Category Archives: Small business

If I Were Starting Social Media from Zero

A couple of months ago without notice, all of the social media sharing counters on my primary website had reverted to zero. Just like that, thousands of shares that had accumulated over a period of nearly seven years had vanished. Why is this significant? Social sharing is what is known as “social proof.”  It’s evidence [...]

5 Lesser Known Social Networks to Consider for Your Business

Send to Kindle Social media. We know all about the big networks. Ask anyone to name a social network, and you’ll most likely hear them say, “Facebook” or perhaps, “Twitter.” And if you press them further you might get them to mention YouTube, Google +, or Foursquare, and maybe even LinkedIn. These are the networks [...]

4 Smart Investments Sure to Help Your Business Grow Up

When you’re ready for your small business to grow up, there are many different steps that you could take to get things rolling. It can be difficult to decide where to invest your limited capital so that you get the most bang for your buck. Here are four smart investments that you may want to [...]

How to Start an Internet Marketing Business on a Budget

Starting an Internet marketing business can be both rewarding and lucrative. One thing that makes starting this type of business so great is that it does not require a lot of startup capital. If you are working with a limited budget, it is possible to form your own Internet marketing business as long as you [...]

5 Tips for Designing a Company Logo That Wows

Not all entrepreneurs are crummy artists, but there are certainly those among us who could use an art lesson or two. If you are less-than-gifted in the art department, designing your own company logo can be a daunting task. You can always hire an outside designer to help out, but if you are running low [...]

Get Agile: Letting the Control Freak Go

It is an addiction, after all, isn’t it? That electric surge which rushes through your veins and leaves you feeling out-of-body elated when a creative idea (which you’ve brewed up) comes off for your business. Or that tingling on the back of your neck when you suddenly see yourself closing out that key deal which [...]

Social Media is Still Uncharted Waters

When you are embarking on a journey whose destination is uncertain, you have to get comfortable with uncertainty. When it comes to social media, uncertainty has been, and for the foreseeable future, will necessarily be part of its use in your marketing equation. These are uncharted waters. Everyone is still learning. So, small businesses simply [...]

5 Things The Stock Market Will Do For Small Businesses This Year

SourceWith the prospective crash of the European stock market this year, it can seem dismal for the overall prospective of the global economy, but there are still many things to be hopeful about for the US Economy. Because the US Economy is something t…

8 Tips For Driving Traffic From Your Facebook Page To Your Website

If you're a small business owner struggling hard to boost your website's traffic then you need to read on.For any business it's very important to connect with its target audience. And this is where social media comes into the picture.Social…

Importance of Checking Business Credit Regularly

Credit agencies play an important role in making decisions with regards as to who would be qualified for low-interest loans. These are also used by investors to make decisions on which businesses should they support. Thus, you should be aware on the performance of your credit rating. This is one important aspect because of the [...]