Category Archives: Small Business Tools

6 Plus Reasons Why You Need A Small Business Website

by Sue Cockburn Follow @SueCockburnAugust 10, 2016 It Used To Be The Yellow Pages, Now It’s Your Small Business Website It wasn’t that long ago that the first place consumers went for general information about your business or products was the Yellow Pages. They couldn’t find detailed information and pricing about your products and services … Continue reading 6 Plus Reasons Why You Need A Small Business Website

How Your Small Business Can Capitalize on the Pokémon Go Craze

by Abby KellyAugust 9, 2016 Pokémon Go – a recently released augmented reality (AR) game from Niantic Labs, in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, based on the popular video games and trading card franchise – has taken the nation by storm. Not yet familiar? Well, the game combines GPS and smartphone camera technology … Continue reading How Your Small Business Can Capitalize on the Pokémon Go Craze

As A Small Business Owner, How Can You Tell When It’s Time To Let An Employee Go?

by Justin Blanchard July 25, 2016 Follow @servermaniaincJuly 25, 2016 If you’re a small business owner, then eventually you’re going to have to fire someone. It’s an uncomfortable truth – and an unfortunate aspect of being in a leadership position. Of course, knowing that doesn’t make the process any easier, or any less intimidating. “Firing … Continue reading As A Small Business Owner, How Can You Tell When It’s Time To Let An Employee Go?

3 Big Financial Realities for Small Business

by Dan Blacharski July 22, 2016 Follow @Dan_BlacharskiJuly 22, 2016 Small businesses have always faced financial challenges, but today’s economic and politically-charged climate makes those challenges even more evident. Business credit is increasingly unavailable for small businesses, midsize businesses face a challenge in gaining control and transparency over their IT spending, and companies of all … Continue reading 3 Big Financial Realities for Small Business

Staying Organized with Graphic Design — Tips and Tricks for Organizing Your Small Business Life

by Cassie Green July 5, 2016July 5, 2016 Staying organized while designing can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ve learned the value of staying organized. It boils down to this — it keeps me on track while working on design projects. One of my favorite parts of working here is … Continue reading Staying Organized with Graphic Design — Tips and Tricks for Organizing Your Small Business Life

The Ins and Outs of the SBA Microloan Program

by Meredith Wood July 3, 2016 Follow @funderaJuly 3, 2016 If you’ve done any research into funding your small business, you’ve likely come across enough different options to make your head spin. Community bank or online lender? Traditional term loan or equipment financing? Interest rates. Repayment terms. Penalties. Collateral. The list of factors to consider … Continue reading The Ins and Outs of the SBA Microloan Program

Internet Marketing Services for Small Businesses Must Include a Strong Email Strategy

by Steve Hamm June 10, 2016 Follow @maasprosrduJune 10, 2016 A good many small businesses are primarily local in scope. They thrive on the transactions that come from customers who live within a certain radius of the company’s venue. Although national commerce is a distinct possibility with online ordering, doing so is usually of secondary … Continue reading Internet Marketing Services for Small Businesses Must Include a Strong Email Strategy