* Duties include ordering materials for estimated jobs; special ordering OEM parts for specific equipment on service calls; scheduling periodic maintenance for customers; meeting with salespersons from suppliers; meeting customers to discuss wanted projects; holding meetings with utility/power companies, contractors and subcontractors to discuss upcomingand/or current...
Small business owners must wear many hats. But some of these hats may not fit comfortably. That is why in this website I recommend that small business owners outsource some of their duties to retired executives. These seasoned executives have the knowledge and experience to help a young Company...
Here are some of the downsides to owning a small business: Time commitment. When someone opens a small business, it’s likely, at least in the beginning, that they will have few employees. This leaves all of the duties and responsibilities to the owner. Small-business owners report working...
Sandra Payne, owner of Denver Concrete Vibrator in Colorado, imports steel from China and other raw materials for her equipment business. "Small businesses run on very small margins. And so, a 25 percent increase in any product is going to hurt," she told The Associated Press. Higher prices...
Payroll is likely to be your biggest expense. Are there any low- or medium-level duties you can delegate to a qualified professional so you can take on a more strategic role in the business? 10. Limit your distractions. Useproject managementsoftware to collaborate with others and create focuse...
This type of time off request is allocated to employees who suffer from a mental or physical disability due to which they cannot execute their work duties. The disability can fall into two categories short-term and long-term. While the short term disability policies are only mandated by law ...
Small business owners thrive when they have the time to focus on the core aspects of their business. This includes customer service, product innovation, and sales. Administrative tasks such as accounting are necessary, but often have to be prioritized after other duties. ...
7 Effective apps every small business owner needs To be an entrepreneur is both a reward and a challenge. An entrepreneur’s to-do list is neverending and there’s always a new task to complete. Networking, reaching out to clients, researching the market, bookkeeping and other duties can ...
A virtual assistant is a remote worker who oversees a variety of administrative and executive tasks for businesses. Working remotely, a virtual assistant can handle duties ranging from tasks like calendar and schedule management and email response to specialized services like website administration, con...
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s continued roll out of a wide array of tariffs is rattling small business owners already dealing with tight profit margins. Trump on Monday announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum and promised more import duties to come. Last week, the admini...