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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, technology, HR, and career tips. Jovita Carranza, SBA @SBAJovitaFor 30 years, @SBAgov’s #8a program has been the number one used small business contracting vehicle by the federal government. It’s the fastest way for federal agencies to utilize quality small
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, technology, HR, and career tips.
Jovita Carranza, SBA @SBAJovita
For 30 years, @SBAgov’s #8a program has been the number one used small business contracting vehicle by the federal government. It’s the fastest way for federal agencies to utilize quality small businesses and help our government achieve its goals.
SBA @SBAgov
STAT: Each year, the federal government’s aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to small businesses that are located in historically underutilized business zones. Find out how your #smallbusiness can get #HUBZone certified. https://sba.gov/hubzone
IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz
In tax trends: Millions of taxpayers could have an unexpected #tax bill. http://irs.gov/payasyougo #AvoidIRSsurprises
Boots to Business @Boots2Business
#ICYMI: Check out @CNBC’s take on why military #veterans are choosing to start their own businesses – and how they’re doing it with the help of @SBAgov, @Boots2Business, @TheBunkerLabs, and more! https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/07/why-military-vets-are-launching-start-ups-in-this-hot-job-market.html
SCORE Mentors @SCOREMentors
How do you find balance in work as a #freelancer? Check out these great tips in our blog: http://ow.ly/yZ8i50ykUxe #entrepreneur #worklifebalance
Small Business Trends @smallbiztrends
User onboarding is the process of guiding new users to easily and quickly find value in your product. Here are 4 really big benefits of user onboarding for your #digital product. https://zcu.io/dpqQ #smallbiz
Strategic Watch @Strategic_Watch
How to Leverage AI to Upskill Employees http://dlvr.it/RQ2l62
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
Companies are testing all kinds of #technology & apps to help workers get sufficient sleep. Says a top researcher on how better to fix the problem: “Just have a culture where you don’t send emails at night or incent people 2B glued to their laptops all the time”
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
Learn How the Best Leaders Know How to Read People @LollyDaskal http://bit.ly/38Vm0UJ
Monica Hinchey @hinchred
No matter an employee’s role within an organization, financial wellness resources will contribute to overall financial health and well-being. You would be surprised who is living paycheck to paycheck: https://bit.ly/2OZBAXI
IQTalent Partners @IQTalent
“Create an incremental plan to strengthen the best parts and modify the negative components of your culture.” https://lttr.ai/NUsz #HR #Outsource #Recruiting
Keith Lauby @Keith_Lauby
Workplace Wellbeing – – How To Work Together for Engagement – #HR Bartender #EmployeeEngagement #employeeexperience https://hrbar.co/3bAkt8y
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
Use Video To Amplify Your Personal Brand https://buff.ly/2VvoF06
The Bonadio Group @bonadiogroup
Becoming a #realestate professional can help to maximize the #taxbenefits on your real estate investments. Here’s how: http://bit.ly/31J72hW
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