Businesses have spent these last few months scrambling to adapt to changes and extraordinary situations. At the same time, the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over. However, there is a faint light at the end of the tunnel. 2021 has become a year of transitions with a chance to limit issues and […]
About Shane Avron
Shane Avron is a freelance writer, specializing in business, general management, enterprise software, and digital technologies. In addition to Flevy, Shane's articles have appeared in Huffington Post, Forbes Magazine, among other business journals.Author Archive | Shane Avron
Don’t Just Start Your Own Business – Succeed with These Helpful Startup Tips
What do you really need to start your own business? A great idea, strong financial strategy, determination, and a watertight business plan. All these answers are correct, but they don’t answer the most important question – what do you need to ensure your business succeeds? More people than ever are taking the plunge and starting […]
Essential Tips for the Stay-at-Home Business Owner
Managing a business and trying to keep things afloat is one thing — trying to get the job done while working from home is another issue entirely. With the ongoing pandemic making things quite challenging for most companies and forcing company owners and employees alike to work from home, most of 2020 and 2021 has […]
Remote Businesses & Commercial Real Estate Recovery
Will Monday mornings ever be the same again? For millions of people, the arduous morning commute to work looks like it may be a thing of the past. Remote working has been forced upon thousands of businesses worldwide, but the outcome has been unexpectedly positive for many. The pandemic has caused a lot of fear, […]
6 Reasons to Invest in Employee Training and Education
Making the right investments is key for business owners in any industry. Companies that are large and successful are often the ones that are prepared to invest the right amount of money, time, and effort into a range of different channels, including employee satisfaction and engagement. Employees are the lifeblood of any business and without […]
Common Payroll Mistakes a Business Owner MUST NOT Make
Mistakes are a part of life, but some mistakes carry severe penalties that could hurt your business and affect your personal life. Even with the over 15,000 tax rules that are constantly changing, the IRS won’t accept ignorance as an excuse. Since a small payroll mistake can cost your company thousands, avoid these common errors […]
Features Your Business’ Payroll System Needs to Have in 2021
If you own a business, making use of an efficient and effective payroll system is always critical. However, as 2020 has proven, it may be more important than ever given the way businesses have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, with 2021 well under way, you should set aside time to ensure your […]
Investing in PPC Marketing: How to Make It Work for You
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising is one of the most common digital advertising practices used today, yet many businesses are skeptical of its effectiveness. A click, after all, isn’t the same as a sale and when such campaigns aren’t designed well, they can turn into a waste of time and money. Still, the approach wouldn’t still be […]
3 Common Chargeback Types
Chargebacks are one of the most common reasons for revenue loss related to fraud. The online business suffers from the increased number of frauds during the lockdown period. To understand the reasons for chargebacks or be able to use the VMPI system in advance, you have to find out the roots of the problem. Understanding […]
An End-of-the-Year Cleaning Checklist: Why Every Warehouse Needs One
A new year brings a new list of operational priorities. As we close out 2020, it’s time to get your warehouse in shape for a new set of challenges. Experts recommend doing a deep clean every month or every few months, whichever is best for your warehouse. Dirt can collect more easily in hard-to-reach places, […]
Motivating Employees to Maintain Productivity while Working Remotely
As a business owner, you need to do everything you can to ensure that your team operates as efficiently and productively as possible. With your team working seamlessly together towards the same goal, you will be able to generate more revenue to reinvest in your company and grow your business. Finding ways to motivate your […]
Human Resource KPIs: 5 KPIs You Should Consider
Bill Gates said, “In business, the idea of measuring what you are doing, picking the measurements that count like customer satisfaction and performance… you thrive on that.” This shows the importance of measuring performance. Human resources tasks are critical to organizational development, reinforcement, and cultural change. Human Resources key performance indicators (HR KPI) are strategic […]