Taking your goods to a trade show is a smart way to meet a lot of new customers face to face. According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, 92 percent of trade show attendees are looking for new products.…
Once you get a business off the ground, your next hurdle is finding more customers. You want to keep growing, but where do you start? How do you reach customers outside your area? How do you make bigger sales? One…
Congratulations on having a skill or business idea worth sharing with the world. Owning a business is a challenge, but it’s the best job security anyone can have. If you want a successful business to last, you have to create…
As a small business owner, you may not have the luxury of an in-house accountant to assist you with your tax preparation each year. In fact, according to Bloomberg, about 46% of business owners don’t work with an accountant at…
As the New Year rolls in, many people are making resolutions— promises to live a healthier lifestyle, lose a certain number of pounds, follow a clean diet, travel somewhere new, or achieve a career goal. The New Year is a…
Small Business Saturday, November 26, is a can’t-miss marketing and sales opportunity for your business. It was originally started in 2010 by American Express, as a way of encouraging people around the country to shop at small, local businesses between…
Attending trade shows is a great way to get your business in front of other businesses in your industry, make connections, and network with potential customers and business partners. However, if you’re getting a booth at a trade show for the…
They say it takes money to make money, and this is true in some ways. However, in the early stages of a startup, you have to be frugal. It’s important to take the time to really consider what’s worth spending…
Hiring great employees is essential to the survival of any small business. However, to get the best talent in the door, you’ll need to offer appealing benefits, which can get expensive. Here are some ideas for employee perks to attract…
It happens to the best of us; you’ve gotten a great night sleep, but for some reason around 3 pm you can’t seem to keep your eyes open. If you start working early in the morning, you’re bound to hit…