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HR Coronavirus Q&A: Can I combine employee sick, PTO and Floating Holidays?
Question: I am the CEO of a company that doesn't have a paid sick leave policy. I have a colleague,...

Beware of Cost Cutting without a Customer-Focused Strategy
By Edward Bray & Mike Bergthold

Announcing the finalists of the 2019 Databird Female Executive of the Year Awards: Jennifer Barnes, CEO & Founder Optima Office
Each year Databird Business Journal invites people to nominate women, who over the past 12 months,...

Manufacturer Achieves 40% Growth after Removing 20% of its Non-Profitable Customers
OPTIMA OFFICE CASE STUDY Situation A premier fresh and frozen baked goods manufacturer was facing...

How To Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed: Eight Effective Strategies For Business Leaders
By Expert Panel, Young Entrepreneur Council

February Team Spotlight: Meet Andy Bramer
Andy grew up in Canada, just north of Toronto. His parents are Austrian and he grew up speaking...

December Team Spotlight: Meet Jeanelle Miller
Jeanelle was born here in California but spent most of her childhood in New York. Before coming...

5 Accounting Ideas to Prepare Yourself for Uncertain Times
Every small business goes through rough patches that stall growth and squeeze cash flow. This...

November Team Spotlight: Meet Alissa Kellogg
Alissa grew up in Oregon and made her way to California in 2011. She studied at Washington State...

October Team Spotlight: Meet Ashley Jajtner
Ashley was born and raised in San Diego, CA and enjoys spending time with her family outdoors. When...

6 Ways to Respond to an Organizational Crisis
Organizational crises are inevitable for any small business. There’s going to come a time where...