As a business owner, you know that you eventually want to scale your business — but how? A big part of scaling is outsourcing some of your work! In this article, we'll look at how...
Pradeep Khurana, cofounder and managing director of ContinuServe, shares his insight into outsourcing and finding stability in turbulent times with StartupNation readers in this Q&A. 1. How have you seen the need for...
Businesses are booming everywhere thanks to the rise in e-commerce shopping. However, the more consumers shop, the higher the demand for products and fast delivery. Because of this, companies are constantly exploring ways to increase...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of businesses fail within the first 10 years of operation. Approximately 20% fail during the first year, and 30% of all startup companies will fail by the...
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a long list of entrepreneurs and the startups they’ve founded. I’ve witnessed failures and successes, and though there are unique variables contributing to the results...
The consulting business is one with a tried-and-true tenet: the consultant is, typically, the smartest person in the room. Companies rely on consultants to come in and take charge of problems that they have been...
When you're starting a business, there's a lot to learn and a lot of new terrains to navigate. But one thing you have to understand is that the business world is a cluttered landscape. Once...
With endless tasks popping up on any average day, entrepreneurial company leaders simply don't have time to do everything. That's why a professional employer organization, or PEO, may help you grow and stay complaint as...
By now, you’ve likely heard of the Great Resignation. The term has recently dominated news headlines, as it’s impacting the American workforce across virtually every industry. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic sparked a seismic shift in...
Thanks to technology, the traditional workplace has become a relic of the past. We no longer need to hire qualified individuals who are in the proximity of our business. We can now tap into a...
Now that we are halfway into 2021, it is time to think about how you can further improve your startup’s operations to guarantee greater success in the latter half of the year. During this process,...
On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks to Greg Packer, CEO of HR outsourcing firm AccessPoint and StartupNation's human resources expert, about how crucial compliance in business is. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to...
A lot is changing about how we work as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, but what about how companies hire? COVID-19 has shifted priorities for many workers who had to juggle them this last...
The world as a whole is facing the most challenging time in recent history. The health and economic effects of COVID-19 caught most countries off guard. Mid-March and early April were extremely volatile, and the...
The future of work is remote — at least in our near-future, as many businesses that shifted their employees to remote work at the onset of COVID-19 are continuing to maintain work from home policies....
One of the most important questions faced by startups is "How do I create a scalable financial department?" It’s also one of the most difficult questions to answer because a blanket approach doesn’t exist. Every startup...
Outsourcing will always be an entrepreneur’s best friend. However, many fail to understand the underlying benefits of outsourcing, like what to outsource, and how to maximize their efforts. Outsourcing is a tactical solution to reduce your...
For new entrepreneurs, now is the perfect time of year to look at your business finances with fresh eyes. While there may be nothing wrong with your current systems, you may find that technical advances...
Silicon Valley has long been the go-to place for startups and budding technology companies. As space there becomes increasingly limited and the cost of living soars, other American “surge cities” have begun to emerge as...
Entrepreneurs often juggle many responsibilities, including keeping track of their finances. Startup or not, nearly half of small businesses don't employ an accountant or a bookkeeper. At some point, however, it may be more productive...