Richmond Business Guide: Applying KPI’s
Local Richmond businesses can apply the information about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance their overall performance and achieve business objectives. Here’s a tailored approach…
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All About Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are measurable values that demonstrate how effectively a business is achieving its objectives. They provide a quantitative way to evaluate the…
Mastering Task Prioritization: A Guide for Business Owners
Effective time management is a skill that can make or break success. As owners of Richmond businesses, the ability to prioritize tasks is crucial for…
Avoiding Pitfalls: 5 Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Starting and running a small business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. Many entrepreneurs find themselves making common…
Crafting a Content Calendar for Small Businesses in Richmond
For small businesses, a well-thought-out content calendar is the key to unlocking a successful online presence. Whether you own a local store, restaurant, or service-based…
4 Smart Strategies for Learning From Your Mistakes
Failure happens fairly regularly in growing businesses. Embracing setbacks can help keep morale high and spark opportunities to innovate. By: Emily Heaslip , Contributor, CO. Chamber…
How to Set Objectives for Managers
Small businesses in Richmond have a unique opportunity to reflect on their achievements, learn from challenges, and set the stage for a successful upcoming year.…
Your Ultimate Year-End Business Wrap-Up Guide
Reflect, Revise, and Reignite: As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time for businesses to pause, reflect, and strategize for the upcoming……
How AI is Leveling the Marketing Playing Field Between SMBs and Big Business
Small to medium-sized businesses can make their operations more efficient by using AI tools to attend to tasks they might not have the time or…
How to Stay on Top as Your Client List Grows
Your business is booming — and fast. Congratulations! Sales are high, profits are even higher. It’s exciting, exhilarating, a sure sign of success — and…
How to Calculate a Business Owner’s Salary
Every business owner needs to pay themselves, but how much should your salary be and when should you be paid? Use these calculations to determine…
State of Local Survey
Take this survey to see how your business compares using our benchmarking tool specifically tailored for local businesses in the Richmond region. Take Survey Take…
How to Deal With Email Anxiety
An expert gives tips on how to cope with an overflowing inbox. Staying connected to other people is easier than ever. We can send a quick text,…
Cashflow Forecasting – Maximize Performance & Manage Risk
A vital tool for your business to maximize performance & manage risk By: Helen Dow, Finance and Accounting Director, Warren Whitney Cash is the fuel of……
Perfectionism holding you back? 3 ways to shift the habit
“Perfectionism is a symptom of something,” Thomas Greenspon PhD, an expert on the topic and a recovering perfectionist himself, told me. “It’s not the disease.” At…
Rekindle Your Love For Your Job – Here’s How!
Some things in life need a little rekindling to keep the spark. Relationships might be the first thing to pop into your mind, but have…
3 Ways to Rekindle Your Love for Your Business
Have you lost the passion you once had for your business? You are not alone. Keep reading to find out 3 ways you can rekindle…
Top 10 Tips For Being a Good Mentee
Being a mentee requires more than just showing up to meetings with a mentor. Mentoring relationships require a bit of work and significant input from…
Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned – Stephen Story, James River Transportation
Valuable lessons learned from InUnison Board Member and Mentor, Stephen Story, James River Transportation. at all costs Creating a positive company culture and integrity at…
Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned – Steve Rosser, Gelati Celesti Ice Cream
Valuable lessons learned from InUnison Board Member and Mentor, Steve Rosser, Gelati Celesti Ice Cream. Take the time to get to know the people around…
SMART Goals Worksheet
Download this SMART Goals worksheet to help you achieve your goals in the easiest way possible. What Is a SMART Goal? ‘SMART’ is an acronym…
Leverage a Mentorship to Grow Professionally
It’s likely we see the value in having mentorship to grow professionally. We see mentors as guides and advisors that can help us take our…
Small Business Holidays Calendar
Learn the ins and outs of a small business holidays calendar, including what to do to prepare your store and how to track your success.…
The Best Apps and Software for Small Businesses
These days, there’s no shortage of apps and cloud-based software programs designed to help businesses streamline their operations. Whether you want to track it, count…
Establish a Hybrid Workforce Model
It’s been over two years since the last “normal” week of work for millions of workers around the country. In March 2020, employees were sent…
The real reasons you procrastinate — and how to stop
Have you ever sat down to complete an important task — and then suddenly discovered you were up loading the dishwasher or engrossed in the…
Customer Service Workers Are Sharing Their Wildest “Irrational Customer” Stories
FROM INUNISON: Share your wildest ‘Holy heck, this customer is almost hilariously irrational’ story [anonymously or not] [From BuzzFeed] We recently asked customer service and retail…
Guide To Business Casual Attire (With Tips and FAQ)
Business casual is a common dress code found in many offices today, and it serves as a great default option if you’re unsure what to wear…
2022 New Laws Report, Virginia Retail Federation
Below is a list of a few of the bills that passed in the 2022 General Assembly Session that will become effective as of Friday,…