GoSmallBiz

GoSmallBiz.com offers small business consulting, CEO advice, and an extensive online learning center for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The mission of GoSmallBiz.com is simple – to improve the lives of its customers and give them a better chance at success. The GoSmallBiz business specialists have hundreds of years of combined business experience in both private and public companies, and represent all major industries and professions, including CPAs and specialists in finance, sales, marketing, HR, IT, and operations. Follow the GoSmallBiz on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google + for small business advice and best practices.

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4 Steps to Optimizing Your Company’s LinkedIn Presence

In the fast-paced digital business landscape of today, establishing a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any company. Among the myriad social media platforms available, LinkedIn stands out as a powerful tool…

Hiring Independent Contractors Can Be Tricky: Best Tips

Engaging an independent contractor can be a smart move for businesses looking to bring in specialized skills or complete short-term projects. Independent contractors offer valuable flexibility and expertise to your organization. However, before you jump…

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It’s Never Too Early to “Spring Clean” Your Business

Spring provides a great opportunity to analyze and reassess all aspects of your business to ensure better outcomes for the remainder of the fiscal year. Consider which areas need to be reined in. Not only…

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3 Important Tips for Hiring in a Tight Labor Market

Is your small business one of the millions still looking for workers? According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, “more than half of US small-business owners said they had open…

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Services Are Back: Are You Ready?

One of the lasting impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the way it changed consumers’ habits. Almost overnight, everyone stopped buying all kinds of things they had previously spent significant amounts of money on….

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Retaining Your Employees During the Great Resignation

Your employees are key to your success in business. Building a team of people who do perform well and deliver a great experience to your customers is not an option; it’s a requirement. So any time…

You’re Finally Re-opening! Don’t Forget Your Back-to-Business Checklist

With all states reopening to some degree and allowing business to get back to business, you’ll want to be sure you know all the rules and etiquette involved. Different states, and even different counties and…

GoSmallBiz Earns PCMag Editors’ Choice Award

“GoSmallBiz from Tarkenton Companies, Inc. is a web-based, template-driven system that offers business planning tools and other resources for small businesses. It begins at $99 per year or $14.95 per month. It can also be…

The Color of Branding

Color plays an important role in our daily lives, and over time, we’ve developed specific emotional reactions to different colors. These reactions have been shaped since birth and can vary based on geographical location, age, and gender.

What My Dog Taught Me About Social Media Marketing

There is no one person or way to learn to be successful in business. We have to borrow (aka steal) ideas and strategies from those around us who are successful. You can learn from other entrepreneurs, online blogs, or even your dog. Yes, your dog—or at least my dog, Lola.