Chris BeckMarch 31, 2015 Not very many people get excited about going to the gas station. It is one of those routine tasks that most of us push off for as long as possible. Between the inconvenient time or the money that could be better spent in one hundred different ways, it isn’t something most … Continue reading The Effects of Gas Prices on Small Businesses and The Economy
Category Archives: Small Business
What Is A Local Citation and Why Should Small Businesses Care?
Scott BarnettMarch 29, 2015 If you are a small business owner, you have likely heard that you need to have clean local citations on the web about your business. We have seen some unnecessary actions on behalf of small business owners (which usually includes spending unnecessary money) and we’d like to help set the record … Continue reading What Is A Local Citation and Why Should Small Businesses Care?
Small Businesses Take Risks Not Following Employment Laws
Margaret JacobyMarch 29, 2015 Each and every year, the world of entrepreneurship welcomes a whole slew of new businesses. According to a recent report in Forbes, over 543,000 new businesses are started each month, but more shut down than start up. Seven out of ten new employer firms survive at least 2 years, half at least … Continue reading Small Businesses Take Risks Not Following Employment Laws
8 Ways Small Businesses Can Master Pinterest
Ryan VanDenabeeleMarch 25, 2015 Pinterest is still one of the relatively new social networks on the web, but it’s a powerhouse when it comes to driving website traffic. Over the last year, Pinterest has been climbing the traffic source ladder and has been giving Mr. Zuckerberg and his Facebook team a little something to think … Continue reading 8 Ways Small Businesses Can Master Pinterest
Online Engagement and the Small Business Efficiencies in 2015
Ran OelgiesserMarch 23, 2015 The business world is moving faster than ever. And while technology solutions are available that can help companies keep pace, many still find themselves scrambling to keep up. This makes efficiency more important than ever. While generally more operationally streamlined, small-medium businesses (SMBs) often lack the resources to invest in blanket … Continue reading Online Engagement and the Small Business Efficiencies in 2015
9 Tools for Small Business Reputation Management and Brand Monitoring
Ken MuellerMarch 23, 2015 For many small businesses, dealing with an online presence can be a bit daunting. It can take a lot of time to maintain a website and a presence on various social media platforms. Many small businesses find it hard to simply maintain a Facebook page or Twitter account, let alone do … Continue reading 9 Tools for Small Business Reputation Management and Brand Monitoring
Google Analytics Tips for Small Businesses
Navneet KaushalMarch 19, 2015 Learn how can Google Analytics help small businesses. Users can access a website 24 hours and 365 days of the year. We know that the traffic coming to your website plays a crucial role in the ROI. Still, I have seen several small businesses neglecting the analytics part of the website while taking … Continue reading Google Analytics Tips for Small Businesses
Coffee Shop Marketing – How Small Businesses Beat The Competition
Joel ArndtMarch 19, 2015 You need attention. Whether you like it or not, you don’t have a business without the right attention. Small businesses that fail at marketing try to grab everyone’s attention all at once. It’s like they’re in a coffee shop, shouting at everyone to buy their product. It can work if someone … Continue reading Coffee Shop Marketing – How Small Businesses Beat The Competition
5 Common Small Business Tax Mistakes
Alex PriceMarch 19, 2015 If you are like most small business owners, you are just gearing up for your annual taxes – sorting through receipts and bank accounts and trying to get a handle on last year’s finances so you can get through this year’s taxes before the deadline. According to the Small Business Accounting … Continue reading 5 Common Small Business Tax Mistakes
Why Small Businesses Need Project Management
Deborah AndersonMarch 18, 2015 Project Management can be as complicated or as simple as someone wants to make it. It is a science (often classified under the category of information technology) that is often practiced by novices, as well as professionals who specialize in the science. What Is Project Management? PMBOK (Project Management Body of … Continue reading Why Small Businesses Need Project Management