Helpful Tips for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses.
“You need an app.” How many times have small business owners across the country heard that phrase from one of their customers or business partners? Moving into the world of mobile experiences can be a big undertaking and costs can quickly skyrocket. Which, for a small business, is likely an additional expense that’s difficult to plan for. Not to mention the hours of research and development are …
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We’re all familiar with Small Business Saturday, the national holiday that occurs on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year and drives revenue and customer interest across small businesses of many industries. The day was founded in 2010 by American Express amidst a recession to encourage people to shop small and bring in more holiday shopping revenue for small businesses. In 2018, on its eighth …
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As small businesses know, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Being small has lots of advantages — but cybersecurity is one area where small businesses often lack the upper hand. While large enterprises have the resources to protect their networks against the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, smaller businesses have tighter budgets and fewer resources — one of the main reasons …
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This past year, over a thousand online retailers -- from big companies, like Domino's, to SMBs faced Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) web accessibility lawsuits from plaintiffs alleging barriers to digital access. There’s no doubt that 2020 will see even more. It’s a trend that’s been a long time coming: The past few years have seen an influx surge in lawsuits against companies for failing …
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It’s no secret that the end of the calendar year can be a hectic time for small business owners. But in the age of ecommerce and omnichannel selling, retailers preparing for the coming year must consider far more than just stocking shelves and staffing up. Here are a few things small business owners should consider as they prepare themselves and their systems for 2020. Payments trends impacting …
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Do you have a feeling your business should be online but have no clue where to start? Or maybe you’re struggling to measure the exact value of online marketing when your customers are coming to you through other channels. Either way, you’re not alone. According to a 2018 survey by Clutch, 36% of small businesses don’t have websites. The top reasons range from not seeing the need for one in …
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LinkedIn is a powerful social media platform for businesses, job seekers and those looking to build and expand professional connections. It has immense potential as a marketing and promotional tool. When you get the hang of LinkedIn, your business will be receiving the exposure it longed for. It’s time for you to utilize LinkedIn and start promoting your business and build valuable …
Technology and business go hand-in-hand in today’s world. There are unlimited solutions available to automate processes and provide useful oversight of business practices to help startups and small businesses succeed. However, these tools all come at a price. So, with the undersized budgets that are typical for most entrepreneurial ventures, funding IT operations can be a bit of a …
If you just opened a small business you may lack the funds to buy expensive accounting programs or to hire a bookkeeper. You have a great business idea but you don’t have any accounting experience. This can prove to be quite detrimental: according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more …
From the moment small business (SMB) owners decide to hang their first shingle, they’re faced with many important questions about how to define their company. A critical first question that must be answered at the start is “how can I create processes that employees can replicate to streamline the …
I spent over 20 years as a chief financial officer (CFO) of various companies, and I’ve owned my collection agency for over a decade, so I’ve seen a lot of contracts. A large percentage of the contracts I’ve seen lack one or more key provisions that would make collecting on an unpaid invoice much …
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