Guest Article As a small business owner, we all feel overwhelmed at times, and it can be a debilitating. It is not only frustrating and miserable, but it keeps us from achieving our goals and delivering value to the world. My most recent experience was a couple months ago when I was trying to use social […]
Magazines and Newspapers Every Small Business Owner Should Read
Every business owner should subscribe to at least one industry trade publication and local Business Journal newspapers to generate leads to stay connected with the regional business community. Recommended publications: American City Business Journals – Bizjournals is the new media division of American City Business Journals, the nation’s largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers. It […]
Small Businesses Are Not Exempt from Cyber Attacks
Cyber safety is within your grasp. More than 60 percent of business-related cyber attacks happen to small business owners! This doesn’t mean that you need to hire ex-Navy SEALs to protect your organization. However, it does demand more vigilance on your part when it comes to protecting your own — and especially your customers’ — […]
Can I use a potential employee’s social media account in job consideration?
Guest Article The simple answer is Yes! But we aren’t simple people, are we? As the social media landscape expands, society continues to embrace it and share EVERYTHING. I knew social media had turned a corner when my mom jumped on Facebook and started asking me about everything I post. With this new openness, it […]
How to develop an effective job description
Some small businesses fail to create complete job descriptions. They hire people to fill specific roles and tell them what they’re supposed to accomplish every day, but there are no clear, documented guidelines or expectations for each employee to follow. In my opinion, that’s a huge mistake. Written job descriptions are invaluable during the hiring process, […]
How to Source Local Talent For Your Small Business
Guest Article In the digital age communication, collaboration, and creativity are now possible on greater levels, and the way business is conducted has been revitalized. In a world of video conferencing, social media platforms, and all-new tech tools, we are now more connected than ever before. Integrating these tools can enable any business to thrive. […]
How to Position Your Business to Sell
If selling your business is your exit strategy, realize that you will need to start positioning your business long before you (metaphorically) put your For Sale sign out front. How you plan and grow your business is key. You also need to make sure your business is not a cult of your own personality, in other […]
How to Keep an Audience Engaged Online
I’m thrilled to say that we are celebrating the 8th anniversary of #SmallBizChat this month. Every week for the past eight years, we have picked the brains of some of the smartest and most successful entrepreneurs out there, across dozens of industries. We have held over 380 tweetchats and branded the hashtag #Smallbizchat, of which […]
Why Your Small Business Needs a Lawyer
When it comes to legal matters, DIY won’t cut it. Sure, you can download forms full of legalese from the internet. You can Google questions about a potential lawsuit or legal issue. However, a legal misstep can effectively put an end to your small business, so why would you put it in the hands of […]
5 Key Things To Check When Choosing Your Outsourcing Partner
Guest Post Outsourcing is a great way to delegate and get focused on your most high valued activities in your small business. But the decision to trust someone outside your company with a part of your work is definitely not an easy one, and you need to do a lot of thinking and checking. To […]
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