The middle of the year can be a slow time for small businesses, particularly depending on your industry. Make the most of this time by using these tips. We’re almost halfway through the year, and at this point, many small businesses are starting to feel the strain. After a strong first quarter, it can...
What Business Owners Should Know About Copyright Infringement
Protecting your business information is important but you must understand copyright laws to avoid copyright infringement Owning and managing a business takes a lot of work. Fortunately, technology has made being a business owner much easier. For example, 97% of companies that use field service management software said it was beneficial to their business...
Understaffed? Here’s How To Improve Efficiency In Your Small Business
If your employees must wear a lot of hats or you are understaffed, here are some ways to work smarter not harder and improve employee efficiency As a small business, it’s common to hit dips and lulls in employment and efficiency. Worse yet, you might not even realize your department is understaffed until the...
6 Unusual Ways To Get Your Small Business Funded
If you’re short on the cash you need to make your passion project happen, check these small business funding options to see if you can start your business Finding the money you need for your startup to get off the ground isn’t always easy. You might be starting with next to nothing, other than...
Why You Should Use Video Marketing In 2019
Developing a video marketing plan should be your number one marketing strategy to improve your company’s brand in 2019 There are countless new digital marketing trends to follow in 2019, but no strategy is expected to dominate quite like video marketing in the new year. Whether you own a small business, a large company,...
Digital Marketing Forecasts for 2019: What’s In And What’s Out
2019 digital marketing trends small businesses need to think about adding to their New Year annual marketing plans With the start of 2019, you might have considered switching around your digital marketing strategy. You’re not alone; in fact, most companies use a variety of digital marketing strategies and techniques to tap into niche markets...
Renting Your Home as a Side Business on Airbnb Is Easier Than You Think: Here’s How to Get Started
Earn extra income by making creating a profitable Airbnb side business with these simple Airbnb marketing and business tips Online home-sharing marketplace Airbnb continues to grow in popularity as an affordable alternative to traditional hotels. Almost anyone can make some extra income by renting out their home — or even one room in their...
5 Strategies To Curating Great Relationships With Your Coworkers
How to ensure your small business work environment has strong employee relationships for a more productive and enjoyable workplace By the time retirement comes around, American adults have spent more of their waking hours at work than almost anyplace else. This means that the people with whom you spend the most time are your...
Practice Makes Perfect: How Prototypes Can Benefit Almost Any Business
Discover the benefits of prototypes to determine if your new innovative product or service will actually work for your business Innovation is one of the many key elements of running a successful business. Because technology and consumer preferences are constantly changing, your company must change, too. A company that is not striving to create...
Staying Mentally Healthy in a Small Business Environment: What Employers Should Know
The stress of a small business environment can take a toll on employees – follow these tips for tip-top employee mental health There are nearly 28 million small businesses in the United States today, and it’s often been said that these businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. And anyone who has ever worked...