Nicole Roder

Nicole is a freelance writer specializing in health, mental health, and parenting issues. Her work has appeared in Today's Parent, Crixeo, Grok Nation, Chesapeake Family LIFE, and the Baltimore Sun, among others.

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International Women’s Day 2022: 7 Ways to Support Female Entrepreneurs and Managers

Check out these 7 ways (both large and small) to support female entrepreneurs and business leaders on International Women's Day!

6 Ways to Keep Your Best People

Employee turnover is costly. Learn how to stop and prevent it at your company with these important employee retention strategies.

Choosing the Best Words to Describe Company Culture

A savvy business owner chooses the best words to describe company culture, rather than let others make that important decision.

Positive Work Culture: 6 Strategies That Get Results

To build a positive work culture, define your company’s goals, take stock, hire good people, be transparent, use good tools and re-evaluate regularly.

8 Ways To Tell Your Customers Your Store is Reopening

Plus 3 more ideas to keep them coming back.

Career Grief After Layoffs

Are your employees experiencing career grief after surviving a round of layoffs? Here's what that's about and how you can help.

Need Help Paying Back a Business Loan? How to Negotiate New Payment Terms

It’s crucial that you understand all of your loan terms, and negotiate better ones when you can. Here’s a list of the most common loan terms you should know, and the terms that are most important to negotiate.

11 Cost-Cutting Ideas for Small Businesses

Consider implementing these practices to increase your bottom line without sacrificing your business’ needs.

Understanding Ghosting in the Workplace, and How to Prevent It

Ghosting has moved beyond friendships and dating. It’s now happening to employers, too.

Home Office Hacks: How to Create the Perfect Virtual Workspace

Instead of going straight to the couch every day to do work, consider a more ergonomic work-from-home setup.