small businesses
How to Fund Your Small Business
Updated on 10/27/22, this compilation includes resources for small business funding. Loans, lines of credit, Angel Investors, and grants.
Read MoreHow Well is Your Brand Adapting to Digital and Social Change?
Change is much harder to do than it is to talk about. It’s important to be nimble and adaptable as the digital landscape continues to evolve. As a brand, it’s important to create a consistent experience across all platforms for your audience, customers or users. That’s no small task especially since digital brand opportunities are…
Read MoreNon-Revenue Goals For Small Businesses
We as small business owners sometimes get hung up on the idea of profit as the only indicator for growth. Selling more of our product or service is our ultimate goal, but there are many ways to track your success that aren’t based solely in those terms. Right now, we’re going to tell you about…
Read MoreGetting Started in Quickbooks Online
As the Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation Charlie Munger once said: “You have to know accounting. It’s the language of practical business life. It was a very useful thing to deliver to civilization. I’ve heard it came to civilization through Venice which of course was once the great commercial power in the Mediterranean. However,…
Read More4 Advanced Excel Hacks to Increase Your Productivity
Microsoft Excel can be used for far more than making forms or holding tables of information. (If you need to review our post on 4 Basic Excel Hacks, click here for a refresher.) There are also multiple ways to perform certain tasks, so unless you’re a highly-trained Excel expert,, you may not be aware of…
Read MoreHow To Attract Millennials To Your Small Business
You are not alone if your business is having a difficult time encouraging younger adults to purchase your products. Grabbing the attention of Millennials and convincing them to buy are the two biggest challenges, especially for small businesses. A 2014 Eventbrite survey found that 76% of Millennials value experiences, such as vacations, concerts, and dining…
Read MoreUnorganized, Messy Receipts – Getting Ready for Tax Season
Do you hear that groaning? That’s the start of tax season. The very words invoke images of towering piles of unmanageable paper. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Whether you plan to tackle your 1040s and W2s yourself or hand the work over to a tax professional, a few tips can make the…
Read MoreGet Out of Your Own Way and Market Like a Pro
Marketing is so important in the business world. Whether you’re a major corporation or a small family run business, the way you market can make or break your business. Have you ever wondered why some companies excel while some fail at marketing? Preparation and delegation is the best path to success. However, when you are…
Read MoreContent Writing and Editing Basics
Great content marketing requires great writing and editing skills. However, not all small business owners have a strong background in proper English. Fortunately, we’ve listed several simple ways that you can become a better writer and editor. Avoid awkward pacing and steer clear of spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors through these very basic tricks: 1.)…
Read MoreNot Getting the Answers You Need? Tips on How to Write a Good Survey
Using a survey can be a good way to get information from your current or potential customers. Writing a good survey starts with creating a goal. Think about why you need a survey and what kind of information you need to get from it to be effective. Some potential reasons a business might need a…
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