Despite being able to have tens of thousands of connections via social media, email, and blogs, the importance of building relationships has never been more important. Why? Because connections in and of themselves do not make your cash register ring. However, when you cultivate connections, you can build real relationships, and you can turn a […]
5 Ways to Run Your Business on the Cheap
When you first start out in business every entrepreneur has two things: limited time and limited resources. So when you are bootstrapping your business, every dollar counts. We’re all looking for ways to cut costs and maximize results for our businesses without breaking our budgets. The key to saving money is being creative and disciplined. […]
Four Tips for Women to Take the Fear Out of Tech
Sponsored Post These days, all it takes is a stroll through the business section of your local bookstore or a quick glimpse at CNBC to recognize that women are stepping out from supporting roles, showcasing their entrepreneurial prowess, and embracing technology at record rates. Recent data supports that theory. Currently, more than 9.1 million firms in […]
Wells Fargo Announces Contest to Give Away $25,000 to Small Businesses
Sponsored Post Just in time, for National Small Business Week, Wells Fargo has launched the 2015 Wells Fargo Works Project National Contest to provide resources to deserving small business owners. For the second year, Wells Fargo is inviting eligible business owners to enter a nationwide contest to win $25,000 and a business mentorship opportunity. I have […]
One Way to Make Tax Season Easier for Your Small Business
Sponsored Post While you might be winding down your calendar year, the responsibilities of running a small business never stop. Tax season is fast approaching. One of the first requirements you’ll have in your business in 2014 is filing your W-2 & 1099 paperwork. Business owners are required to provide income statements to all employees […]
Does Your Small Business Have An Emergency Preparedness Plan?
Sponsored Post Staples second annual workplace safety survey results were recently released, which coincides with National Safety Month this June, a time of heightened awareness regarding emergency preparedness among small businesses. Although reported that natural disasters are rated high among safety concerns among office staff, more than sixty percent of businesses report that recent catastrophes, […]
7 Ways to Manage Your Life and Business as a Mompreneur
Sponsored Post Running a small business is hard work, especially for a “mompreneur.” In many cases, you are doing the three full-time of jobs of wife, mother and business owner all at the same time. Every day you are doing more with less and trying to figure out how to get it all done smarter, […]
5 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Do Each Day
Meditate– The worst thing you can do for your business is start each day in a race. I am strong believer in thinking about your day before you jump into it. I start each day in prayer before I leave my bed. I find that I am able to keep a positive disposition throughout my […]
Are You Thinking of Changing Your Small Business Online Identity?
Sponsored Post Selecting an appropriate domain name is important in building a business online presence. Some say, you should check if the URL is available before you even decide on a name for your business. But if you are already in business, chances are you already have a website and a brand. Earlier this year, […]
10 Best How to Start a Small Business Websites
Let’s face it– starting a small business is hard. There are lots of ways out here to fail in business. The secret weapon that I use for keeping my business strong is being a life-long learner. One of the ways I grow myself and keep my mind sharp is being a veracious reader. I read […]