Professionalisms
Getting Organized: Business Cards
A business card’s effectiveness as a marketing and networking tool depends on how well it is organized. Try some of these professional organizer tips for getting your cards out and managing incoming ones.
Workplace Laws Most Important For Entrepreneurs And Emerging Companies In 2017
Independent contractors, interns, wage exemptions, hiring and firing, trade secrets… these are the most common concerns that impact entrepreneurs and emerging companies. Jason Brown, associate in the San Francisco office of Fisher Phillips shares his thoughts on some of the areas small businesses may want to take note of when it comes to workplace laws.
4 Ways Restaurant Entrepreneurs Can Get Ahead Of Competition Using Technology
by Nate Vickery, editor-in-chief of Bizzmarkblog.com
With the development of technology and tech industries, all aspects of our lives are irrevocably and permanently changed. Just think about our...
5 Hacks For Streamlined IT Efforts
IT problems can create major setbacks for small and medium businesses. Ashley Walsh, VP of Marketing for Formstack shares five time-saving hacks to streamline IT efforts and enhance overall performance and success throughout your business.
Ten Holiday Fulfillment Tips For Small-To-Medium-Sized Sellers
In e-commerce, the holiday season is now beginning in earnest. Though shoppers aren't quite flocking to make holiday purchases yet, the time to prepare for the seasonal rush is now if you're an online seller. Aron Hsiao, Marketing Communications Manager at Terapeak shares ten key tips to help small-to-medium sized sellers who fulfill their own orders to make the most of the coming holiday shopping season.
From Lab Bench To Market Potential
Healthcare companies typically face tougher challenges in their start-up years than those faced by their counterparts in other sectors, due to heavy up-front capital and, at times, lengthy high risk research. Dr. Shawn Watson, Chief Executive Officer at Senescence Life Sciences shares some tips to navigate those initial, difficult years.
5 Tips To Find Diverse Candidates That Make Dollars And Sense
There is an ever-growing business case for maintaining a diverse workforce including studies from MIT and McKinsey that show a gender neutral and diverse workforce is correlated to increases in revenue. Eliot Burdett, co-founder and CEO of Peak Sales Recruiting shares 5 tips to find diverse candidates that make dollars and sense.
Managing Your Small Business Cash Flow This Holiday Season
The end of year holidays is a time of joy, good cheer and, too often, cash flow headaches for small businesses. If your small business is going to get through the holidays with its cash flow in the black, Stephen Sheinbaum, founder of Bizfi offers these five tips.
Congrats On Your Acquisition! Some Thoughts On Data Integration And More.
Earlier this year, data management services provider Datacastle acquired another company’s assets. Datacastle CEO Ron Faith shares his company's journey in integrating the data of the two operations.
Five Office Updates You Can Make To Boost Culture And Productivity
Considering that your employees spend more of their waking hours at work than they do at home, the environment that you provide for them makes all the difference. Catriona Harris, CEO of Uproar PR shares a few simple tips you can use to improve your existing office space in order to increase employee productivity.
5 Ways To Instantly Add Credibility To Your Digital Presence
As a business owner, you only get one chance to make a first impression with your target audience, so it’s important to take advantage of that opportunity as best you can. Brett Bastello, Digital Business Manager with Inseev Interactive highlights five ways you can use your website to quickly and easily establish credibility with your user base.
3 Tips For Entrepreneurs Entering The B2B Industry
The B2B (business-to-business) industry is unlike the B2C (business-to-consumer) industry many of us interact with on a daily basis – there are several unique distinctions between the two industries. Robert C. Johnson, co-founder and CEO of TeamSupport.com shares 3 tips entrepreneurs entering the B2B industry should know.
6 Ways Your Business Processes Could Be Hurting Your Business
In today’s world of hyper-connectivity and soaring customer expectations, streamlined and transparent business processes are more important than ever. Nick Candito, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Progressly looks at a few business process challenges that plague companies across nearly every industry.
Where Can You Go If You Want To Learn PHP?
If you’re working with WordPress, it’s worth your time to learn PHP - the language in which it’s coded. AJ Morris, Managed WordPress Product Manager for Liquid Web shows you how you can do so.
