Top 5 Tips for New Restaurant Owners
Opening a new restaurant can be a challenge. There are so many things to consider, from hiring staff to writing a business plan. Check out some of the areas that the restaurant owner should focus on before opening their doors. Don’t Assume Your Business Will Boom Overnight Your patrons aren’t going to flock to your…
Read More5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Local Courier Service
There can be many reasons why using a traditional mail service would be a bad idea. They fail where local courier services succeed, as using a courier service can have many advantages. Here we look at the top five reasons why using a local courier service could be preferable over other forms of mail delivery.…
Read MoreHow to Avoid the Social Media Storm
Previously, we dug into the details of two very different but very visible social media storms and how the brands (Crock-Pot and Old Navy) dealt with the unexpected spotlight. Don’t think for a minute that your local business is immune to the same sort of trouble. The good and the bad of social media is…
Read More9 Skills That Will Help New Lawyers Start a Business
Less than 2 percent of law school graduates move directly into solo practice after passing the bar. The majority (almost 46 percent) take positions with existing law firms, while others take positions in government, business, public interests, clerkships, and education. Comparatively, about 8 percent of MBA graduates immediately go into business for themselves after finishing…
Read MoreHow to Avoid the Social Media Storm
Previously, we dug into the details of two very different but very visible social media storms and how the brands (Crock-Pot and Old Navy) dealt with the unexpected spotlight. Don’t think for a minute that your local business is immune to the same sort of trouble. The good and the bad of social media is…
Read MoreBaby Boomers May Be Your Biggest Startup Competitors
Contrary to what you might guess, the highest rate of entrepreneurial growth over the last few years is not Gen-Y upstarts, but Boomers over the age of 50, now called encore entrepreneurs. In fact, according to the latest Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent press reports, these Baby Boomers are actually driving a new…
Read More3 Ways to Raise ROI & Grow Your Business with Content Marketing
A friend recently asked if I could recommend any good books for learning SEO principles. And despite working as an SEO specialist and consultant, I didn’t have any recommendations for him. Why? The principles of SEO and content strategy are constantly evolving—so much so that books can be outdated by the time they’re published. And…
Read More9 Skills That Will Help New Lawyers Start a Business
Less than 2 percent of law school graduates move directly into solo practice after passing the bar. The majority (almost 46 percent) take positions with existing law firms, while others take positions in government, business, public interests, clerkships, and education. Comparatively, about 8 percent of MBA graduates immediately go into business for themselves after finishing…
Read More8 Crafts to Make and Sell for Profit
Selling crafts is a lucrative way to tap into the ecommerce sector. The market size is worth over $36 billion in the US, and the opportunities are massive. However, not every DIY craft have enough demand. When doing product research, focus on the sweet spot: These are 8 crafts ideas that can inspire you to…
Read MoreWhy Your Small Business Should Start a WordPress Website
The time for digital lethargy has passed… If you run a small business, you NEED an online presence. It’s as simple as that. Today’s consumers—your customers—have a certain expectation for the availability of information. They want to unlock their smartphone, type a query or business name into Google, and decide whether or not they want…
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