Category Archives: Smart Business Ideas

Bored or Apathetic? How to Rekindle the Passion for Your Business

Tea SilvestreFebruary 23, 2015 Maxine’s been building her coaching practice now for nearly two years. And she’s had it with all the same-old advice. She swears that if she hears one more time that she needs to “focus on a niche” or “quit playing small,” she’s going to punch someone in the throat. (Okay, probably … Continue reading Bored or Apathetic? How to Rekindle the Passion for Your Business

8 Strategies To Avoid Small Business Burnout

Jackie NagelFebruary 2, 2015 Business burnout! You may not know you’re affected – until it’s too late! Commonly associated with the first stage of business growth and development – Core Business Development, business burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It slowly creeps into your business after an extended duration of the passionate pursuit of your entrepreneurial dream. … Continue reading 8 Strategies To Avoid Small Business Burnout

7 Steps to Getting Small Business PR When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing

Debbie LevenJanuary 22, 2015 You’ve got no profile and the media don’t know you exist. You’ve got a strong story to tell and it’s downright frustrating when you see your competitors in the media spotlight. Small business PR sounds great but if you don’t know how to get started then it could all just turn … Continue reading 7 Steps to Getting Small Business PR When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing

Case Study: How Startups Can Acquire Customers For Disruptive Products

Stephanie KaperaJanuary 21, 2015 As someone who is getting married in 2015, I’ve made a few observations recently about the state of the wedding industry; namely, that it’s ripe for disruption. The whole setup seems like something that might have worked a decade or two ago, at a time when people got married while they … Continue reading Case Study: How Startups Can Acquire Customers For Disruptive Products

No Matter How Automated, Your Small Business Needs A Goal To Grow

Jackie NagelJanuary 19, 2015 Technological advances the past several years have certainly helped smaller businesses. From reducing costs to minimizing delays, automation tools allow smaller entities to compete with the giants in their industry. Despite these improvements, you don’t want to be lulled into a false sense of security of what automation can do to … Continue reading No Matter How Automated, Your Small Business Needs A Goal To Grow

5 Ways to Integrate New Services Into Your Routine (Or Your Users’)

Sabel HarrisJanuary 14, 2015 On Wednesday, Zvi wrote about how we don’t just try to find as many customers as possible — really, we’re looking for the right customers. And this all-star customer is committed to learning and using Contactually. They hold themselves accountable in order to get the most out of Contactually, and establish … Continue reading 5 Ways to Integrate New Services Into Your Routine (Or Your Users’)