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Get Your Business Found with a Great Google Business Listing
If you are engaged in any kind of search marketing, you are looking to leverage Google in every way. According to Vedran Tomic of Small Biz Trends, “80% of are people using search engines to find local information, so it is impossible to imagine a brick and mortar business that couldn’t benefit immensely from local search. ... -
The Perils of Using Personal Credit Cards to Fund Your Business
In my last post, I talked about funding your business with your retirement account. Now while that may at first seem crazy, there are some cases it can work but you must be careful. Other ways people have funded their business have involved using their personal credit cards. Yes, you might have heard amazing stories ... -
Ok, I need to write a business plan, now what?
CLICK ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD: 15 Steps Writing a Winning Business Plan Many of you who follow this blog are small business owners and you have either wrote your first business plan or about to start on the journey. For some it might seem like an easy task but I will bet that it seems easier to ... -
Understanding the Difference between a Tax Accountant and Tax Preparer
Starting to get those tax documents in the mail? I know that I am and the time has come to get my corporate returns ready for March 15 and the personal ones for April 15. If you are new to starting a business, then you might have had a personal accountant do it but if ... -
Twitter Marketing for Your New Business
If you are doing any kind of online marketing these days and social media is in the conversation, you have probably heard of Twitter. However, knowing about it is very different than knowing how to use it. The basic premise is to say what you are up to in 140 characters. Yeah, that is very ... -
Do It Yourself Marketing Lessons for Your Small Business
Being in business the last 10 years has let me experience three bubbles, two major recessions and two booms that show me one simplistic thing – provide something that people will need and if you stay competitive, you should be able to stay in business. One thing I always say to people is that “people buy ... -
Understanding the New Entrepreneur
If you follow the Grow Smart Business blog, you might have heard about the new report on “The Rise of the Homepreneur” and this new type of entrepreneur. Recently, I came across this presentation on “The New Entrepreneur” published by Grasshopper.com and Trendspotting.com. Some interesting take aways: 39 is the Average age of ... -
Is Your Ego Too Involved in Your Business?
Is Your Ego Too Involved in Your Business? This is a guest post by Carol Roth writes Unsolicited Business Advice (TM) for aspiring entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and other small business owners, at CarolRoth.com and you can find her on Twitter as @caroljsroth There’s no question that a new business takes an investment of resources including money, time and ... -
Smart Ways to Manage Your Business Finances
Ever wanted to know what tips and resources you need when running your own smart business in order to manage your finances? David Cotriss wrote eight great tips on how to help your small business handle its finances. You can read the original article here: Find the best local credit union. Given their frequent willingness to ... -
Capitalism and Social Good – The New Double Bottom Line
Before we dive in, it is important to note that my background is traditional for-profit ventures and my bachelors degree is in accounting. Last year I created a non-profit with two other people and I have been learning about non-profit accounting practices. During this time, I have learned about an emerging trend in corporate giving ...
Get Your Business Found with a Great Google Business Listing
If you are engaged in any kind of search marketing, you are looking to leverage Google in every way.
According to Vedran Tomic of Small Biz Trends, “80% of are people using search engines to find local information, so it is impossible to imagine a brick and mortar business that couldn’t benefit immensely from local search. ...
The Perils of Using Personal Credit Cards to Fund Your Business
In my last post, I talked about funding your business with your retirement account. Now while that may at first seem crazy, there are some cases it can work but you must be careful. Other ways people have funded their business have involved using their personal credit cards. Yes, you might have heard amazing stories ...
Ok, I need to write a business plan, now what?
CLICK ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD: 15 Steps Writing a Winning Business Plan
Many of you who follow this blog are small business owners and you have either wrote your first business plan or about to start on the journey. For some it might seem like an easy task but I will bet that it seems easier to ...
Understanding the Difference between a Tax Accountant and Tax Preparer
Starting to get those tax documents in the mail? I know that I am and the time has come to get my corporate returns ready for March 15 and the personal ones for April 15. If you are new to starting a business, then you might have had a personal accountant do it but if ...
