by BusinessVibes April 15, 2016 Follow @businessvibesApril 15, 2016 Small businesses always face the challenge of how to be more efficient with their personnel to ensure their salary overhead remains affordable as they expand. Spreadsheets have been a useful way to organise information for decades. Early spreadsheets like Vizastar running on a Commodore 64 personal … Continue reading Excel for Dummies: How Small Businesses Can Use it to Succeed
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Yikes! Your Small Business Is Missing Out On Real Prospects
by Laura Bruck April 15, 2016 Follow @EZShieldApril 15, 2016 Are you looking for leads in all the wrong places? When trying to attract new customers, your small business may consider purchasing a prospect list from a direct marketing company. Prospect lists allow small businesses to partake in a little B2C speed dating — you … Continue reading Yikes! Your Small Business Is Missing Out On Real Prospects
Note to the Nearly Half of US Small Businesses Still Not Mobile Optimized: Get Crackin’
by Chris Horton April 15, 2016 Follow @chrshortonApril 15, 2016 Believe me, I get it. An inveterate slacker who tends to view any sort of change with a wary eye, I understand how difficult it can be to embrace new technologies, especially as a small business with limited resources. But we’re halfway through 2016 and … Continue reading Note to the Nearly Half of US Small Businesses Still Not Mobile Optimized: Get Crackin’
Did You Know 2,640 Small Business Owners Admitted to This Marketing Mistake… Are You Making It Too?
by Brian Mikes April 13, 2016 Follow @betwextApril 13, 2016 Small Business Marketing Mistakes Are Everywhere… In a recent survey, 88% of Small Business Owners Reported Making A Critical Marketing Mistake… are you doing the same thing? I can’t tell you how often I find mistake after mistake when it comes to small businesses marketing. … Continue reading Did You Know 2,640 Small Business Owners Admitted to This Marketing Mistake… Are You Making It Too?
How To Get A Big Shark Interested In Acquiring Your Small Fry Business
by Clinton Lee April 12, 2016 Follow @theEXITfirmApril 12, 2016 Have you had a larger competitor, private equity firm or other investor make an approach to acquire your business? Have you considered why not? Investors are sitting on large volumes of capital that they need to put to work and opportunities for a decent return … Continue reading How To Get A Big Shark Interested In Acquiring Your Small Fry Business
Digital Disruption and the Fate of Small Business Marketing
by Rachel Winstead April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 It’s no secret that digital disruptions are changing the way we live and work. What isn’t so clear is how digital disruption will start to affect small boutiques as online sales steadily increase. Does the small boutique stand a chance against larger competitors? Understanding Digital Disruption When … Continue reading Digital Disruption and the Fate of Small Business Marketing
50 Things Every Small Business Website Should Have
by Bill Treloar April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 You need to show up in search All small business owners want the same things: profitability, growth, and customer satisfaction. Regardless of the type of business you own or the current size of your company, you can probably agree on this. In today’s world, it’s not enough … Continue reading 50 Things Every Small Business Website Should Have
New Social Media Sites Small Business Owners Can’t Ignore
by Susan Tucker April 11, 2016 Follow @getsusanmktgApril 11, 2016 Small business owners are constantly on the lookout for ways in which to grow and prosper, as such, social media is becoming more and more of a requirement rather than a fun little side project. While most owners are really beginning to understand the power … Continue reading New Social Media Sites Small Business Owners Can’t Ignore
6 Signs You Should Hire a Small Business Accountant
by Mike Kappel April 10, 2016 Follow @MikeKappelApril 10, 2016 Small business owners wear more hats than a hat rack. At one point or another, you’ll play every role there is to play, do every job, and handle every responsibility your small business needs handled. However, no matter how smart, or driven, or on point … Continue reading 6 Signs You Should Hire a Small Business Accountant
Email Marketing Can Give Small Businesses a Boost
by David Kiger April 8, 2016 Follow @davidkigerApril 8, 2016 Small businesses that are just getting off the ground likely won’t have large marketing budgets. Advertising campaigns and billboards are probably well down the road. But email marketing can be an effective and inexpensive way for small business owners to spread the word about what … Continue reading Email Marketing Can Give Small Businesses a Boost