Getting your small business shipments safely to customers requires the right packaging and transport strategy Whether you work in construction or run a small, local honey shop, shipping business goods from point A to point B and doing it safely and securely is of utmost importance. Failing to pack or ship goods properly may result...
Whether you’re starting your new business or a green entrepreneur, these tips can help your business shrink your carbon footprint in 2020. This year is quickly coming to a close, and 2020 is just around the corner. Now’s the time for people everywhere to start thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. If you’re hoping...
Keep your small business secure during the busy holiday season and year round with these business security tips There’s no better time to be on the ball about business security than the holiday season. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over 1 million identity theft complaints have been registered in recent years. In fact,...
The right partnership can help you and your business thrive, especially if you’re willing to use these tips and work on improving the partnership over time. Running a small business alone is hard, but as it turns out, running a business with a partner may be even harder. Statistics show that up to 70% of...
Starting any small business is a real challenge, but it can be even more challenging if you’re competing with larger businesses It’s no secret that keeping a small business running is difficult, but it’s especially challenging for small businesses that are forced to compete with large corporations in their same industry. For these businesses, sometimes...
Easy ways to reduce your operational costs for a big impact on your bottom line without limiting your small business growth It’s no secret that running a business can quickly become incredibly expensive. Regardless of the size of your business, operational expenses can spiral out of control before you know what’s happened, and if left...
Creating a dog friendly office environment for your small business could improve office morale, employee satisfaction and productivity Given the fact that most households in the U.S. have at least one pet, it’s a good bet that most Americans understand the benefits of animal companionship. But as many of us are finding out, we don’t...
Keep your small business safe and secure with these basic cyber security tips Nowadays, more companies than ever are turning to digital resources to help their businesses run. However, this comes at an often hidden cost: information security. The more frequently companies entrust their information to digital storage, the more likely it is to be...
Hiring the right staff and cultivating a positive work culture can help your small business reduce the risk of employee theft In corporate environments, most business owners want to do everything they can to keep good workers around — and to make sure only good workers are hired in the first place. Sadly, that may...
Auto repair shop marketing strategies and promotions that boost your local market presence, generate customer loyalty and drive sales for your business It’s no secret that starting your own business is an exciting, but frightening, experience. About 50% of all startups fail within the first five years, and 75% fail within the first 10. But...