Greetje den Holder — February 15, 2019 Follow @GdenHolder — February 15, 2019 Ever since I started vlogging for my company Meemoeder.com, a world of opportunities has opened up to me. I have noticed more engagement, more invites to events and interviews, and overall better brand awareness. If you want to learn how you too … Continue reading How to Grow Your Business with Video
Susan Friesen — February 14, 2019 Follow @eVisionMedia — February 14, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Conversational Commerce Conversation is a core part of the buying process, whether you’re asking the wine clerk what red she recommends or messaging a store owner on Facebook to see if they sell gift cards. I’m sure you’ve … Continue reading Should Your Small Business Use eCommerce Chatbots?
Choncé Maddox — February 13, 2019 — February 13, 2019 geralt / Pixabay How did you develop your current business model? Have you ever thought about changing it? This is a question more and more entrepreneurs should be asking themselves. Entrepreneurship is a journey and it’s constantly changing as you evolve and shift your focus. … Continue reading How to Know When It’s Time to Switch Business Models
Kara Perez — February 13, 2019 — February 13, 2019 kaboompics / Pixabay It’s sort of an inevitability- when you run your own business, you’ll hit a business slump at some point. Whether it’s getting dropped by clients, dealing with burnout, or having business systems fail you, something will happen that causes a downward spiral. … Continue reading What To Do When You Hit a Business Slump
Daniel Burrus — February 13, 2019 Follow @DanielBurrus — February 13, 2019 If you want to stand out in today’s marketplace, you must work smarter, not harder. This is easier said than done, however, as despite their best intentions, companies get snarled in the glaring failures that derail business growth and stagnate profits. In order … Continue reading 7 Failures of Business Growth
Bretton Putter — February 12, 2019 Follow @brettonputter — February 12, 2019 In 2009, Netflix published its now-famous culture deckonline: 125 slides outlined the company’s values, expected behaviors and core philosophy (“people over process,” in case you’re interested). The document demystified the company culture, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it’s like to work at … Continue reading Why Every Business Needs a Culture Deck — And How to Create One
Hassan Mansoor — February 12, 2019 Follow @Hassan_Mansoor1 — February 12, 2019 Tracking finances is a crucial determinant of the success of any business, regardless of business size. When done right, finance management can fuel business growth by helping you reduce your expenses and utilize your financial resources for maximum benefits. Poor management, however, can … Continue reading Advice For Small Business Owners: How to Handle Your Financial Resources Like a Pro
Stephanie Hurd — February 12, 2019 — February 12, 2019 Computers, Printers, Phone Systems, Oh My! You know your business depends on technology for day-to-day operations, but do you know the impact it has on things like employee retention, customer experience, and overall growth potential? Do you know how much you stand to lose if … Continue reading Put Your IT Systems to Work with a Business Technology Strategy
Kris Spisak — February 7, 2019 Follow @MidloWeb — February 7, 2019 A free tool that allows you to control how your business appears on Google Maps and Google search results? Yes, this is Google My Business (GMB). While small businesses shouldn’t just pay attention to Google and Google alone, this search giant has over … Continue reading Local SEO Begins with Google My Business
Melissa Ingold — February 9, 2019 Follow @timefreedombiz — February 9, 2019 As a busy small business owner, it’s tempting to think, “Oh, I’ll get around to documenting standard operating procedures later. I’ve got other priorities now.” But take it from me, lovely, documentation should not wait. Having standard operating procedure templates, guides, and forms … Continue reading 7 Different Standard Operating Procedure Examples for Small Business
