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… Rieva Lesonsky is CEO and President of GrowBiz Media, a media company that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their … media influencers to help promote your business brand. For a small business, however, working with influencers can … They enjoy being known as the person who always has a recommendation for the best restaurant, best landscaper or …

… How Millennium Press Overcame a Crisis and Near Closure Kelly and Jim Sullivan started Millennium Press out of a one-car garage back in 1989. Their first big equipment purchase, a 2-color printing press – which went a long way to building …

… Cost You? August 22, 2019 When you think about adding a new employee to your payroll, determine what the actual … more about Barbara Weltman When you think about adding a new employee to your payroll, determine what the actual … above the basic wage or salary you agree to pay. There’s a rule of thumb that the cost is typically 1.25 to 1.4 times …

… How Much Energy Do You Need to Own and Operate a Franchise? April 26, 2018 There’s hard work, and there’s really hard work. Owning and operating a franchise business falls under “really hard work.” Are you … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read …

… 13, 2016 For every business, the cash flowing into a company is essential for covering the day to day expenses necessary to operate a business. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the …

… How to Open a Business Credit File September 14, 2017 As a business owner, it’s crucial to improve your company’s ability to acquire credit and funding. A business credit file is every bit as important as your …

… 30, 2016 Launching or transitioning your side job into a full-time venture is stressful, demanding and exciting. One … will vary from ind Ijeoma S. Nwatu Ijeoma S. Nwatu is a digital strategy and communications consultant. She is the … S. Nwatu Launching or transitioning your side job into a full-time venture is stressful, demanding and exciting. One …

… you that it’s perfectly normal to be fearful about owning a franchise business-or any business. As a matter of fact, if you weren’t afraid, it would cause me … Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, is the author of Become a Franchise Owner! and is a franchise ownership advisor. Read …

… How to do a Practical Lean Business Plan in Four Easy Steps May 10, … the benefit of business planning is putting off doing a plan because it seems too hard. Tim Berry Tim Berry is … an MBA from Stanford, has been married 46 years, and is a father of 5. Find him on Twitter as @Timberry, and blogging …

… independently owned businesses, which makes the holidays a critical time for the small business community. Make sure … your hours by opening earlier and closing later could have a big impact on sales. Be prepared for crowds : You’ll want … Pro tip: Checking last year’s orders could give you a baseline idea of the items you’ll need, from shipping …

… How to Protect Your Small Business from a Negative SEO Attack November 16, 2017 Negative SEO -- does … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and BizSugar.com, a small business social media site. Read more about Anita …

… would love falls flat. The new hire who seemed like a perfect fit for your company doesn’t work out. Your sales for the quarter have fallen far short of your goals. A regulatory change has dramatically increased your costs to produce your product. These are just a few examples of the sorts of failures businesses encounter. …

… 23, 2018 When it comes to online advertising, there’s a powerful technique called “retargeting.” On Google Adwords … ” but no matter what you call this method, it can be a game changer. Anita Campbell SBA Blog Contributor Anita … 6 million users annually, including Small Business Trends, a daily publication about small business issues, and …

… How Running a Small Business is Like Coaching a Football Team September 6, 2024 It may not be something … mind, but football coaches and small business owners have a lot in common. Paul Lester Social Media Manager Paul Lester …

… 140 centers and get all the resources they need to open a thriving business and overcome any obstacles they may be … out the applications needed to get the aid. Our nine-year  8(a) Business Development program  assists small, … marketplace through training and technical assistance. Our 8(a) program also ensures participants with equitable access …

… Woody’s Trucking started in Lester Prairie, MN with a handful of trucks, and their primary efforts spent hauling … Wood had their sights set on growing Woody’s Trucking into a model, family-owned enterprise with an unwavering … Trucking moved to Wilmar, MN, which has proven to be a significant milestone for the business. In 2015, Woody’s …

… Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have a strong history of entrepreneurship and small business … the U.S. today, generating around $50 billion of revenue a year. Native American business owners have made their mark … Association: www.nativecontractors.org National 8(a) Association: http://www.national8aassociation.org/ …

… Start and Grow Their Businesses February 7, 2023 Starting a business is a hallmark of the American Dream. This National … small business ownership. Starting Your Business Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, …

… of the first Women’s History Month, women still needed a male relative to co-sign if they were interested in applying for a business loan. Fast forward 35 years, and women-owned … Bureau. As  Women’s Small Business Month , October is a great time to celebrate the monumental strides women …

… many veterans are successful business owners. There is a lot of overlap between the traits that make a strong entrepreneur and the skills that veterans develop … many veterans are successful business owners. There is a lot of overlap between the traits that make a strong …