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VIEWPOINT: From Employee To Entrepreneur: Becoming Your Own Boss in 2021
Maybe you have dreamed of launching your own business for years but couldn’t summon the nerve — or the capital — to pull it off. Perhaps 2020 proved disastrous to your career aspirations when the company you worked for downsized or shut down altogether — and out the door you went. Either way, 2021 could be […]
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I’d like to get advice on when I should begin taking my Social Security benefit. I turned 66 in October 2020. Signed: Pondering Retirement Dear Pondering: Deciding when to claim your Social Security benefit is a personal choice which should consider several factors, most importantly: • Your need for the money at this time • Your
VIEWPOINT: Who’s the New Boss? How to Avoid Succession-Planning Mistakes
Many corporations have endured a rough 2020 that included the designations of top executives at some major brands. Will their replacements be ready? It’s a fair question, especially if the new company leader is promoted from within. Studies show many senior leaders don’t think their firms to properly educate and prepare future leaders for succession. If
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT: A Checklist for Nonprofits
The election is over, or is it? These past nine months of the campaign season have been a wild roller coaster ride, which will continue certainly through Jan. 20, 2021. Party control of the Senate hangs in the balance on the Jan. 5 Georgia run-off elections. I am not in a position to have any
CEO FOCUS: Advocacy, Support for Businesses during COVID-19 Continues
We are [more than] nine months into the COVID-19 crisis and following a period of relative improvement in infection rates, our community has again seen a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases. Beyond the troubling impact on public health, a rise in cases stands to further threaten our community’s economic progress as well. CenterState CEO remains laser-focused on
VIEWPOINT: 7 Proven Tips To Buying a Business Post-Pandemic
When is the right time to buy a business? It’s an important question many people ask themselves for a variety of reasons, and it becomes even more interesting when they’re considering purchasing a business after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. That leads to a series of related questions. Such as, what types of businesses and locations will
VIEWPOINT: 5 Trends That Will Impact the Sales Craft in 2021
Most CEOs would nod that the digital revolution is underway, but plenty haven’t fully understood what this means for their sales efforts. COVID is accelerating the transition online — even for B2B enterprises — which means that CEOs need to ensure their sales teams have the digital skills and the tools of engagement to win
CNY TWEETS — DECEMBER 28, 2020
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, and HR tips. SBA @SBAgov4 steps to applying for #PaycheckProtection Program loan forgiveness: Contact your lender and complete the correct form; compile documentation; submit the forgiveness form & documentation to your lender; and communicate with your lender throughout the
CNY TWEETS — DECEMBER 21, 2020
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, and leadership tips. SCORE Mentors @SCOREMentorsLearn how to write an exceptional value proposition for your #smallbiz with these 11 examples and tips: http://ow.ly/mHZc50CJB2J SBA @SBAgov#DidYouKnow? SBA resource partners provide free business mentoring, counseling, and training! Find #smallbiz assistance
VIEWPOINT: What Happens to the Home & Economy When Women Leave the Workforce?
The pandemic-induced recession forced many women to drop out of the workforce, with research showing they were much more likely than men to give up jobs so they could take care of children when schools went online. The consequences of these decisions may go beyond each individual, though. They could have large repercussions for the
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