Small Business Saturday, November 26, is a can’t-miss marketing and sales opportunity for your business. It was originally started in 2010 by American Express, as a way of encouraging people around the country to shop at small, local businesses between…
Attending trade shows is a great way to get your business in front of other businesses in your industry, make connections, and network with potential customers and business partners. However, if you’re getting a booth at a trade show for the…
They say it takes money to make money, and this is true in some ways. However, in the early stages of a startup, you have to be frugal. It’s important to take the time to really consider what’s worth spending…
Hiring great employees is essential to the survival of any small business. However, to get the best talent in the door, you’ll need to offer appealing benefits, which can get expensive. Here are some ideas for employee perks to attract…
It happens to the best of us; you’ve gotten a great night sleep, but for some reason around 3 pm you can’t seem to keep your eyes open. If you start working early in the morning, you’re bound to hit…
Want to increase awareness for your brand and business but don’t want to break the bank? We understand how frustrating it can be to have a limited marketing budget when your competitors seem to have endless amounts of advertising money.…
Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm in just over a week. It quickly became more prevalent than some of the most popular apps, such as Twitter, Snapchat, and Tinder. Local small businesses worldwide are taking advantage of the…
Running a small business is on-going, exhausting work. It takes a lot of time and unwavering dedication. However, there are a limited number of hours in the week, and to avoid burning out, you have to make sure you’re balancing…
As a small business owner, you have lots to worry about. A lot of your time is probably spent thinking about your finances, so we’ve put together a list of a few ways to make managing that easier: Get a…
If you don’t already have a website, getting one should be top of your list of goals for the second half of the year. Creating a website for your business can help build your brand, attract new customers through search…