Small Business

For a small business owner, the challenges of operations — unlike those of a major corporation — often fall on your shoulders as the major decision maker. Make it or break it, win or lose, as a sole proprietor, the buck often stops with you. What then do you think other small business owners such as yourself see as their major challenges in operating a small business? Well, according to 13% of survey respondents in a Gallup poll published by Wells Fargo, the biggest challenge faced by small business owners is hiring qualified staff and keeping their top staff employees retained. This doesn’t come as a huge surprise. Any business owner worth his salt knows without quality employees, there is no business. These quality employees are the lifeblood of your organization. What are you doing to hire and maintain quality employees? Check back often for more tips on business management strategies and techniques. http://www.oramboston.com

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John R. Wooden

Kind of a crazy stat from this article, what do you think? “By 2020, more than a third of the desired core skill sets of most occupations will be comprised of skills that are not yet considered crucial to the job today.”

Data breaches don’t just affect your business’ sense of security, they can also negatively impact your bottom line. A recent survey found that 40% of businesses that had experienced a data breach ended up losing customers over the matter.

No small business owner should have to lose customers due to no fault of their own! We know what steps to take in order to protect your clients and your assets. Taking action today is a great way to prepare for tomorrow. Visit our website to learn more: http://www.oramboston.com