Almost every small business owner knows the frustration of a past due invoice. Late customer payments can be the number one culprit behind a small business’s stagnant cash flow. When invoices are paid late (or […]
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. But, there’s another way that they can siphon […]
As any small business owner knows, your website is one of the most vital components of your business. Whether you’re in e-commerce or not, it’s the first place potential customers will go to discover and decide […]
You’ve done your part: You delivered the product or service. Now, it’s time for your customer to do their part: Pay the invoice. Almost every small business owner knows the frustration of an unpaid invoice—in fact […]
You might be surprised to learn there are numerous apps that will allow you to scale your business and enhance productivity by removing the hassle you encounter in your administrative processes. According to research from […]
So, you’ve decided to become a freelancer. First off, congratulations! You’ve just joined the ranks of more than 57 million enterprising small business owners. But, once you’ve decided to give up the typical 9-5 life, you […]
If you’re a small business owner, you know firsthand that every dollar counts. The less you spend on activities that don’t directly impact your business, the more money you’ll be able to apply straight to […]
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. But, there’s another way that they can siphon off […]
Ask any business owner about their top business challenge today, and we’d wager to say that it’s attracting and retaining employees. And, while there are a host of factors involved in keeping employees satisfied—from offering […]
When you’re a solopreneur, being in charge of “human resources” is pretty easy. As a party of one, you can confidently take a vacation to Fort Lauderdale when you feel like it, choose your own […]
When you check your inventory on paper, or more likely in the computer, it seems you should have a lot of inventory of one particular item—and, yet, as you peruse the shelves or warehouse, you […]
After attending her local Chamber of Commerce meetings and presenting, or exhibiting, at various trade shows, small business owner Becky Beach was shocked to learn that the $1,000+ she spent on business attire to look […]
Almost every industry has a busy season that it “trains” for all year. Retail has the holiday rush. Restaurants and bars have bowl season. And, landscapers and contractors have the summer. If you’re just starting […]
If you’re an artisan or maker, you might dream of hitting a home run with a large retailer or national big box store. Creating something worth buying is every entrepreneur’s first challenge. After that, most […]
Raise your hand if you want to get paid faster. Yes, all hands raise, I presume? A method of payment that you might be overlooking is the eCheck. Here’s everything you wanted to know about […]
Restaurant owners wear numerous hats not just a chef’s hat. Chances are good that you write the menu, order the supplies, plan the promotions, schedule the workers, pay the bills—and when it’s busy, you likely […]
When you think of a killer loyalty program, what comes to mind? Free coffee from a punch-card? Free airline tickets from a credit card company? Maybe. But killer loyalty programs have the potential to offer […]
The concept of “brand” only matters to huge companies, right? Oh so wrong. In today’s world, where even tweens are focusing on their “personal brand,” every entrepreneur needs to consider what their company brand stands […]
Productivity, it is the key to our successes and the lack of it is often the cause of our failures. After all, the more you get done, the more time you have in your day […]
It was love at first sight. They swept in, full of ideas for streamlining processes, wooing customers or handling inventory. Before long, they were your right-hand. They completed you. But now, they’re saying they’re leaving… […]
If your new year’s resolution is to build your business in 2019, an excellent place to start is improving your website’s content and functionality. Here are 10 proven elements that will boost your website—and your […]
A whopping 96 percent of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) say they use social media in their marketing strategy, according to Social Media Examiner. However, not all of them are using it strategically—and that can […]
Any small business owner knows that time is money. So why are you throwing it out the window wasting it on these top common time wasters? There’s a reason that these particular activities are insidious, […]
You know a good personal credit score is critical for getting the best rates on everything from credit cards to mortgages and car loans. But did you know your business credit rating is just as […]
Small business owners often waste time. Even though a study conducted by TSheets found that nearly 60% of self-employed workers said they either worked every weekend or every other weekend, if you’re truly honest with […]