Category Archives: Small Business

How to Handle Friends Who Want Free Advice When You’re a Small Business Owner

Kara Perez — March 18, 2019 — March 18, 2019 When you work for yourself, the lines between your personal life and business life can blur easily. Normal work hours can no longer apply. And you might find that your friends want to pick your brain more than once about your area of expertise. While … Continue reading How to Handle Friends Who Want Free Advice When You’re a Small Business Owner

Spring Cleaning for Your Small Business Part 1 of 3: Document Security

John Burcham — February 25, 2019 Follow @EZShield — February 25, 2019 Appropriately Secure and Dispose of Business Data It may be February, but the first buds of spring are right around the corner. For your Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMB), the annual spring cleaning ritual doesn’t mean simply dusting off the shelves and organizing … Continue reading Spring Cleaning for Your Small Business Part 1 of 3: Document Security

Small businesses more likely to shift ad budgets from search, display, paid social to Amazon

Third Door Media’s “Making Room for Amazon” report highlights marketers’ plans for Amazon ad budgets, staff and technology. Amy Gesenhues on October 26, 2018   Amazon advertising is proving to be a valuable channel for marketers, with many SMBs looking to increase their ad budgets on the e-commerce platform. A survey of nearly 700 digital … Continue reading Small businesses more likely to shift ad budgets from search, display, paid social to Amazon

Help Wanted: How Small Business Owners Can Bring in the Right Support Team

David Kiger — January 25, 2018 Follow @davidkiger — January 25, 2018 The early days of a small business may be filled with a mix of excitement and chaos. For many people with the entrepreneurial spirit and drive, the freedom of owning a business can be a thrilling experience. And the whirlwind of activity and … Continue reading Help Wanted: How Small Business Owners Can Bring in the Right Support Team

4 Smart Ways Small Businesses Can Gain a Competitive Edge

Joseph Chukwube — October 27, 2017 Follow @Josephchukwube — October 27, 2017 StartupStockPhotos / Pixabay With the market sphere filled with similar products and services, businesses have no other option but to join the tough competition. The established businesses often have the best of connections, solid social proofs, and top-notch experts helping with their marketing … Continue reading 4 Smart Ways Small Businesses Can Gain a Competitive Edge