Category Archives: Small Business

What Does PPP and the $2.2 Trillion CARES Act Mean for Small Businesses?

Tucker Mathis — April 30, 2020 The CARES Act offers small business funding and coronavirus relief that can’t come fast enough. Here’s what you need to know about the PPP, loan forgiveness and more. We don’t need to tell you about the crippling impact the coronavirus is having on small businesses across the country. Whether … Continue reading What Does PPP and the $2.2 Trillion CARES Act Mean for Small Businesses? →

Survive and Thrive: How to Start an Online Store for Your Small Business

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Kelly Braun — April 17, 2020 Nearly everyone shops online today. Some may even say eCommerce is one sector of the economy that is practically recession-proof. In fact, U.S. consumers are predicted to spend $ 668.50 billion — or 12% of total retail sales — via online stores in 2020. That’s more than $ 1 … Continue reading Survive and Thrive: How to Start an Online Store for Your Small Business →

11 Effective Ways to Promote Your SMB Online

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Danielle Zunenshine — March 13, 2020 talhakhalil007 / Pixabay Today we will be sharing one of the multiple case studies that we have conducted over a period of time. Case studies are an incredibly effective source of understanding of how to market to help promote your business. By taking existing customers and exploring how they … Continue reading 11 Effective Ways to Promote Your SMB Online →

8 CRM Implementation Best Practices for Small Businesses

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Jake Sheridan — December 1, 2019 Follow @jsvxc Did you know that 83% of online shoppers require help from customer support before they can complete their purchase? The journey from a lead to customer is one of the most important aspects of a small business. Making sure your team follows best practices when using a … Continue reading 8 CRM Implementation Best Practices for Small Businesses →

Simple Actions Small Businesses Can Take to End the Year Strong

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Deborah Sweeney — November 22, 2019 Follow @MyCorporation More than Q4 is ending for small businesses this year. We’re wrapping up an entire decade! As we prepare to say hello to 2020, it’s important that businesses take the necessary actions to remain in compliance and get ready to welcome Q1 of the new year. From … Continue reading Simple Actions Small Businesses Can Take to End the Year Strong →

Most SMBs View Positive And Negative Reviews As Critical

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Most SMBs View Positive And Negative Reviews As Critical by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 11, 2019 Most consumers, like me, have become skeptical of online reviews, whether on the brand’s website or on third-party sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, Facebook, Instagram, Google and others. It’s sometimes difficult to tell when customers are genuine about … Continue reading Most SMBs View Positive And Negative Reviews As Critical →

SMBs Must Optimize Digital Processes to Compete Against Leading Brands

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Andrew Filev — June 25, 2019 — June 25, 2019 SMB owners rarely have the luxury of stepping back to evaluate productivity in their organizations. They’re too busy doing the hard work of driving growth themselves, carrying a herculean number of tasks on their shoulders. As a result, small businesses frequently suffer from poor processes … Continue reading SMBs Must Optimize Digital Processes to Compete Against Leading Brands →

How Automation Helps [Small] Businesses Increase Agility

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Ashish Deshpande — June 14, 2019 Follow @ashishnotigor — June 14, 2019 Rapid change and technology have made organizational agility an absolute must for businesses in the 21st century. If efficiency was the key to success in the industrial age, agility is the new determining factor for success in the age of technology. “Success today … Continue reading How Automation Helps [Small] Businesses Increase Agility →

Most SMBs Say They Need A Digital Presence, Study Shows

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Most SMBs Say They Need A Digital Presence, Study Shows by Ray Schultz , April 18, 2019 Small businesses may not be there yet, but 88% of them believe they need an online presence to be successful, according to a new study by HigherVisibility. At the same time, 41.8% either have no goal in mind … Continue reading Most SMBs Say They Need A Digital Presence, Study Shows →

Crucial HR Compliance Tactics for Small Businesses

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Rachel Fausnaught — April 4, 2019 Follow @rachelf414 — April 4, 2019 Tumisu / Pixabay Hiring an employee for your small business brings many emotions. You’re proud, because you’re successful enough and can afford the extra help. You’re anxious, because – what if you can’t find the right person? You’re confused, because you don’t actually … Continue reading Crucial HR Compliance Tactics for Small Businesses →