Inventory woes

Too Much Inventory Can Harm Your Business – 10 Tips

Running a business successfully takes accurate planning and forecasting. It’s normal to have the number of clients you service fluctuate over time and for business to come in surges and spurts. Some industries are busier at specific times of the year and find recurring downtimes that fit predictable patterns. In others, however, what’s hot one...

Self Made Boss - Books Review

Small Innovations Can Make Big Results New Book from Square Execs

  The book, Self-Made Boss is your roadmap to help you start, grow and eventually if you wish, sell your business. Lauren Weinberg, CMO of Square, and Jackie Reses, Luna Financial Group and former Square excec, teamed up to put together a book which is a "soup to nuts" guide for aspiring and existing small business...

CRM software

Customer Relationship Management for Small Businesses: The Benefits of a CRM

What is CRM and why do you need it? CRM is a customer database to help you keep track of customer interactions with your business so you can serve them better. CRM stands for "customer relationship management" CRM helps you follow up with potential customers. The lack of follow up is one of the biggest reasons...

Professional Community

Finding Your Professional Community – 3 Things To Look For

As small business owners navigate the challenges of inflation, the importance of peer support is paramount. Given that online communities have grown 3X in the last seven years, reaching revenues of $1.2 billion in 2021, it’s clear there’s a demonstrated need for such digital kinship. Especially in specific fields like B2B marketing and sales, it...

Mentorship

How Mentorship Gives Entrepreneurs a Competitive Edge

With many companies today struggling to attract and retain talent, a culture of mentorship will put your company ahead of the competition. Nearly 50 million workers resigned in 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including a record-breaking 4.5 million quitting last November. Even before The Great Resignation, an estimated 33 percent of new...

How small biz can partner with big brands

How Can Small Biz Connect with Big Brands?

  Do you dream about partnering your small business with a multi-million dollar brand? Exposure to industry giants can bring entrepreneurs new opportunities to create and sell to different markets. And with the right gumption, anything is possible. Today, 57% of companies use partnerships to further their brand. Not only is it beneficial for companies to...

Remote Work and Culture

Can You Create Culture In A Remote Work World?

Company culture isn't just about ping pong tables and happy hours. It's the set of values, behaviors, and beliefs that shape how your employees work together and how they interact with customers. Creating a strong company culture is essential for any business, but it can be especially challenging for small businesses.  If you have remote...