SBA blog

Facing the task of building a social media following for your small business can feel like an uphill battle. What's the use of wracking your brain to create engaging content when you have just a few dozen followers?

The internet has drastically affected all types of traditional small business marketing—except for one.

As a freelancer, single business owner or independent worker, taxes can get a bit tricky. Instead of waiting for the traditional tax season during the months of March and April, it's in your best interest to pay the government in periodic payments.

Don't think of a business plan as a formal document that's hard to do, useful only for startups, bank loan applications, and seeking investment. Think of it as a lean plan that's just lists and tables and is vital for optimizing business management.

CRM or customer relationship management systems can be an incredibly powerful tool to grow your business.

Do you remember when everybody practically everywhere was talking about Subway®? I sure do.Before I got into franchising, the idea of owning a Subway franchise was a hot topic. People from all walks of life wanted in.

Email marketing is just one of many ways to engage customers and ultimately lead them to purchase a product or service.

According to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com 3.7 million employees (2.8% of the workforce) now work from home at least half the time.

Credit plays an important role in your personal and business life. It impacts your purchasing power, the interest rates you'll pay, and the terms of repayment.

Does your small business need a copywriter? Many small business owners try to save money by writing copy for their marketing materials, websites and ads themselves.