3 Business Terms All Self-Employed People Need to Understand | Due

August 30, 2018August 29, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Starting a business is more than quitting your day job and putting together a website for your new project. It involves the law, your money, and your daily energy. When it comes to being your own boss, knowledge is power. The more you know, the more you can both protect and grow your business.

I’m not talking about the more you know about marketing or the more you know about your competition. I’m talking about the more you know about business itself. Here are three common business terms all self employed people need to understand.

Study claims e-bikes get you just as fit as non-electrics | New Atlas

August 29, 2018August 28, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Two years ago, we heard about a study which indicated that even though e-bikes require less rider effort to travel at a given speed, they’re still a decent source of exercise. Now, a new study suggests that they’re just as good as regular bikes at improving fitness – at least when it comes to overweight riders.

How Do You Know Your Employees Are Putting in Their Hours | The Startup Magazine

August 28, 2018August 27, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

If you have employees that work from home or from the road, the thought has probably crossed your mind: How can I be sure my people are working and not goofing off while billing my company?

This issue is probably most prevalent for those who work with an outside or traveling salesforce or a team of people who work from home. Traveling is part of the job in sales, but how can you be sure they are out there selling? For those workers who work remotely, how can you be sure they are working instead of napping?

How to Make the Most Out of That Work Trip | Inc.com

August 24, 2018August 23, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

I’m constantly traveling for work. If you look at my calendar, you’ll find more days where I’m away from New York City than I’m here at home. And while I love getting to see different parts of the world–and different parts of this country–traveling for work can sometimes feel like a chore.

That’s a bad attitude to have. I’m lucky enough–as are many other entrepreneurs–to be able to get out of town and see things that some people only dream of as part of my job.

The fact that I can even complain about flight delays or jet lag is a privilege in and of itself, something I definitely have to remind myself of every now and then. So next time you’re feeling wary of an upcoming work trip, try these tips I’ve developed over the years to make the most of it, and thus maximize your productivity, even on the go:

How Entrepreneurs Can Significantly Reduce 2018 Taxes by Choosing the Right Business Entity | Entrepreneur

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

If you’re confused about what type of business entity to set up — entrepreneur or contractor — under the new Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, you’re not alone.

Whether you’re an Uber driver, tech startup founder or medical professional contractor, you’ll find that the new tax law will significantly impact your 2018 returns. So, don’t waste any more time mulling this question because you have only a few months left to make changes that will affect your 2018 tax liability.

Please, Please, Please Don’t Sleep in Contact Lenses, CDC Says | Live Science

August 17, 2018August 16, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

It’s late, you’re tired, and the last thing you want to do is get out of bed and take out your contact lenses. If so, you’re not alone: Around one-third of people who wear contact lenses have reported that they sleep or nap in them.

But people who do this have six to eight times the risk of developing eye infections, according to a new report published today (Aug. 16) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

How Observational Learning Can Have a Huge Impact on Productivity | Life Hack

August 16, 2018August 15, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Someone walks over, introduces themselves and raises their hand out in front of you. How do you know what you’re supposed to do next?

If this were the first time you saw this behavior, you wouldn’t have a clue.

If you were from an Eastern culture, you might go to bow toward this person. But you know what to do because since childhood, you’ve observed many adults shaking hands.

Observational learning is a learning theory in psychology that describes how we learn by watching and imitating others.

In this article, we will look into what observational learning really is and how it helps you learn and grow.

Differences Between Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights | Business News Daily

August 16, 2018August 15, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Intellectual property might seem esoteric, but it’s important to protect it like you would any other asset. To do so, you’ll need to understand some basics about intellectual property rights first.

Two of the most common forms of intellectual property protections are the copyright and the trademark. While the two are often confused, they protect very different types of intellectual property. Learning the differences, and how you can use both to protect your own creative output, is essential to securing your assets.

Why your first impression of others is often wrong | Fast Company

August 15, 2018August 14, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

The way that others evaluate you–your photo, résumé, tattoo, or first-date cardigan–follows the same process of placing marbles on a scale as soon as they get any information.

We form impressions of people the same way we form an impression of anything: As soon as our scale of marbles starts tipping one way, we begin to develop a hunch and then start gathering evidence to back that up by selectively picking up the marble that’s easiest to pick up.

5 Small Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs | AllBusiness.com

August 14, 2018August 13, 2018 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

If you’re a woman business owner looking for financing to start or grow your business, one thing you may be dreaming of (aside from winning the lottery) is getting a grant. Unlike a loan that you have to pay back, or an investment in your business that requires giving up equity, a grant is basically free money that you don’t have to pay back.

Of course, that doesn’t mean grants are “no strings attached.” In fact, most grants typically come with quite a few strings. Similar to scholarships that are given to students to help finance their educations, grants can come from a wide range of sources: from the federal government to a wealthy individual, from a small nonprofit organization to a multinational corporation. What grants all have in common is they’re designed to reward organizations that are doing something the grant-giver believes is important. A corporation with a commitment to women might give grants for women business owners, for example.