Starting your own business is considered by many people to be the definition of self-reliance. I know this was my first impression of what it’s like to be a small business owner. But as time went on and my experience in business grew, it occurred to me this couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is that businesses, just like individuals, come to depend on a network … [Read more...]
As your small business grows into something bigger, your ability to manage everything yourself begins to dwindle. It simply becomes too difficult to keep putting on different hats at various parts of the day for 60+ hours a week. At some point you have to admit you need help. But while hiring employees represents a large portion of the solution to this problem, it isn’t the … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs are often seen as individuals who achieve business success on their own. While it’s true that entrepreneurial success is driven primarily by the vision and leadership of a single person, that doesn’t mean this individual is able to accomplish their business goals entirely on their own. Even so-called solopreneurs are eventually going to depend on one or more … [Read more...]
As a local business owner who doesn’t sell anything online and depends on customers living in their area, it’s easy to assume you don’t need to focus too much energy on building your SEO. That’s more for online or worldwide businesses, right? Wrong. Even as a local business that makes profit from local trade primarily (hairdressing salons, coffee shops, electricians) … [Read more...]
Everybody understands the importance of promoting a business, but not everyone is gifted at finding ways to extend their clientele reach. It can be particularly difficult to market a construction company or contractor as new and exciting. Here are a few simple steps to get your construction business noticed. Set a Budget When planning a marketing campaign, it’s important to … [Read more...]
As the digital marketing movement continues to gain momentum, businesses need to develop innovative ways to tap the potential of online marketing and to promote visibility in the vast online marketplace. If you are on your way to launch a start-up or you want to grow your business, it's time to investigate how digital marketing can help you boost the online presence of your … [Read more...]
The future looks bright for small businesses, with consumers increasingly drawn towards shopping small. At Vistaprint, we recently surveyed 1,500 U.S. consumers, and more than three-quarters said that shopping at or using a small business is important to them. The main driver is the impact these businesses have on the local community. In fact, more than double the number of … [Read more...]
Running a small business is no easy task. You’re constantly spinning plates, trying to develop and maintain a loyal customer base while still making money in the process. Luckily, 70 percent of small businesses last at least two years. To make sure your business is a part of this majority, here are a few steps you can take. Grow at the Right Rate Common sense says that the … [Read more...]
One of the biggest hurdles that you will face as a start-up is the task of raising awareness and getting word about your new business out to the masses. Many people prefer to stick to what they know, meaning that they are more likely to choose businesses or services whose names are already familiar to them, rather than taking a gamble on something new. For that reason, it is … [Read more...]
As with almost everything, marketing has evolved with the times. Just seeing the changes from the 1990s vs. 2017 is enough to give anyone a blast from the past. The advent of new technologies and trends meant businesses had to change the way they marketed their product or services to people. Remaining stagnant meant financial death, so companies throughout time have molded … [Read more...]
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