small businesses
Small Business Saturday 2022: The Santa Clause for Small Businesses
With Thanksgiving less than a week away and Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to bring out the shopping bags. On Saturday, November 26th, get into the holiday spirit by participating in Small Business Saturday, an annual tradition in the United States dedicated to celebrating and supporting local small businesses across the country. American…
Read MoreInfluencer Marketing Still Going Strong
I recently came across an article in Harvard Business Review that stated “Human beings are fundamentally social animals. Behavioral economics and psychological research have taught us that we fundamentally crave a sense of connectedness, belonging, mission, and meaning, particularly when performing their work.” Wow. That’s a bit heavy but real. It is the same with…
Read MoreHow to be Successful with your Vendors
If you run a business, you probably use vendors in some way. If you use a bookkeeper, a marketing specialist or even a cleaning company, you work with vendors! In the business world, a vendor is someone that supplies a product or a service. DCA Virtual Business Support provides services through our Administrative and Creative…
Read MoreWordPress and the Other Guys – Why WordPress is Our #1
These days, consumers search for services and goods differently, they whip out their smartphone and Google. Or they say “Hey Alexa” to find the best offers before making a purchase. Hello Digital Age! Having a professional website could set you apart from your competitors. The right website will create credibility and can showcase what you…
Read MoreNurture Small Business Podcast: A Year in Review
For our 2021 wrap-up, I wanted to share with you the best of the best from Season 2. I also want to thank you, my listeners, for being here. I hope you have enjoyed the content that Nurture Small Business has brought to you in our first two seasons, and I’d love to hear your suggestions for guests or topics for Season 3. Simply reach…
Read MoreFacebook Creator Studio: Strategies for Beginners
With the plethora of tools and platforms, finding the best ways to manage your business’ social media accounts can be a bit overwhelming. As a business owner, should you shell out money for third-party social media management tools like Hootsuite or Buffer, or laboriously post to each individual account? While there’s a case to be made for investing in third-party management tools,…
Read MoreHow Do I Work With a Virtual Assistant?
I often hear people say, “well I’ve thought of working with a VA (Virtual Assistant), but I really don’t even know where to start.” Here are a few tips on how to best work with a new VA. Communication While this may seem like a no-brainer, it is more than just communicating your initial expectations. Just as having someone…
Read MorePreparing Your Content Marketing Strategy for 2022
What organization or business has content that you enjoy? Not just like but REALLY enjoy. Maybe a specific podcast, newsletter, or blog comes to mind? Something that really resonates with you. That business went through a process of creating and evaluating to get that juicy goodness to you. That is what content marketing is all about – educating, connecting, and inspiring your followers. The goal of the content marketing process, first and foremost, is to provide your followers with the information they’ll truly…
Read MoreIncrease Conversions on Instagram with Bio Link Tools
Social media is a great way to connect with your audience and grow your business. Instagram introduced tools specifically geared towards business accounts in 2016. To be successful on Instagram, you need to understand both the technical aspect of using the app and how it works for businesses. We’ll give tips for getting started on Instagram and give you the tea on two ways that you can use…
Read MoreBenefits and Challenges of Remote Employees
If the past year working during a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that employees certainly figured out how to work from home and did so to their advantage. In December 2017, DCA Virtual posted the blog Work from Home Positions Offer Real Value for Employers. Let’s revisit some of the perks and talk about some of the challenges…
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