As one year comes to an end and another begins, employee retention is a hot topic as some businesses struggle to retain their employees. Unfortunately, towards the end of the year, many employees begin to look for new opportunities, allowing time to get their year-end bonus (if there is one), and start fresh in a […]
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With the holiday season right around the corner, there’s no reason your business shouldn’t be in on the fun. Whether it’s with your employees or the community, here are a few ideas for your business to celebrate the holidays: Holiday Party There is nothing more straight-forward than a holiday party. Host a staff holiday party […]
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Your dreams of actually starting that pottery studio are finally coming together! But wait… have you thought about insurance? Licensing requirements? What about hiring employees or getting a business loan? These are questions that every new business owner will face, and one wrong misstep can end up costing you. It’s important that you are prepared and knowledgeable before opening those studio doors.
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One of the questions we get asked the most is what we do about succession planning. With great businesses come great responsibilities and risks. In order to protect you, your family, your employees, and your business, a business succession plan is an important piece to help you prepare and transition.
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At Idaho Central Credit Union, we help Idaho businesses thrive by providing excellent banking services that help you focus on your business. Today, we want to introduce you to some of these online services.
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Getting involved with your local communities is a way to support one another. It’s “a rising tide lifts all boats” concept. When businesses get involved in their communities, businesses and individuals all help each other rise.
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Are you looking for a loan for your small business? The Small Business Administration has programs for qualifying small-business owners that might make securing a loan a lot easier.
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Scammers are always looking for new and inventive ways to take advantage of businesses like yours. It is your responsibility as a business owner to be informed and to make sure your employees are informed, too.
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All the moving parts associated with building your brand online can be daunting, but having the right tools to succeed will make it all worthwhile. So, what can you do to make your business stand out from the rest?
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Is it too soon to start thinking about new year’s resolutions? We don’t think so. Without putting thought into what you’d like to accomplish and perhaps do differently in the coming year, you risk complacency in your business. And complacent is a dangerous thing for a company to be. Looking to avoid that unintentional lack of change in the new year? Use these five tips to keep your business dominating in 2019.
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