Most California-based entrepreneurs want to invest more resources to grow their company, according to a recent survey by California Bank & Trust (CB&T). About 60 percent use social media and Web marketing to promote their business, and many business owners believe their products and services will see growing demand. photo credit: Adam Kuban Nearly 38 percent of small business owners want to...
When People: such as my staff, co-workers, friends, etc. feel I should be connected all the time. are multi-tasking (i.e. driving). use the phone in inappropriate places — during a church service, funeral, formal setting. talk loud in public places; or speaking loudly to compensate for bad reception – without consideration for others in the ... The post 23 Irritating Things About Cell Phone Communication...
Unlike the CEOs of major public companies, whose personal financial situation has little effect on their companies’ borrowing, if you are a small business owner, your personal credit is a major factor influencing your company’s access to capital. The power of personal credit scores to predict small business loan repayment, the legal structure of many ... The post How Personal Credit Affects Small...
If the lighting in your little bistro or coffee shop strikes your visitors just right, it might inspire a video. And a smartphone might capture a few fleeting seconds if the music on your sound system creates just the right vibe. Of course, you take the bitter with the sweet. That intrusive video clip could also ... The post Make Your Business Look Spiffy, Customers Can Soon Put Video on Yelp appeared...
Australian owned cloud-based rostering, scheduling, and timesheet management platform Deputy has released a new iPad app aimed at helping SME business owners optimise time and attendance management of their employees. ...
An Auckland coffee shop is knocking the foam off the city's reputation for high prices by selling brews for just $2.50 - half what some cafes charge.Coffix on Karangahape Rd is charging the same low price not just for its Fair Trade......
Before I share three utterly marvellous time saving tips, I'd like to share a story with you. It's about the genesis.Can you recall a time when a few words were life changing for you? "Will you marry me"; "it's a boy". "The job......
Ever wanted a short guide to the most essential online activity? Ok, unfair question – everyone has that need for a given business topic. But one topic that crops up again and again is effective blogging. A cornerstone of content marketing, blogs are suggested by every guru who can spell G-U-R-U. But few so-called experts ... The post Learn to Enchant Your Readers Through “Blog To Win Business”...
Over the past several months, small businesses may have grappled to understand the many changes and regulations to the evolving health care landscape. In developing compliant strategies, employers have made, and continue to make, key benefits decisions that will impact the personal and financial well-being of their workers for years to come. For those small-business ... The post Five Health Insurance...
Dropcam is just what the name sounds like, if you think about it a moment. It’s a video surveillance camera that you can “drop” anywhere to get started. When it comes to setting up, operating and preserving footage from a security camera, Dropcam has got to be one of the easiest systems you will ever ... The post Dropcam, The Easiest Security Camera for a Small Business appeared...
When people think of Adobe, they probably instantly think of the Acrobat Reader we use to view PDFs, or perhaps the popular Photoshop graphics software. But Adobe has a large suite of products and online platforms, especially for those who create. And now Adobe has released something for the creator in all entrepreneurs – a ... The post Adobe Voice: Use Your iPad to Make Presentations Using...
Welcome to our latest curated list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs and growing companies. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar. Featured Events, Contests and Awards Add Rewards Automation to Your Customer Feedback Program May 28, ... The post You Know You Want to Hone Your Skills –...
A South Dunedin man is calling for more support for people trying to start their own businesses.Odd Jobs Galore founder Will MacDonald, 26, started his gardening and odd jobs company about eight months ago in order to get off a......
DENVER (AP) — Cows should be outside. That's the position of a Colorado-based grocery store chain that recently announced it will carry only dairy products from farms where cows graze in pastures. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage claims grazing improves the health of cows, consumers and the environment, and it hopes to expand an ongoing, national debate over how to best care for livestock. The American...
How many times have you said (out loud or to yourself), “I hate selling” or “I wish I didn’t have to sell” or “I don’t get marketing – it’s just too overwhelming!” Go ahead, admit it. There’s just something about sales and marketing that rubs us all the wrong way. After all, who wants to ... The post Duct Tape Selling Will Make You Love Selling and Marketing Your Business appeared first on Small...
Creating women’s pants probably doesn’t sound like the most exciting business venture. But professional women might also notice a lack of options when it comes to different styles and types of dress pants. Entrepreneur Eunice Cho noticed this void in the market. She wanted to find pants she could wear to interview for business school ... The post Young Designer Wows the World of Women’s Business...
It’s time for another Community News and Information roundup. We’re looking at key blogs and communities to learn more about what small business leaders are discussing. This week we look at boosting both online marketing and productivity. Marketing is Important for Everyone (Roadside MBA) Small Business Trends book editor Ivana Taylor recently reviewed Roadside MBA: ... The post In Our...
As a small business owner, you have plenty of things to do. From working with clients to preparing your end of year tax statements, technology has the potential to improve every aspect of your business. The question is this: how do you stay on top of all the new developments in business, your industry, and in technology in general? For successful business, there is no clear-cut answer. You can't just...
Mentor-less, connection-less and without much direction, I knew I was in for one hell of a ride when I started my company and decided to go full force with Lubna Designs and IL Moda Columbus. I knew I'd be making mistakes and regretting a few risks. I also knew that with my skill set and a few confidence building tools, that I would make it. I wrote my ideas down, set up a timeline, created a business...
Since 2008, the small business industry has been brimming with uncertainty. Although the economy shows some sparks and sputters of a return to "normal," one thing every small business can agree on -- there's a "new normal" in town. Learning how to acclimate to the "new norm" is paramount to the future success and survival of your small business. Without a doubt, new trends are emerging that redefine...