7 Financial Facts Every Entrepreneur Should Know
You don’t have to be CPA or MBA to start or run a business. You don’t have to understand debits and credits, or be able to balance your books. But there are some financial facts you just plain need to know. Here’s a list. Related Article: 6 Essential Financial Tips for Small Business Owners Every…
Read MoreGetting Control of Your Email
The drive toward complex technical achievement offers a clue to why the U.S. is good at space gadgetry and bad at slum problems. ~John Kenneth Galbraith Email is one of those things you can both love and hate. Regardless of how you feel about it, the reality is you must deal with it each and…
Read MoreRebrand with Strategy Followed by Visuals
Let’s assume it’s time to rebrand your company. You came to this conclusion after realizing that sales are flat, the staff are tired and overall the business environment is challenged by a changing culture. What’s a brand to do? Now it’s time to do your homework. Rebranding involves 2 directions—a strategic and a visual solution.…
Read MoreShould You Classify Freelancers as Independent Contractors?
As a business owner, you have to make a lot of specific decisions about how your company operates. From where you purchase your inventory to how you stay in contact with your customers, you have a lot to take care of. But you may be overlooking some important factors that can dramatically change the way…
Read MoreDo You Know the Difference Between an Investment and an Expense?
What’s the difference between an investment and an expense? The difference is simple: one will start paying you back, and the other is a drain on your resources. A Bottom-Line Distinction Viewing all spending as investments instead of expenses will help guide better decisions. Say you need a new copier. Do you need it to…
Read MoreFranchisees Getting Involved with the Community
Successful franchisees know that they can’t leave all the marketing efforts to the franchise corporate office. When you think about which franchise business opportunity to choose, you should consider what kind of marketing strategies will work for each franchise you consider, and what resources you have in those areas. One type of marketing that can…
Read MoreState of Mobile Email for SMBs in 2015
Based on the growth in 2014, it was apparent that mobile email would be an even bigger deal in 2015. We haven’t been disappointed as email use on mobile devices took off at the beginning of 2015, with large growth in viewing and transacting on mobile phones. As mobile screens have increased in size and…
Read More5 Ways Blogging Will Boost Your Startup’s Reach
Blogging may seem like an online trend for teenagers and aspiring writers, but it is an essential tool for building the popularity of your startup. As a new business establishing your brand’s personality and building a client base, blogging is the perfect way to build relationships and establish your brand. Here are 5 ways blogging…
Read MoreWhich Tradeshow Display is Right for Your Small Business?
Attending a trade show can be one of the most beneficial things you do. Businesses exhibit at trade shows to learn about new trends, to meet vendors, to check out their competitors and, most importantly, to collect leads! If you are interested in attending a trade show and are in the process of purchasing a…
Read MoreMark Your Calendar: New Deadlines for IRS Business Taxes
We all know April 15 has been the traditional American Tax Day for generations. Some business taxes have also commonly been due by this day. However, Congress recently announced that the IRS will change several key tax deadlines for small business owners who’ve been used to using the same tax calendars each year. These tax…
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