Three Leadership Lessons From “The Boss”
They call Bruce Springsteen “The Boss” for a reason. Springsteen knows how to launch a start-up operation from scratch, assess his strengths and limitations with bracing honesty, and create an inspirational vision. Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry, authors of "Committed Teams: Three Steps to Inspiring Passion and Performance" shares three lessons they learned from The Boss.
4 Ways Small Businesses Can Improve Their PPC Game
As a little guy in the PPC game, going up against the big boys can be a bit daunting. Andy Beohar, VP of SevenAtoms some of the best methods you can use to improve your PPC game that will get you in the ring with some of those bigger competitors.
Breakroom Basics And Beyond
By Lea Schneider
Building a great working team is a goal for every company. As you work toward that goal, keep in mind that your...
Don’t Jump Too Soon: How To Properly Pace Business Growth
Despite what many entrepreneurs may think, Brent Freeman, co-founder and president of Stealth Venture Labs argues that not all growth is good growth. In fact, he says expanding too quickly can be just as dangerous as not growing at all.
10 Easy Ways To Create A Healthy Workplace
Over the years, we have developed work styles that are not good for our physical, mental or emotional health. So how can we improve the health of our work place? Author of "The Healthy Workplace" Leigh Stringer shares a comprehensive list.
You Sell You: How To DIY Your Early PR Presence
It is possible to do PR on your own — and it’s much cheaper and easier than you’d ever imagine it to be. Unlike most of your other DIY projects, this one will take only a few hours a week and will barely put a strain on your wallet. Elliot Tomaeno, founder of ASTRSK shares four ways to take a DIY approach to PR.
Small Businesses A Great Fit For The New Nimble Marketplace
E-commerce is expected to continue to grow aggressively in the years ahead – but in ways that may surprise many retailers, especially SMEs. Raj Subramaniam, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, FedEx Services looks at three megatrends that all businesses should be aware of, as well as some tips that will help them better engage with customers and grow their businesses globally.
4 Ways Small Businesses Can Use Video Marketing
Video marketing is an excellent way for companies to generate revenue and increase brand awareness. Small businesses in particular are leveraging video marketing to their advantage.
Protect Your Business – Disaster Preparedness, Recovery And Business Continuity Planning
With more than 25% of small businesses experiencing a significant crisis each year, don’t be guilty of the “it won’t be me” mentality. Make sure you have an emergency plan. Tom Hughes, Vice President - Small Business Product Management, AT&T shares some tips for small business owners to follow and help protect themselves from an unexpected disaster.
4 Risks Of Growing Too Quickly That Could Derail You
If you’re not careful, if you don’t plan out every step, rapid growth could be the downfall of your business. Andy Roe, General Manager of SurePayroll, Inc. shares four risks to watch for.
Find A Way To Love Your Clients, Or Learn To Let Them Go
All business is personal because all business takes place between persons. The human element is the only element that conducts business. It is impossible to separate humans from commerce, argues Dave Marinaccio.
5 Liability Risks You Should Know About Starting A Company
Liability is an element that any entrepreneur has to consider when starting a business. The level of liability that different professionals have to deal with differs widely. What are some of the risks that your new business may face?
5 Ways To Improve Your Business Processes
In an increasingly competitive business world, corporate leaders who want to emerge as industry leaders who consistently earn excellent conversion rates need to optimize their business processes. Cameron Johnson shares five ways to do so.
How To Build Authority And Boost Credibility
Regardless of whether you run a well-established business, are a 9 to 5 corporate ladder climber, or are a side-hustle-preneur, your personal brand is an important factor directly connected to your success, says Jamillah Rahmaad.
4 Smart Steps When Your Business Gets A Cease And Desist Letter
Nobody wants to get cease and desist letter, but they happen and you need to be prepared. A tiny bit of prevention and an intelligent and measured response to a will likely prevent potentially serious legal issues, says Taylor Johnson, business consultant at LegalTemplates.net.
How Much You Can Save With Document Management Software
By Benoy Tamang, CEO of eFileCabinet
Are you looking to save money for your business? There are several ways you can go about saving money,...