Share This: As the holiday season approaches, the advertising world erupts with “We are here!” marketing campaigns. Businesses launch their best thought-out marketing strategy in hopes of rising up above the advertising noise. However, unlike the tiny Who from Whoville floating on a speck of dust through the pages of[…]
Small Business Link Roundup For October, 2017
Share This: Here are some of the best articles we found in the month of October: Don’t Wait for Someone Else to Make Your Dream a Reality It is never too early or too late to pursue an idea whose time has come. Leah and Bea Koch understand better than[…]
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees | What You Need to Know
Share This:Your business is all set up and you’re ready to make your first hire. Congratulations! Is your employee going to be hourly or salary? an exempt or non-exempt employee? haven’t thought about these questions yet? You’re in good company as misclassification of employees is the most common business mistake[…]
Small Business Link Roundup For September, 2017
Share This: Here are some of the best articles we found in the month of September: 3 Lessons Great Leaders Learn Only After They Fail John Brandon shares his failures and what lessons he learned from them. Brandon says: If you don’t over-communicate, you will fail. It takes hard work.[…]
7 Things You Need to Know When Starting a New Business
Share This: Starting a new business is both exciting and terrifying. You know what you want to do and you have a vision of what you want the company to become. But how do you get there? Every new business owner can create their own path. While every path[…]
How to Run a Small Business on a Tight Budget
Share This:Are you thinking about launching your own company, but lack the funds for your endeavor? No problem. Here are some startup hacks that will save you money. Choose a Low-Cost Startup Business Services Pick a service-based business you can start at a low cost. Consulting, caregiving, pet training, content[…]
How to Build a Customer Loyalty Program
Share This:Customer loyalty is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. According to Larry Myler, the founder and CEO of By Monday Inc. a consulting firm for B2B sales “a long-term customer is of more value than a single-deal customer, and it’s a lot less expensive[…]
The 10 Bad Spending Habits That Could Hurt Your Business
Share This: Even the most successful business owner can run into financial problems. There is a myriad of reasons that can contribute to a business owner’s demise, but they usually start with bad spending habits. If you develop bad spending habits, your business is not the only thing in your[…]
The 7 Marketing Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Share This:Let’s face it random “hit and miss” marketing techniques won’t help you win the battle of capturing new customers. But a solid marketing strategy could give you the edge you need to achieve your goals. Make sure you avoid these major marketing mistakes made by many business owners when[…]
Employee Benefits: What Should You Offer?
Share This: Running your own business entails many financial responsibilities, especially when it comes to what you provide to your employees. No matter how wonderful your business idea, you may only be as successful as the people you employ. This means offering competitive wages, as well as benefits. For many[…]