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Patrick Reinhart

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Help set goals for your employees

You might be wondering why you would spend time as a business owner to help your employees to set goals. In fact, there are many good reasons to do so. Setting goals for and with your employees can benefit your employees and your company. Employee goals will benefit both you and your company, but it’s […]
Goal management strategies for your startup

When you’re running a small business, you know there are a lot of goals for work that you need to make. From personal goals to things that you want the business as a whole to achieve, these goals are an important step in running your company. Not only should you have goals from the beginning […]
Tips for dealing with investors

If you’re running a startup company or you’re simply at the stage where you need investors, you know that this can be a stressful part of building your business. Dealing with investors requires a lot of time and energy. Here are some tips for dealing with investors for any project that needs financing. When you’re […]
Should I offer summer Fridays to my employees?

Many company managers offer their employees an altered summer work schedule that gives them time off on Fridays. Doing so is practical if business tends to slow down at this time of year. Also, giving time off on a beautiful, sunny day builds company morale. Workers can finally get to that project that’s been sitting […]
How to expand your business internationally

While not all businesses want or need to have international expansion, you’ve decided that it’s time for your company to go global. When you’re considering an expansion from a local or even national business to an international company, there are a lot of steps to consider. Knowing how to expand your business internationally requires a […]
How to travel for work and not be exhausted

If you love to travel but need to work, there are a lot of great options. Traveling for work has always been a popular option for many. Work travel has become easier than ever with mobile devices, 4G internet access just about everywhere you go, and more companies allowing their employees to work on the […]
How to write an email to an investor

Use these email tips to constructively communicate with investors
Declutter your weekly schedule

Some entrepreneurs may say that a 40-hour workweek is for wimps. You’re busy beyond belief, and that can become overwhelming. Are there ways to clean up your schedule without sacrificing productivity? Yes! The best thing you can do to declutter your schedule is learn how to be a master delegator. Leaders are meant to entrust […]
Host an effective all hands meeting

  Holding an all-hands meeting sends a message to your employees that you have important information to convey. However, it can also show employees that you value their input into company operations and want to keep them informed about company news and performance. When done well, an all hands meeting can boost morale during good […]
What kind of startup should I invest in?

With the new regulations passed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, anyone with an interest in investing in a startup can now do so. Whether you have millions of dollars to invest or only a few hundred, there are plenty of different kinds of startups seeking seed money for their businesses. When you start to […]
How to invest in a startup

Thanks to new rules passed in February 2017 by the Securities and Exchange Commission, any person interested in investing in startup businesses can now do so. Previously you had to be an accredited investor and have an annual income of at least $200,000 or a net worth of $1 million. There are several steps you […]
What is a business audit—and how to handle it

An audit is an examination of a company’s policies, procedures, and records, typically conducted by an outside reviewer who determines whether the financial statements and other materials fairly state the company’s position and standing. The majority of the material reviewed during a business audit relates to the financials and accounting documents of a company. The […]
How to bounce back after getting laid off

Getting laid off from work often causes feelings of frustration, uncertainty, and fear. If you’re facing a layoff at your job, you might feel like you’re in a cloud of worry and haze. Some employees believe that layoffs won’t affect them. You might not even see signs that layoffs are coming. In an up-and-down economy, […]
How to balance work and family at a startup

Finding the balance between work and family is tough, and it’s easy to forget that both are important. In the world of startups, it can seem like all people do is live and breathe their business. That might work for a while, but you have to remember the importance and the benefits you get from […]
How to improve your customer engagement

Everyone talks about customer engagement, but how many people truly understand what it means to have good customer engagement? More importantly, how many people know how to improve and grow customer engagement with their company? Discover why customer engagement is so important and learn some tips you can start implementing right now to improve your […]
How to engage your brand advocates

If you’re growing a small business or a startup, brand advocates can help your business expand at a much faster rate. These individuals are often designated as low-cost, high-return marketing strategies, and though they’re excellent for newer companies, they can also be used to give established brands a boost. Discovering and cultivating brand advocates does […]
How to hire your first office manager

Hiring an office manager is a big task. An office manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth operations of an office-based workplace, so selecting the right person is crucial. If you’ve never done it before, you may be wondering how to hire an office manager. These tips will put you on the right track. Write […]
Tips for networking with investors

Network With Investors Use Every Avenue Available Using all your available resources might sound obvious, but people don’t take advantage of every avenue they have. Contact family members, reach out to your college professors, or use social media and online business network platforms. Strike up conversations with people in the gym or in line at […]