Hal SheltonJanuary 22, 2015 Cash is the fuel that makes a business run. You need it to pay salaries (including your own), fund marketing programs to acquire and retain new customers, invest in equipment and facilities, pay rent, buy supplies and many more day-to-day activities. The purpose of this post is to help you figure … Continue reading How Much Cash Should a Small Business Have?
Katey FerenziJanuary 21, 2015 This is the second installment of the #SellMore Small Business Boot Camp series. In part one, we discussed how to find a product niche. This week, we’ll be covering various ways to source your product. Congrats, you’ve gotten through the pivotal first step of starting an online store – selecting the … Continue reading Small Business Boot Camp: 3 Ways to Source Products When Selling Online
David BaarsJanuary 20, 2015 Running a small business takes a lot of work. As a leader at a small business, I have to focus on sales, marketing, managing people, bookkeeping, and the list goes on and on. Given that I only have a limited amount of time each day, I focus my attention on what’s … Continue reading 5 Marketing Must Dos For Small Businesses
Business.comJanuary 20, 2015 Businesses large and small face a growing threat from cyber attacks. In 2013 alone, 253 data breaches exposed 552 million identities, according to a recent study by computer security software maker Symantec. How much is the threat growing? The number of breaches grew 62% from the previous year, Symantec’s research says. Incidents … Continue reading How to Protect Your Small Business From Cyber Attacks
Jackie NagelJanuary 20, 2015 Entrepreneurs say it’s hard to justify exercising when they could be selling, marketing, or growing their business. Even though numerous studies show exercise reduces stress, stimulates creativity, and improves self-esteem, some entrepreneurs scoff at such allegations. Unhealthy habits, and subsequent risk factors, are dangerous to entrepreneurs and their business. Lack of … Continue reading You Have To Move It To Make It In Your Small Business
Gail OliverJanuary 20, 2015 Every year people tend to make the same New Year’s resolutions: Lose weight Get fit Save money Eat better Get out of debt Get organized Look better The start of a new year means a fresh start for many people, and it is something your small business can take advantage of. … Continue reading Did Your Small Business Take Advantage Of A New Year, Fresh Start Campaign?
David KigerJanuary 17, 2015 Getting a small business off the ground is challenging enough. Keeping up with every new trend, technological advance and social media tool can make anyone’s head spin. With that in mind, we scoured the Web for some expert analysis on factors for entrepreneurs to look for in 2015. Here’s a look … Continue reading 2015 Trends That Will Influence Small Businesses
Katey FerenziJanuary 16, 2015 This will be the first in a series of posts over the next several weeks. We’ve put together a healthy regimen to help you stay on track and fulfill that New Year’s Resolution of starting your own business. You can expect how-to tutorials on evaluating the viability of your product/service and … Continue reading Small Business Boot Camp: 9 Ways to Find a Product Niche and Start Selling Online
Darnelle O’BrienJanuary 16, 2015 2015 holds a world of possibility for small business. From curating engaging content automatically, to (real) online reviews, personalization and transparency, 2015 is an exciting time. There’s a shift coming and small business will benefit. We also review Mailchimp Snap, and discuss its place in the 2015 marketing mix. Content curation … Continue reading Here’s Looking At Small Business In 2015
Erin P. FriarJanuary 15, 2015 Small and medium sized business (SMB) managers are constantly on the lookout for strategies that will help them motivate employees. This is especially true of SMBs whose workforces are primarily working remotely in the field. When field reps are separated by distance from each other and from managers, it can … Continue reading Boosting Motivation with Field Activity Management Software
