Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Employee Mentoring and Your Small Business
Your small business may not have the resources to provide new employees with two-week paid training outside of the workplace, but you may have an available tool that can be just as effective: employee mentoring.
Interviewing Tips for Screening Job Applicants
Available and publicized job openings mean the receipt of multiple applications, sometimes numbering in the hundreds for just one position. Human Resources departments are often strained under the weight of the responses, but careful consideration must be made to ensure that competitive candidates are not overlooked.
New Talent Considerations and Your Small Business
Money and advertising are two of the largest concerns for emerging businesses, but recruiting, hiring, training and managing new employees can be the most difficult area of all.
Can You Pay Off Debt Without Money?
If you have a mountain of debt, you know that it may take years if not the better part of a decade to get out of debt.
Obamacare by the Numbers
American citizens that plan to sign up for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) can do so now.
Consumer Advertising Platforms for Small Businesses
It may not be every day that your business runs ads, especially given the cost of advertising. Ads may sometimes miss the mark, making it difficult for businesses to justify the expense.
What You Need to Know About Money Management
Tens of millions of Americans are weighed down by debt, with many people insolvent or bankrupt. Living within one’s means is what points to good money management, a skill that anyone can acquire.
You Can Make That Flawless Job Offer
Finding the right job candidate takes time and should include a thorough vetting process. Once you have found your best candidate among your short-list prospects, you are ready to extend a job offer.
The Short List: How to Choose the Best Person for the Position
The interviewing process can be a long one especially for senior-level job candidates and professionals that have unique skills.
Captive Advertising and Your Small Business
Captive advertising, sometimes known as captive audience advertising, has seen better days. These days, ads are served up all over the place and “ad blindness” has set in.
When Traditional Marketing Efforts Do Not Work
Newspaper advertising is expensive and not very effective. Television and radio advertising are also costly, while Internet advertising is a hit or a miss. Usually a miss.
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Watch just one episode of “The Office” and you will see workplace dysfunction at play. Although the now retired television series was a parody of the office environment, avid watchers and office workers alike would tell you that there was an element of truth between each caustic line.
About Fixed Rate Secured Loans for Businesses
If you need to borrow money for your business, a fixed rate secured loan may provide you with the best borrowing option.
How to Fix a Credit Report Error
Tweet That information is bought by companies and can have a profound impact on whether you get new credit, are approved to lease an apartment or even qualify for a
5 Considerations When Applying for a Credit Card
When shopping for a new credit card, know that your application will receive thorough scrutiny. Don’t be fooled by the 60-second response deals — you will get your answer fast because your information is pulled, reviewed and scored by computers.
