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Three Keys to Managing Your Finances as a New Business Owner
Editorial Team2022-05-24T14:52:50-04:00If you’re considering starting a business, you’re probably really good at something. Maybe you make the best cupcakes, the most beautiful websites or give the best haircuts. Whatever it is – you have a skill or talent that you’ve carefully crafted over time and a tremendous amount of passion. For new and prospective entrepreneurs, however,...
Business Credit Cards: A 6 Point Guide for Small Business Owners
Editorial Team2022-05-23T21:55:57-04:00As a small business owner, you know that a credit card can be a helpful tool for managing your business’s finances. It’s also an excellent way to provide your employees with the means to handle their business expenses. But if they're not used correctly, credit cards can quickly get out of control and cause severe...
5 Smart Cash Flow Tips from Dun and Bradstreet Exec
Ramon Ray2022-05-17T15:29:21-04:00Joe Pascaretta knows a thing or two about small business growth. Yes, he heads small business marketing for Dun and Bradstreet but he has also run a landscaping business and he and his team speak to thousands of business owners year. Listen to our interview here on SoundCloud or here on Apple iTunes or other...
Learn to Tell Your Stories, to Help Your Influence Grow
Editorial Team2022-05-16T14:05:59-04:00Digital evangelist and and author Vala Afshar, a former key executive for Salesforce, recently noted: “Read to improve your writing. Write to improve your thinking. Speak to improve your storytelling.” His remark is profound, and should resonate highly with the readers of Smart Hustle. Think about the many headlines competing for our time and attention...
8 Tips to Help You Improve SEO and Attract More Customers
Editorial Team2022-05-15T17:39:53-04:00If you're a small business with an online presence, then you know that SEO is essential in order to be found by potential customers. In this post, we will discuss five ways that you can improve your SEO and see better rankings in search engines. These eight tips are easy to implement and can...
Use Bundling To Increase Your Cash Flow
Editorial Team2022-05-12T08:30:15-04:00You see it everywhere. In the airport, on Amazon, in college bookstores, and carpet cleaning services, bundling is the open secret used to increase cash flow. The basic truth is – it works. What is Bundling Bundling is combing items that are often bought together at a perceived discount or convenience. The thought process behind it...
10 Financial Decisions Before Starting Your First Business
Editorial Team2022-05-12T08:43:35-04:00Some people believe that launching a business is stressful. Uncertainty exists no matter how well you plan your to-do list or schedule your time. However, there are two sides to a coin. Most businesses collapse due to financial factors such as the entrepreneur running out of cash, being incapable of paying workers, or not...
Zoho Marketing Plus Is A Powerful Solution for Total Marketing
Ramon Ray2022-05-12T07:32:33-04:00Marketing is not easy. So many companies use a variety of tools, apps, sticky notes and Excel to manage their marketing. You've got the copywriter, the designer, the brand manager and other people all involved. The challenge? How do they communicate, follow up, keep track of deadlines and so much more. Thankfully there's a better solution than trying...
How Can Small Biz Connect with Big Brands?
Editorial Team2022-05-11T20:27:31-04:00Do 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...
How to Safeguard Your Business During High Inflation
Editorial Team2022-05-10T08:26:40-04:00We are living through a period of high inflation, at levels that haven’t been seen in decades. Small business owners are worried about inflation hurting their businesses; a recent survey of small business owners conducted by Wave found that 36% of small business owners are concerned about the impact of inflation on their businesses in...
Can You Create Culture In A Remote Work World?
Ramon Ray2022-05-08T23:22:04-04:00Company 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...
How Business Owners Can Prepare for a Powerful Podcast Interview
Editorial Team2022-05-08T21:56:52-04:00For any business owner looking to amplify their exposure, make connections to a larger audience, and create meaningful conversation, podcasts are a great avenue to do so. A relatively new idea for getting a company’s name out there, podcasts require someone’s attention for longer than a thirty-second commercial could ever do. Luckily, they’re usually...