Moving Into 2021 With a Solid Plan

As the year is coming to a close, many business owners are planning for 2021. If not for the whole year, at least for the first quarter of the new year. How do you plan for your business, especially when we have had such an odd year? Myself, I rely on my advisor to help guide me…

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How Will the PPP Changes Affect You?

PPP Loan Forgiveness

Last week, The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration amended the rules of the government-backed Paycheck Protection Program known as the PPP loan. This was so that the majority of small business owners who received aid are able to get at least part of the money forgiven. The changes are a positive change for restaurant…

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What’s New with Marketing Automation

Learn more about Marketing Automation

Good news, small business owners! Newsletter platforms are more intuitive than ever. Their features for drip campaigns and workflows have made it even easier to keep in touch with your clients and prospects. And some have gotten even smarter, incorporating in the CRM model: Lead Pages, tracking codes, and even lead scoring. The last time…

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Are You Ready for Chatbots?

Are you ready for chatbots?

Business has changed so much over the years. With constant growth and innovation happening in every industry, companies can now reach more customers. With this influx of customers however, you need more people to take care of them. What is the best way to do that? Hire more employees? Take on less customers? Charge more…

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Keyword Tools for the Small Business Owner

Using the Keyword Tool for small business owners

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is important to the connected business owner. When your website is well optimized for search engines, it essentially speaks the same language as its visitor base using keywords. Keywords help connect searchers to your site and are one of the main elements of SEO. Using keywords will help your website rank…

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Creating SEO Rich Blogs

SEO Rich blogs

In the world of online blogging, SEO rich blog posts are important in getting your content seen by your readers. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is how search engines prioritize their findings. To create SEO rich blogs, there are a few things you need to know. Consider the following steps below to help…

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Staying Healthy and Fit as a Business Owner

Health & Fitness tips for business owners

As a business owner, you can be pulled in many different directions. Constantly wearing different hats can be mentally and physically exhausting. Owner burnout is one of the most common reasons why businesses fail. It’s important to make sure you take care of yourself because your business is only as healthy as you are. It…

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Time Management Hacks for Growing Businesses

Time Management Hacks

Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? This lament is particularly common among small business owners as they are often tasked with taking on a variety of roles to ensure the success of their business. But, it doesn’t have to be this way! While there is, no doubt, always something…

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Ready to Sell Your Business?

Ready to sell your Business?

After spending years growing and maintaining your business, you might ask yourself: what’s next? Is it time to consider retirement or a new venture entirely?  If you think it is time to start a new chapter in your life, you already have your answer.  It’s time to pass the torch and sell your business. The…

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Why You Must Use Multiple Social Media Platforms

Using multiple social media platforms

Social media has started a whole new way of networking. What started out as a way to connect with your circle of friends has now expanded to include the entire world. With 60+ platforms available there is a little something for everyone. This has changed the world of marketing! A business is no longer restricted…

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