Tag Archives: Small

4 Signs Your Small Business is Ready to Grow

Sarah Jordan — January 20, 2017 Follow @http://www.twitter.com/sarahmcjordan— January 20, 2017 Taking a business from an idea to a realization is a big feat – and something that costs significant time, effort, and money. And when you find that a steady cash flow continues to come in, growth may be warranted – and even inevitable. … Continue reading 4 Signs Your Small Business is Ready to Grow →

Survey: Social and mobile are top drivers of new small business digital spending

Mobile Engagement

Nearly 60 percent said they were going to invest more in marketing on social networks in the coming year. Greg Sterling on January 20, 2017 Almost three-fourths of small businesses (70 percent) say they’re going to increase digital marketing investments this year. The primary driver is social media, followed by mobile. This data comes … Continue reading Survey: Social and mobile are top drivers of new small business digital spending →

What Your Small Business Can Learn From Big Business in the New Year

Lessons Learned

Kaitlyn Hammond — January 17, 2017 — January 17, 2017 The New Year offers the opportunity to analyze your current business practices and consider ways to improve the status quo. One strategy small business owners can utilize is looking at the latest big business trends, and evaluating which can help their companies succeed in 2017. … Continue reading What Your Small Business Can Learn From Big Business in the New Year →

5 Ways Your Small Business Can Innovate like Big Business

Business Development

Robert Gloer — January 17, 2017 Follow @IOUFinancial— January 17, 2017 The New Year can mean new goals, products, developments and much more for small and large businesses alike. For many businesses, growth leads back to innovation and how it is essential. Without staying current and developing creative approaches, many businesses find the New Year … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Small Business Can Innovate like Big Business →

5 Simple Ways to Improve your Small Business’ Website

Website Development Guidelines

Nicole Boyer — January 16, 2017 Follow @nicoleboyernr— January 16, 2017 If you’re building your own website, you’ve probably already run into a plethora of issues. Although there are platforms that simplify the tools to create a pretty frontend –capturing the look you want is still no easy feat. Not to mention gaining traffic, that’s … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Improve your Small Business’ Website →

5 Google+ Hangout Ideas for Small Business

Google Tools

Mickie E Kennedy — January 16, 2017 Follow @ereleases— January 16, 2017 Ever had a situation with a customer that really wasn’t resolved via email? Perhaps you needed to be able to chat with them face to face in order to figure out the best way to resolve their situation? This situation pops up for … Continue reading 5 Google+ Hangout Ideas for Small Business →

6 Ways to Use Instagram Stories to Get More Customers for Your Small Business

Instagram Marketing

Amanda Strouse — January 14, 2017 — January 14, 2017 Instagram stories were launched in the beginning of August and have propelled the social media giant to another level: 600 million monthly active users, thanks mostly to its new Instagram Stories feature. Instagram is currently the second-most used social media site in the U.S. and … Continue reading 6 Ways to Use Instagram Stories to Get More Customers for Your Small Business →

A Marketing Plan for a Small Business in 2017

Small Business Marketing

Laura Donovan — January 13, 2017 Follow @thewordpro— January 13, 2017 Okay, you don’t have a huge marketing budget. However, if you want to stay in business, you are going to have to figure out how to find and keep a strong customer base. Face it, if people don’t know you exist, or don’t fully … Continue reading A Marketing Plan for a Small Business in 2017 →

Internet Security Essentials for Small Businesses in 2017 [Infographic]

Small Business Tools

Matthew Foster — January 7, 2017 — January 7, 2017 Being a small business owner is rarely a walk in the park. There’s an endless outpouring of costs, non-stop emails and phone calls, and mountains of paperwork to take care of. However, there’s a far more severe threat to your business, and it’s far less … Continue reading Internet Security Essentials for Small Businesses in 2017 [Infographic] →