Tag: small business
9 Simple Local Marketing Ideas for Your Small Business… No Internet Required!
So often these days when we think about marketing our small business, we think about finding new customers on the internet. Facebook, Yelp, Google Ads – they all take up an inordinate amount of our attention. But let’s face it, there are plenty of customers out there who will fly under your radar if you […]
Bad Habits of Good Negotiators
A negotiation begins when two parties involves share information. The thing is that most individuals are matchers. This means that they behave in accordance with the rule of reciprocity: they will treat you exactly how you treat them. Therefore, if you want these people to have faith in you, you need to show that you […]
A Practical Guide to Task Management for Small Businesses
Are you worried about your accounting or keep forgetting those good ideas that come up from time to time? You’re probably one of the countless entrepreneurs lacking a solid routine for information storage and project processing. By applying a simple process-based approach to managing your projects on all levels, your productivity level is likely to […]
Will the Federal Minimum Wage be Increased Any Time Soon?
Uncertainty abounds amongst small businesses across the United States. Entrepreneurs in a wide array of industries, especially startups, find themselves challenged in making decisions for their short, intermediate and long-term futures because of uncertainty stemming from the economy. This includes concerns about everything from proposed tax increases and healthcare mandates to a hike in the […]
Want to Win? Tackle These Issues and Stay Focused!
It is safe to assume that, if given one wish, most entrepreneurs would ask for more hours to their day. No matter what stage in its start-up life a small business may be in, time is precious and must be used carefully to ensure that the company stays on track and focused with what it’s […]
The Progression of Company Culture Within an Organization
What does every single business ever created have in common? The answer is they all started out as an idea; one person’s fantasy as to how their vision can make a difference to the world. From the minute an organization is born, a company culture is installed within it. For those start ups that cannot […]
This Guy’s Got the Power!
If you have been in business for any length of time it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that the world is rapidly changing all around us. Small businesses are reaching outward to find ways to improve and expand after the last decade of economical downturn. The following are some great simple ways to […]
Does Your Company Need a Social Media Policy?
Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen numerous cases where social media was used for dubious purposes—and it seems like employees are posting corporate reputation-damaging things online every day. You don’t have to look far to find video evidence of employees breaking the rules at work, but social media faux pas at work goes […]
Aron Schwarzkopf Brings Cloud Technology to Small Businesses with Leaf
It’s always wonderful to hear about someone taking cutting edge technology and making it available to people who might not normally be able to access it. Such is the case with Aron Schwarzkopf, founder and CEO of Leaf. Leaf is an online platform that aggregates multiple cloud-based functions and makes them accessible to small and […]
4 Smart Investments Sure to Help Your Business Grow Up
When you’re ready for your small business to grow up, there are many different steps that you could take to get things rolling. It can be difficult to decide where to invest your limited capital so that you get the most bang for your buck. Here are four smart investments that you may want to […]