If you’re a small business owner, you know how important online reviews can be when it comes to growing your business and attracting new customers. So the last thing you need is someone spreading damaging lies about your business on the web by leaving you […]
Personality tests are everywhere. They run the gamut from the funny — “What Kind of Pizza Are You?” — to the serious — the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator. Many businesses today are finding that administering the more serious of these tests can help to build solid […]
Repeat customers are a large profit driver for most small businesses. That’s why it’s crucial to keep in touch with customers, whether they’ve been to your business once or a dozen times. Even a small uptick in repeat business can mean big boosts for your […]
Have you ever considered the environmental impact your business has on the world around you? In the last decade, there’s been a big spotlight on how we consume energy and how to manage environmental challenges. As a small business owner, you may think integrating eco-friendly […]
Social media has opened up the lives of the creative minds of our time, revealing personal insights into how they spend their days and where their inspiration comes from. But what about the great minds of decades past? Ever wondered how Darwin started his morning, […]
So your business is doing great: strong sales, a solid customer base, maybe even some additional locations. There are many questions to consider when you’re thinking about further expansion — check out our recent post on scaling a successful business for a few tips — but if […]
As a small business owner, obtaining your first business loan is a big step. Getting approved for a loan can be challenging if the lender isn’t confident in your ability to pay it back, and there are a few common mistakes many business owners make […]
Every small business is unique, as well as the funds available to it — so how do you choose the right credit option to set your business up for success? First, you have to understand what each offer means and how it can be used. […]
No one said it would be easy running a small business, but there are certainly ways to make it easier for yourself. One of the best ways is to make sure you’re up to snuff on your accounting skills — after all, it’s hard to succeed […]
If you own a small business, you know that there are many obstacles to overcome, not only to get your business up and running but to keep it running (and running well!). The key to this can be summarized in one word: efficiency. The more […]