HelpOnDeck - Blog , Tools & ResourcesHelpOnDeck - Blog , Tools & Resourceshttps://www.helpondeck.net/blogs/Tools-and-ResourcesMon, 23 Mar 2026 02:45:56 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Small Business in the time of Inflation]]>https://www.helpondeck.net/blogs/post/small-business-in-the-time-of-inflation As we settle into another quarter, inflation has prices breaking all-time highs while our profits stay stagnant. With the rise in the cos ]]>

Small Business in the time of Inflation 

​How to Navigate Economic Trends

By Brionna Tillman

As we settle into another quarter, inflation has prices breaking all-time highs while our profits stay stagnant. With the rise in the cost of products and services, our purchasing power diminishes. We aren't just weathering the increase in prices, however. Supply chain issues from the COVID-19 pandemic logistics and staffing shortages plague our daily operations. Many business owners are even worried about experiencing a recession. As national director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, Joe Wall says, "small businesses are at the tip of the spear of economic cycles."

What are my options?

To start, you could look at ways to reduce your overhead. This could look like finding new vendors or suppliers. You can scale down your variable costs on things such as office supplies or travel. Evaluate your current marketing strategies to determine if you are getting a return on your investment. Lastly, investing in your workplace culture to keep your employees around (believe it or not, voluntary employee turnover costs U.S. businesses one trillion a year!). Lastly, a more difficult decision is to increase your prices to offset the effects of inflation. 

It's reported that 53% of businesses raised their prices by less than 10%.

More Free Advice

For more advice on navigating economic hardships, we recommend The 8 Gates’s 3 Minute Money Tips. The 8 Gates is a small business created by Janine Bolon, the self-titled Financial First Responder that designed online courses related to financial well-being and debt-free living. 3 Minute Money Tips is a podcast that offers bite-sized financial advice with featured guests who are experts in their field. 

The show broadcasts on the radio and 42 internet platforms! 

You Got This!

It may seem like the economy can ebb and flow like a tide, and when we are faced with changes it may look like uncharted territory. Evaluate the options mentioned above and make decisions based on your business needs. Are you looking for more? Visit Janine Bolon’s The 8 Gates to sign up for free tips, techniques, and skills on financial stability. 

You can learn more about business growth by visiting Help On Deck and connecting with us via text or schedule a virtual visit today!

]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:21:57 +0000<![CDATA[Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs]]>https://www.helpondeck.net/blogs/post/Productivity-Tips-for-EntrepreneursIt took big gumption to start your own business. Something set you off or inspired you to pursue the option of starting your own business. Yet, you’ve ]]>

Tips to stay productive when you feel drained, stuck, or as if your business is in a downward spiral.
​By Melissa Monsman

It took big gumption to start your own business. Something set you off or inspired you to pursue the option of starting your own business. Yet, you’ve run into times when it just doesn’t feel like it’s worth it or it’s getting too hard to keep going. You will have ups and downs many times. It’s like you’re on a roller coaster. Sometimes you’re flying high with success and sometimes you’re  feeling as if you're on a downward spiral.

When you experience a slump, what keeps you going? Below are some tips to help when you feel stagnant:

~ Create a consistent schedule. 

~ Keep a work space that is organized and one that promotes a healthy work environment. 

` ~ Find different work areas you can “travel to” when you need a change of scenery, i.e. a coffee shop, outside, a co-working office, etc. 

~ Communicate with other like-minded individuals so that you can throw ideas around to help one another out. 

Find a group of people that you can turn to when you need that brainstorming session with those who bring out your best. 


~ Get out of your head! Sometimes, the longer you work the less productive you will become. You need breaks!

~ Hire outside help when you just don’t know how to do it all.*See below*

~ Listen to music that promotes productivity; are you more focused listening to instrumental tunes or do you 

love the music that you can sing-along to?

~ Journal the reasons why you started your own business. This will bring back your fire!                                                                

~ Use a reward system! Remember when you were in school and you were rewarded for good behavior or good        grades with a sticker? Do that for yourself today, except you get to choose your reward! Brionna, our very own      Help On Deck team member, highly suggests this. She uses a “timed session” to keep her focused knowing that      after she works on a particular task for about an 1 ½ hours, she can look forward to a break or moving on to                                                                                        another activity.                                

    The simplest productivity tips can be forgotten when we as entrepreneurs are knee-deep in exhaustion. Share, in the comments below, some of your tips that keep you going when you just feel unmotivated!


    *Help On Deck provides entrepreneurs with assistance for those tasks that you don’t like to do or those that you just don’t know how to do! 

    Follow and message us on social media if you’re looking for some peace of mind and to get your business into high gear.*


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    ]]>    Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:24:25 +0000    <![CDATA[Proper Tools + Quality Resources + Right Mindset=Business Success!]]>https://www.helpondeck.net/blogs/post/Proper-Tools-Quality-Resources-Right-MindsetHas having your own business been one of your lifelong goals? Maybe it’s been on your bucket list for a while now? There are several circumstances or r ]]>

    Cross “Start A Business” Off of Your Bucket List!
    ​​By Lynette Newman

    Has having your own business been one of your lifelong goals? Maybe it’s been on your bucket list for a while now?

    There are several circumstances or reasons why so many do not follow their dream of starting their own business. Starting a business is hard, particularly when you do not have the right tools or even have a lack of tools. Having the proper tools, quality resources, and the right attitude before jumping head-on into your new journey is essential!

    Proper Tools ~

    First of all, not having the right tools or having a lack of tools leads to inefficiencies and a lack of results. Yet, having the proper tools will help you grow and maintain your business, and thanks to technology, these tools are affordable and easy to use. They can computerize several of your most redundant tasks.

    Quality Resources ~

    Secondly, many entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners learn business skills through trial and error. They often find themselves learning on the job while being overwhelmed with new obstacles. Everyone encounters setbacks; these are inevitable. However, that doesn’t mean you’re a failure. Fortunately, from software programs to blogs to web applications, there are many quality resources for entrepreneurs that take some of the guesswork out of starting a business, especially for things like:

    • CRM management

    • Social media

    • Website creation

    • Employee management

    • Analytics

    • Networking

    • And so much more!

    Right Attitude ~

    Finally, having the right mindset is a big piece of the puzzle. No matter how educated, experienced, or ambitious you are, a winning business mindset will help you go far. Your mindset will affect how you conduct your business and make personal and business decisions. Your attitude determines how you keep yourself up, encouraged, motivated, and driven!

    Trying to do it all as a business owner will quickly lead to burnout!

    Whether you’re starting a business or looking for ways to improve the operations of an existing business, all potential and established business owners can benefit from a wide range of tools and resources.

    We take pride in the fact that we are “getting in the trenches” with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners alike to help them with the proper tools and quality resources they need to be able to cross “start a business” off their bucket list! 

    Also, check out our Resource Toolkit to find resources that could help your business grow! This toolkit is a game-changer for any business starting off and looking to enhance its customer reach!

    Book a call with us today!
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