Tag: Small Businesses

February 7, 2024

When operating a small business, you need each element to work well and efficiently. Also, you want each process to be executed with the minimum possible input and oversight from you. As an entrepreneur, time is valuable. You can maximize […]

January 26, 2023

Small business owners will take any ethical marketing advantage they can get. One of those advantages is capitalizing on local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies that help you reach more customers in your local area. If you own a small […]

December 19, 2022

What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software or malware that locks a device or encrypts data on it, preventing a user from accessing the device or data. The user is present then with a demand for ransom in exchange for […]

September 8, 2022

Halloween can provide lots of fun opportunities for local businesses to personalize their spaces. From vintage wall decor to spooky window decorations, showing your Halloween spirit may improve the experience for customers and help you build a memorable brand. These […]

August 30, 2022

The pandemic came into this world unexpectedly and changed the way society operates. Every company has had to evolve in some way, a testament to the “survival of the fittest” theory. Now, it is time to adapt to a post-COVID-19 […]

July 28, 2021

1 in 4 entrepreneurs fail at least once before succeeding. It takes entrepreneurs an average of three years for their business to begin supporting them financially. These somewhat blunt statistics involving entrepreneurialism were the findings of a study by Skynova, […]

July 1, 2021

It’s quite possible there will be significant incoming changes in the way customers and businesses participate in the banking ecosystem. With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial technology (FinTech), businesses can improve their financial management systems. Technological advancements […]

June 21, 2021

A new survey from The Conference Board reports U.S. businesses are facing historic difficulty in finding qualified workers. According to this survey, it is especially difficult for small businesses in the service industry, Worker Shortage Problems for Small Businesses The […]

June 9, 2021

The best customer wins feel natural, making the right connections at the right times. But business owners know there’s a method behind the magic, as well as plenty of hard work, passion and tough decisions along the way. Key performance […]

May 26, 2021

When you first start a business, part of the process typically involves choosing a corporate structure. As you begin reviewing your options, you’ll quickly learn there are many from which to choose. It’s important to conduct thorough research and carefully […]

March 12, 2021

On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the COVID stimulus bill – also known as the American Rescue Plan – into law. While much focus is on the $1,400 direct payments, there are some specific spending measures tailored for small business. […]

November 19, 2020

Just as marketers and regular social media users perfected the art of creating well-written text and professional-looking photos and videos for their followers, they will soon have to figure out groundbreaking and innovative ways to appeal to users’ ears. These […]

September 29, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, small businesses across the country are being forced to close up shop at record rates. Even with recent government stimulus efforts, many small businesses have been forced to lay off employees, cut back on […]

February 3, 2020

You don’t work in China. Your customers aren’t in China. So, the Coronavirus isn’t affecting your business. Or, so we’d like to think. But, Coronavirus seems to be making everything it touches sick–including small businesses. As of this morning, Coronavirus […]

November 14, 2019

Many people who open small businesses are creative types first and business types second. They’re artists in the bakery, for example. If their success simply depended on customers loving their cupcakes, they’d have it made. Unfortunately, there’s a lot more […]

September 6, 2019

As the U.S.-China trade war drags on, American businesses are taking a financial hit. Not even startups are being spared. That’s according to business broker BizBuySell, which on Friday released its 2019 Small Business Confidence Survey focused on the Trump […]

June 14, 2019

Ever since social media changed the paradigm of digital marketing and advertising, marketers have learned to set their sights on the next big trend. Over the next few years, it’s predicted that one of the main disruptors in social media […]

February 25, 2019

You’ve launched a small business — and managed to avoid some of the common startup rookie mistakes. You’ve identified customer pain points and found ways to solve those problems the way customers want them to be solved. You resisted the […]

December 10, 2018

Financing a new business using credit card debt is often considered when founders have few other options. In the 2017 Year-end Economic Report, the National Small Business Association (NSBA) reports that financing continues to be a challenge for small firms. […]

December 3, 2018

The growth of cybercrime will cost the global economy more than $2 trillion by 2019, according to the Better Business Bureau’s 2017 State of Cybersecurity Among Small Businesses in North America report. Cost of a Cyber Attack When it comes […]