Guest Article Successfully running a small business is an art. You are a visionary, a manager, a finance operator and a marketer. So often I hear about people who come up with a great idea, but don’t know how to put it in action. They may be nervous to take the leap of faith, or […]
What it Takes to Create a Successful Company
Guest Post If you’re starting a business, I have some good and bad news for you. The good news is that this will be one of the greatest adventures of your lifetime. The bad news is that the odds of success are grim. Have plans for a tech startup? According to Henry Blodget, founder of […]
Five Tips to Maximize eBay Sales
Guest Article Launching and managing an ecommerce business can be incredibly rewarding – from a financial and personal standpoint. Thanks to eBay, the barriers to business entry are lower than ever, and if you sell the right products and market your wares effectively, you can succeed. But it’s not as simple as just opening an […]
What is the Best Structure for Your Small Business?
Guest Article Choosing a business structure can be unnerving for the new business owner. After all, your business structure affects how you pay your taxes, how you pay yourself, and how much paperwork you have to deal with. Two of the most popular legal structures for small businesses are the LLC (Limited Liability Company) and […]
10 Do’s & Don’ts for Small Business Owners on Google+
Guest Article Over its nearly 3 years of existence, Google’s social platform has exceeded earlier expectations and has now become a respected partner in the digital arena. So the question becomes how do you buddy up to this social giant and improve your social visibility in the online space? Here are 10 strategies any brand […]
Could Your Self Confidence Be Holding Back Your Small Business?
Could Your Self Confidence Be Holding Back Your Small Business? by Kelly Morrison Have a business plan. Know your target market. Research your competition. Have funds set aside for rainy days. These are all things I heard when, at the age of 22, I decided that I wanted to start my own business as a […]
Is That Newest Opportunity a Distraction?
Is That Newest Opportunity a Distraction?, by Karen L. Jett, CMA I just received an invitation to a free Covey conference call about extending trust while increasing accountability. For someone who is passionate about ethics and helping people and companies to grow, my first reaction was: This is awesome – will I be available? My […]
Writing Your Way to Greater Sales in Your Small Business
Writing Your Way to Greater Sales in Your Small Business, by Shannon Harmon Say it with me, “Content, Content and More Content.” We’ve all heard the stories about bloggers who create blogs that generate thousands upon thousands of dollars each month in revenue. They’re living on an island somewhere sipping something delicious and blogging their […]
Social Media Customer Service: Don’t Fake It
In recent years, social media has effectively taken everything that we know about customer service, and turned it upside-down. Online, there is no place for your company to hide. If you leave your customers unsatisfied, you are pretty much guaranteed to see a rant or rave about it on a social media network somewhere. Consumers […]
Getting Organized to Start Your Part-Time Business
Getting Organized to Start your Part-Time Business” by Sarah Kirkish, Work Life Organization As a Coach, I often help small business owners who originally started part-time and then took the leap to a full-time business. I can always tell if a business owner is focused on getting organized from the start because the systems they […]
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