Paul Trujillo — November 2, 2017 Follow @TruPaultx — November 2, 2017 Couleur / Pixabay Fall is here, and you know what that means: Pumpkin spice flavors in everything, football on every television, and flannel on every clothing store mannequin. These fall flavors tend to dominate the season, but once that’s over, businesses are usually … Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Take Advantage of Fall Trends
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Scary Movies, Smart Lessons: Small Business Tips From Scary Flicks
David Kiger — October 27, 2017 Follow @davidkiger — October 27, 2017 QuinceMedia / Pixabay Halloween is right around the corner, and with it come haunted houses, trick-or-treating and scary movies. Small business owners can capitalize on this time of year with related activities including seasonal marketing opportunities, costume contests and candy giveaways. There are … Continue reading Scary Movies, Smart Lessons: Small Business Tips From Scary Flicks
What Do Digital Wallets Mean For Your Small Business?
John Rampton — October 16, 2017 — October 16, 2017 When Apple Pay was initially released in 2014 there was hype surrounding digital wallets and mobile payments. People were predicting that Apple Pay was going to replace your credit cards especially within your small business. Of course, that hasn’t exactly been the case. Apple Pay … Continue reading What Do Digital Wallets Mean For Your Small Business?
Financial Tasks Every Small Business Owner Can Manage Themselves
Renzo Costarella — August 27, 2017 — August 27, 2017 WerbeFabrik / Pixabay If you’re like other small business owners you typically shy away from tasks that relate to accounting. That said, there are plenty of tasks that you can easily manage yourself. Even better – you’ll save money if you take charge of these … Continue reading Financial Tasks Every Small Business Owner Can Manage Themselves
4 Ways to Take the Load off Your Small Business
Jaime Nacach — March 22, 2017 Follow @bloominari— March 22, 2017 If you’re feeling the strain of the daily grind in running a business, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners try to take on too much, which can end up negatively affecting the business in the long run. Marketing Automation Helps You … Continue reading 4 Ways to Take the Load off Your Small Business
How to Be Successful as a Small Business
Brandon Doyle — March 5, 2017 Follow @travelintweeter— March 5, 2017 Owning a small business is not just a job; it is a lifestyle. The small business lifestyle often means putting in a lot of long hours and a lot of hard work to help it grow. Keep a level head and give the business … Continue reading How to Be Successful as a Small Business
Boosting Small Business Sales Through Online Customer Engagement
Cent Muruganandam — December 12, 2016 Follow @centmuru— December 12, 2016 As you begin shifting your attention to online sales inside of your small business, there’s no better place to turn than customer engagement. By using simplistic online strategies, you can build a virtual footprint that leads clients directly to your doorstep. If you’re new … Continue reading Boosting Small Business Sales Through Online Customer Engagement
Small Business Owners Can Capitalize on Halloween Fun
by David Kiger Follow @davidkigerOctober 21, 2016 Halloween is big business, and just how big may be an eye-opener. Take the annual survey by the National Retail Federation, which estimates Halloween sales. This year, the federation is estimating the total Halloween spending this year to reach $ 8.4 billion. Here’s how that breaks down, according … Continue reading Small Business Owners Can Capitalize on Halloween Fun
Best Ways for Small Businesses to Plan for the Holidays
by Brian Stupp Follow @IOUFinancialSeptember 21, 2016 The holiday season means different things to business owners; while some experience a slow season, others have a surge in profits. Regardless, all small business owners need to prepare for this season, or your business could be negatively affected. Plan for Holiday Recognition and Marketing You must plan … Continue reading Best Ways for Small Businesses to Plan for the Holidays
5 Ways Your Small Business Can Capitalize on Olympic Hype
by Christine Watts Follow @IOUFinancialAugust 16, 2016 If you haven’t noticed, its Olympic season in Rio. If you have noticed, you are armchair-clutching, edge-of-your-seat watching, and stand-on-your-feet rooting for your favorite athlete to win gold and set him or herself apart from the competition. If you also are a business owner, you may be able … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Small Business Can Capitalize on Olympic Hype