Category Archives: Small Business Tools

Funding Options for Small Businesses Facing a Downturn

Tucker Mathis — April 17, 2020 If COVID-19 has affected your business, you have several options for accessing funds fast. Learn about your small business funding options for coronavirus relief. Many small businesses are pondering their financial future in light of the coronavirus outbreak. And while there are many unknowns, a variety of small business … Continue reading Funding Options for Small Businesses Facing a Downturn →

Want to Help Small Businesses? Redeem Your Gift Cards

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Holly Glowaty — April 13, 2020 In the wake of Coronavirus, I am completely overwhelmed by how much everyone wants to help local businesses thrive. As a gift card professional, I have seen more headlines encouraging people to get out and buy a gift card than I ever have before. But, I want to put … Continue reading Want to Help Small Businesses? Redeem Your Gift Cards →

4 Types of Software Dragging Small Business Owners Down

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Peter Daisyme — March 27, 2020 Better tools are supposed to make work easier and workers more productive. Why, then, do many seem to clog up processes more than accelerating them? Why has business software typically lacked the usability and attractiveness of consumer software? Makers of business platforms may mean well. But, when they don’t … Continue reading 4 Types of Software Dragging Small Business Owners Down →

Why a Website is Important for a Small Business

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Erin McDonald — March 23, 2020 It is vital for all small businesses to have a website regardless of which industry it may be in. The rise of smartphones and other technologies has made it more important than ever for every small business to have a responsive and attractive website. 46% of all Google searches … Continue reading Why a Website is Important for a Small Business →

The Small Business Guide to Online Reputation Management

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Conor Bond — February 11, 2020 You own a small auto shop in Worcester, MA. Things are going well, but you can’t shake the feeling that you could be growing faster. Referral marketing isn’t bringing you as much business as it used to, and you don’t have the time or the resources to run a … Continue reading The Small Business Guide to Online Reputation Management →

7 Bad Habits Small Business Owners Should Avoid

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Matt Shealy — January 23, 2020 It’s exciting to think you are starting your own business. If this is your first time as a small business owner, you likely have a lot to learn. It’s not something you need to worry about. Everyone has to experience their first day on the job, even business owners. … Continue reading 7 Bad Habits Small Business Owners Should Avoid →

How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers

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Peter Daisyme — January 13, 2020 Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U.S. workforce and amounts to $ 1.4 trillion in earnings. … Continue reading How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers →

6 Tips to Choose the Right VoIP Service for Your Small Business

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Sandeep Rathore — January 5, 2020 Having a telecommunication system that fulfills all the requirements of your business communication is a must-have for your small business. And a VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service helps you with that, at a cost lower than what you might be paying your local telephone provider. What’s more, VoIP … Continue reading 6 Tips to Choose the Right VoIP Service for Your Small Business →

How Can Your Small Business Give Back?

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Bruce Hakutizwi — January 2, 2020 Follow @BizForSaleUS More than ever, social responsibility is a character trait consumers look for when deciding whether or not to do business with a company. If you’re a small business owner in your community, ignoring this fact may very well result in your business being passed up for a … Continue reading How Can Your Small Business Give Back? →

How to Make the Most of Telegram Channels for Small Business Owners

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Anastasia Chernikova — December 2, 2019 According to Sensor Tower, Telegram has over 365 million users across the world. Considering competition companies are struggling with the most popular networks such as Facebook or Instagram, this messenger can be an excellent opportunity to add it to your marketing mix and capitalize on it. The Telegram “Channel” … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Telegram Channels for Small Business Owners →