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Recruiting and hiring are two of the most time-consuming yet important tasks for small business leaders. Time is of the essence when small teams are spread thin, but hiring the right people is critical to improving work-life culture, efficiency, productivity, and, ultimately, overall business growth. In smaller teams, every individual matters, and employees can’t hide within a large organization. For small businesses looking to streamline and expedite the hiring process, different types of recruiters and recruitment agencies can be valuable.

A recruitment plan is a strategic roadmap for successful hiring, onboarding, and retaining new employees. As small businesses compete fiercely for top talent, a structured recruitment plan can help them streamline the hiring process, maximize efficiencies, and build a positive candidate experience.

Tight budgets and limited candidate pools often challenge small-and-midsize-businesses’ (SMBs) ability to hire and retain talented professionals. The increasing gap between candidates’ salary expectations and the business’s budget for a vacant role is another hiring-related hurdle SMBs face.

Most small-and-midsize-business leaders feel frustrated when they have to hire new team members or have vacant job positions with no talent in the pipeline. As onboarding and training process of new employees can take months, having a succession planning process can save your time and resources.

Graphic and creative design are one of the more challenging things a small business has to tackle. Small to midsize businesses (SMBs) need to look professional and polished to stand out among their competition, and creative branding is one way to do that.

For small to medium-sized business leaders tasked with discovering and implementing the right project management (PM) software, establishing a strong business case helps gain approval from decision-makers. Clarifying the need, goals, outcomes, and budget for executives offers clarity into how the software will be used and what outcomes it will drive. Without a value-driven business case, your request might not get approved.

The professional workforce has experienced significant change over the last few years. Employees are invested in work-life balance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are an important part of maintaining a positive and open culture. More organizations are also operating remotely, allowing for global teams and online interactions.

Choosing a suitable logo for their brand is important for every small business owner to materialize their business goals. A brand logo is considered the foundational element for the rest of your brand’s creative design and offers numerous benefits. According to Gartner’s Market Guide for Label and Artwork Management Software Applications, e-labeling with your logo will improve product traceability across the supply chain.

For board management members and small-business leaders, the quarterly or annual board meeting requires significant prep work. From concerns about presenting the right information to ensuring the meeting goes smoothly, board management meetings can be stressful and often time-consuming in the weeks leading up.