5 Small Business New Year’s Resolutions for 2019
We’re on the cusp of a new year, staring back at the triumphs (and hiccups) of 2018 while looking forward to the clean slate 2019 has on offer. It’s...... More »
Get a Jump on Your 2019 Small Business Marketing Plan
It’s that time of year again. Your neighbor’s 850-watt holiday lights are shining through your window, preventing sleep for the foreseeable future. Every retail establishment seems to have “Jingle...... More »
End-of-Year Tax Considerations for Small Businesses
Another year is drawing to a close. While most of us are busy making merry, gathering with friends and family, and trying to remember where we stashed the Christmas...... More »
Small Business Social Media: The Next Horizons
When you think of social media sites, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn probably are the first three to come to mind. Dig a bit deeper and you’ll probably add Instagram, Pinterest...... More »
10 Ways to Market Your Small Business on the Cheap
No one ever said being a small business owner was easy. If it was easy, everyone would do it. You’re not only dealing with the day-to-day operations, you’re also...... More »
From Enlisted to Entrepreneur: Resources for Veteran Small Business Owners
You’ve served your country with pride, come back to a hero’s welcome (or hopefully at least a backyard BBQ) and now you’re basking in the glow of civilian life...... More »
Make the Most of Google My Business
Looking for a free way to boost your small business online? Google My Business is your ticket to driving traffic straight to your (real or virtual) doors! Google My...... More »
To Groupon, Or Not to Groupon?
As a small business owner, you want exposure wherever exposure is available. Whether it’s social media, pay-to-play advertisement or even IRL marketing strategies (guerrilla marketing, anyone?), the more visibility...... More »
Small Business Guerrilla Marketing for the Internet Age
Let’s talk about guerrillas. They’re independent, often out-manned fighters who band together against a bigger, more prepared enemy using surprise, ambush, sabotage and hit-and-run tactics to accomplish their goals....... More »
Here’s My Card: Should Your Small Business Go Back to Business Cards?
There was a time, not so long ago, when business cards were ubiquitous. You couldn’t go much further than the corner café without someone pressing a 3.5 x 2-inch...... More »