As a small business owner, finding ways to cut back on operating costs wherever possible is essential, and one way this is possible is with shipping. If you ship products to customers, it may seem like there’s no way around the costs associated with it. And while there are some static costs involved, there are … Continued
Trade shows are a great opportunity for small business owners to showcase their products and services, network and build connections with other business professionals, increase brand visibility, boost sales and leads, and uncover the latest leading trends in their industry. However, there are many moving parts to a trade show that attendees need to consider. … Continued
With fall right around the corner, now can be a great time to plan your small business’s transition out of the summer months into the last quarter of the year. If summer was a bit slower for your business, determining what goals you want to reach before the new year is important, and this is … Continued
Does your small business have a recession game plan? While no one wants to predict a negative future, it is something that small business owners should prepare for ahead of time to help navigate the choppy waters if (and when) the economy faces a recession. A recession, in its most basic definition, involves a general … Continued
Whether it is your grand opening, a big event or you are looking for a refresh to your retail window, signage offers small businesses an excellent opportunity to help push a message out to the public and pull potential customers in. Navigating which type of sign product will work best for what you are trying … Continued
In the sea of tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook comments, Pinterest boards and swipe-ups, it is common to feel overwhelmed at the thought of navigating the ever-changing, often uncertain social media waters. For small business owners trying to maintain and grow a social media presence and connect with the public while juggling a multitude of other … Continued
Concurrent with the rise of online shopping we have seen over the last few years, has been the rise in “porch piracy”. This refers to an incident in which an individual steals a package that has been left unattended near the main area of a residence, such as a porch, before the intended recipient can … Continued
Finding apps that help your small business prosper is not an easy task. Most small business owners have faced that dreadful “download and delete” experience, which happens when you think you found a worthwhile app, only to realize it doesn’t offer what you need. With so many options out there, it can be difficult to … Continued