Google voice search is changing the way users search for the information they need. Nearly two-thirds of all smartphone users have used voice search to find local business information in the last 12 months. Over a quarter of desktop, laptop, and tablet users, too. The […]
It can feel overwhelming finding funding for your small business, especially if it’s your first time trying to secure a business loan. There are so many different lenders with different requirements and products, it can feel like another job trying to make sense of it […]
Bill Gates once said “We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” But of course the feedback we receive isn’t limited to select people — a few of our colleagues or employees — it comes in many ways, and through […]
By the year 2021, a million minutes of video will cross the internet every second of the day. And as soon as 2019, video content will account for 80% of all internet traffic. With 1.3 billion annual YouTube users, every small business needs to get […]
As more and more brands join Instagram and the feed becomes more competitive, it can be harder for a small business to stand out. But Instagram ads have become an enticing avenue for businesses looking to increase engagement (and profits, too). With nearly three-quarters of […]
If there’s one thing your business must have to run smoothly, it’s a steady stream of capital. When you experience cash flow bumps — and 41% of small to medium-sized business owners do — you may turn to a credit card, cash advance, or business […]
When you start a small business, it may be because you want to be your own boss or you have a passion for a product or skill. Rarely, if ever, does an entrepreneur take on all the responsibilities of owning a business just for the […]
Facebook chatbots are becoming an increasingly important aspect of how customer service is managed. Global research firm Gartner predicts that chatbots will power 85% of customer service interactions by 2020, while 80% of businesses say they currently use or are planning to use chatbots. So, […]
The numbers don’t lie: Small businesses employ 47.5 percent of the private workforce in the U.S. But many of the smallest businesses and startups don’t have the means to afford full-time employees. As a result, small business owners often do everything themselves until they have […]
The world of business is full of stories of triumph and disaster, and everyday decisions can determine whether a start-up hits the big time or a corporate behemoth completely collapses. While some of the biggest companies out there might seem all-conquering now, they, too, had […]