by Wes Wernette December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 As a small-business owner, you’re likely the one making all major decisions about your organization. However, is your business fully prepared for the unthinkable? Every year, there are more than 1,250 tornadoes in the U.S. and almost 1.3 million fires damage property. Fire was responsible for more … Continue reading How To Make A Disaster Plan For Your Small Business
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Small Business Advice for Success
by Carl Faulds December 2, 2015 Follow @CashsolvDecember 2, 2015 It’s a sad fact, but the vast bulk of small businesses fail. In fact, it is thought that as many as four in five start-ups eventually go to the wall. So why do so many small businesses fail – and what can you do to … Continue reading Small Business Advice for Success
3 Tips for Small Business to Deliver the Best Holiday Shopping Experience (and Why it Matters)
by Lindsay Bayuk November 28, 2015 Follow @purechatNovember 28, 2015 Small online retail businesses have a lot to be merry about this holiday season. Up from last year, almost half of holiday shopping will happen online (versus in-person) according to the National Retail Federation. In addition over 20% of purchases will be made on a … Continue reading 3 Tips for Small Business to Deliver the Best Holiday Shopping Experience (and Why it Matters)
The Small Business Beginner’s Guide to Snapchat
by Deanna Zaucha November 26, 2015 Follow @deannazauchaNovember 26, 2015 Last week, we gave you 3 stats to help drive your 2016 social media marketing strategy and polled readers about which social media platform they felt LEAST comfortable using heading into the new year. In just one week, we had hundreds of marketers respond that … Continue reading The Small Business Beginner’s Guide to Snapchat
Storytelling for Small Businesses: The Introduction
by Beth Romelus November 26, 2015November 26, 2015 Businesses Need Storytelling “Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories you tell,” said entrepreneur and marketing guru Seth Godin. On his blog he explained what makes a story great, “A great story is true. Not necessarily because it’s factual, but because … Continue reading Storytelling for Small Businesses: The Introduction
7 Crazy Ways To Run Your Small Business In To The Ground
by Dorien Morin-van Dam November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 Small Business Owners Unite! This article is dedicated to those who have left this lifestyle, of working 9-5, behind. Instead, we’ve chosen to work in our own small business! Maybe we are all a bit crazy? My Crazy Days… My working hours are 7:32 AM – … Continue reading 7 Crazy Ways To Run Your Small Business In To The Ground
Why Social Media Is Great For Small Businesses
by Stephanie Frasco November 21, 2015November 21, 2015 Social media usually involves little or no expense. Because of this, small businesses that do not have large amounts of capital can take full advantage of the many benefits that social media has to offer. Although larger organizations are better able to employ marketing techniques that rely … Continue reading Why Social Media Is Great For Small Businesses
The Small Biz Effect: Small Business Saturday by the Numbers [Infographic]
by Rachel Bailey November 18, 2015 Follow @rachelb414November 18, 2015 I believe in the power of small business (and I believe you should too). As they influence local economies and foster the entrepreneurial spirit the U.S. thrives on, the impact these businesses make cannot be ignored. This year, the special holiday c reated to celebrate these … Continue reading The Small Biz Effect: Small Business Saturday by the Numbers [Infographic]
Making Content Marketing, Email and Social Media Work in Harmony for Your Small Business
by VerticalResponse November 18, 2015 Follow @VR4SmallBizNovember 18, 2015 As a small business owner, you wear multiple hats, and some of them probably fit better than others. It’s not uncommon for small business owners to feel uncomfortable in their role as chief marketer. The growth of online marketing has added complexity, nuance, and power to … Continue reading Making Content Marketing, Email and Social Media Work in Harmony for Your Small Business
5 Ways To Prep For Small Business Saturday
by Laura Noll November 16, 2015 Follow @marketmoxNovember 16, 2015 Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Saturday, November 28, 2015. While many business owners rely on Small Business Saturday to “sell itself,” past events have shown that actively involving your business in the shopping holiday can significantly boost sales through the holidays. … Continue reading 5 Ways To Prep For Small Business Saturday