One question that many new small business owners consider is this: can I open up my doors without first establishing a presence on the Internet? In other words, if I don’t have a website am I destined to fail?
This bit of negative thinking can sometimes hold entrepreneurs from selling their products or offering their services when they are otherwise ready to do so. They believe that they…
What’s the Difference Between Organic and Paid Traffic, and Which Is More Important
May 14, 2018
As a small business owner with a website, it’s not enough to create it and sit back. You’ve got to make your website work for you. To do that, you’ve got to understand the difference between paid and organic traffic and what each means to your small…
One of the most frequent questions we get from small business owners is this: How do I know I need a point of sale (POS) system? The answer we give is always a simple one. If you are are ready to or already are accepting credit and debit card payments, you need a POS.
Have you ever gone to work in a good mood, only to have a conversation with someone in a bad mood? Chances are, you found your own mood deflated. Attitudes are as contagious as the flu, and a few bad apples in your office can quickly bring down the culture of your entire…
Whether you’re running a house cleaning business, an accounting practice or a even a fireworks stand, there are some pages that every small business website truly has to have. While some of it comes down to providing the info your customer needs, there are sometimes other…
What’s your story? We aren’t asking you about your personal narrative, rather your business one. If you don’t know what we’re asking you, it’s time you do a bit of research. Storytelling is big in business and it’s what could put you over…
As a small business owner, you need a website. It really is that simple. The days are gone when you could just hand out business cards and flyers and hope to get the word out about your company and the services you offer. Chances are that you have heard of at least one web…
It’s been over a month since the Federal Communications Commission repealed an Obama-era protection in the technology industry: Net neutrality. Along with the end to net neutrality came a termination of security and data privacy rules. Critics were immensely concerned…
Everything in your business isn’t going to be sunshine and roses. You may feel as though giving up is the right thing to do every so often. You may even consider it every single day. When you have time to think straight, you know that you don’t want to throw in…
You’ve found this article because you are looking for ways to boost your productivity. You’ve already read about how you can organize your time more efficiently. You know that you should delegate some of your daily duties to someone you trust. What you may not…