How to Scale the Power of Small Teams  

  Startups consist almost exclusively of small teams. This helps them develop a solid core and focus on important aspects of every successful business, such as communication and a sense of community that works towards a common goal. Because the small teams are faced with handling a large number of responsibilities at once, they’re incredibly flexible. Collaboration is, in fact, … Read More

What Makes Startups Succeed When 40 Percent Fail?  

Perhaps you’ve heard the alarming statistics that the majority of startups fail within their first year. In fact, almost half of the new companies would disappear within the first couple of years after they’ve been founded. So, what’s the secret to success when it comes to startups? Plan A clear, concise, and formal plan is essential to guarantee your company’s … Read More

5 Steps to Take to Start Your Small Business Blog Today

Your online business presence isn’t limited to having a website or a social media profile. More and more small business owners start their own blogs to bring in more traffic and potential leads. If you’re one of them, here are the 5 steps you’ll need to take to do it correctly: Choose your blogging platform The most commonly used one … Read More

How to Manage Your Brand’s Social Life

Whether you’re managing a brand or a persona online, you’re undoubtedly aware of the importance of social media. Many businesses are active in social media but simply aren’t doing enough to manage their “social life.” There’s often no clear strategy, no direction, and no means to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. In order to get the most out of … Read More

4 Steps to Break the Patterns that Undermine Your Success and Happiness

All of us have the best intentions for our lives whether it’s to exercise, eat healthier, or spend more time expanding our skills and knowledge for our given profession. But as you may already know, intentions are not enough to make the needed changes and create success in your life. The problem really lies in the patterns or habits that … Read More

Small Businesses Struggle to Prove Facebook ROI: New Research  

  If you’re a small business owner, reducing your expenses is perhaps one of your major priorities – especially when it comes to marketing. Facebook is currently one of the best marketing platforms that allows you to promote your business and raise awareness of your brand without spending a fortune. Does your Facebook marketing campaign, however, really yield any results? … Read More

Poll: Most small business owners oppose LGBT discrimination

LGBT communities and individuals have become the major topic of conversation not just in the US, but worldwide. The issue that is commonly discussed is whether small business owners actually oppose or support the LGBT discrimination – in other words, whether they feel entitled to refuse service to аn LGBT, individual. To survey the opinions on the matter, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner … Read More

How To Quickly Master Social Media Marketing For Small Business

Social media marketing is currently on the rise, with more and more small business owners investing in Facebook ads and online promotions. Social media has evolved to become a key player in every small business and knowing how to employ social media marketing the right way can mean the difference between success and failure. Choose your social media platform Not … Read More

5 Steps Entrepreneurs Should Take Before Seeking Investment

Preparation is the most important aspect of ensuring that you secure investment capital for your business venture. You want to show investors that they are dealing with somebody that’s going to create a business that can successfully generate profits. After all, they are investing their money to get a return on investment. Here are five steps you need to take … Read More

How You Should Upgrade Your Personal Image

Have you ever thought about the role your professional image plays in your success? Although it may seem superficial or unnecessary, people will perceive you differently and thus, treat you differently based on your image. While image is often associated with appearance in the business setting, it goes far beyond that. Here are some of the various ways you can … Read More