employers today. If…
Starting a Business: 5 Tips for Success
Creating a plan before starting a business is essential to your success. According to the latest news from the Small Business Administration, over 60% of new businesses last at least 2 years. However, only 44% of these businesses that survive the first two years will last another two years. Unfortunately, more…
Strategic Planning: Planning With a Purpose
Whether you are the CEO of a small business or a large corporation, you must understand the importance of a strategy. Without strategic planning, your organization will not have a clear path to achieve your goals. However, many CEOs and business owners are intimidated by the process of planning for where…
Topics: Growing Your Business
Building Your Brand: 6 Tips for Building a Strong Brand
In today’s social media-driven world it is more important than ever to have a plan to build your brand with customers, prospects, and vendors. Yellow page advertising is no longer the best way to generate customers. Small businesses that focus on creating awareness of products and services in the minds of…
