by David Kiger June 7, 2016 Follow @davidkigerJune 7, 2016 The school year is ending, the temperature is rising and the theaters are full of blockbusters. Summer is upon us, and with it comes a potential change of pace for small businesses. This change isn’t necessarily a positive one. Taking a major dip in sales … Continue reading Small Business Owners Can Use Summer Months to Get Ahead
By Mandy Boyle June 8th, 2016 Social listening isn’t just a strategy for enterprise-level organizations. There isn’t a business, organization, or individual who couldn’t benefit from opening their ears up to feedback and recognizing its value. If you work with small businesses or are part of a small business, it’s important to make listening a … Continue reading Listen Up! Establishing A Small Business Listening Strategy
by Danielle Foley June 6, 2016 Follow @FoleyMarketingJune 6, 2016 I recently completed a market research report on behalf of a client to determine the trends, usage and effectiveness of videos implemented as part of a marketing strategy employed by small businesses. Through my research, it became evident that video is an ideal medium for … Continue reading Why is it Important for Small Businesses to Create a Branded Video? A Market Research Report (part 1 of 3 part series)
by Robert Gloer June 6, 2016 Follow @IOUFinancialJune 6, 2016 Common Mistakes When Applying for a Business Loan If you run a small business, sooner or later you are going to need an infusion of capital. When you are ready to take the plunge and seek funding, you don’t want to make a mistake right … Continue reading Common Mistakes When Applying for a Small Business Loan
by Susan Tucker June 5, 2016 Follow @getsusanmktgJune 5, 2016 Small business owners need working capital for a variety of reasons – meeting payroll, managing slow receivables, dealing with unexpected expenses, and investing in future growth. Online working capital loans make it even easier for business owners to get access to quick cash, because the … Continue reading 7 Ways Small Business Loans Boost Funding for Your Resources
by Tahir Akbar June 4, 2016 Follow @tahirakbrJune 4, 2016 If we look at the post-recession business-for-sale market, it has generally favored the buying side for various reasons. However, the recent trends and statistics indicate that the market is re-shifting its balance in favor of sellers, which means it’s turning into a more balanced market. … Continue reading 5 Steps to Selling Your Small Business at Good Terms
by Maricel Rivera June 4, 2016 Follow @rivera_writesJune 4, 2016 Running a business is no easy feat. And if you’re still starting out, every penny counts. Plan, therefore, to increase revenues, improve operational efficiency, and save money where possible. According to Investopedia.com, there are six main reasons new businesses fail, and too little financing is … Continue reading 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Save on Costs Using Technology
by Alex Glusman June 3, 2016 Follow @AlexGlusmanJune 3, 2016 Most small businesses have to fight for their share of the market, especially when it comes to web searches. Keyword rankings may fluctuate on a daily basis, leaving your business listing well below your competitors. Google AdWords is a pay-per-click advertising service that will help … Continue reading 5 Things To Keep In Mind When Using Google AdWords For Small Businesses
by Andrew Raso June 2, 2016 Follow @marketinggurus3June 2, 2016 Local SEO has quickly become a booming SEM strategy in recent years. As a case in point, “Near me” search interest has increased 34X since 2011, and it’s doubled in the last year alone. Further, according to Google, local searches send 50% of mobile visitors … Continue reading The 5 Things Most Small Businesses Get Wrong with Local SEO
Google’s new tool not only scores your page speed but also gives you a score for how mobile-friendly your website is. Barry Schwartz on June 2, 2016 Google launched a new small business-friendly tool at testmysite.thinkwithgoogle.com that will show how mobile-friendly and fast a site is. The new tool combines the mobile-friendly testing tool … Continue reading Google has a new tool for small businesses to check how well their web site scores
