Category: Small Business Tips

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Small Business Growing Pains and How to Overcome Them

by Jonathan Dyer
Growing pains are a normal part of running a successful small business. That said, these challenges are something that need to be considered ahead of time in order to resolve them as quickly as possible when they do arise.
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3 Quick Tips for Promoting Your Small Business with Tie-Ins

by Jonathan Dyer 2
Solar eclipses may not happen every day, but other promotional opportunities certainly do. Make sure your small business is taking advantage of appropriate tie-ins and using them to score some free publicity. Whether you put your efforts exclusively into social media, choose to reach out to potential news outlets, or blog about it on your own site, these tie-ins can help you reach new potential customers in a non-intrusive and...
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What to Do (and Not to Do) When Developing a New Business Idea

by Jonathan Dyer
Dreaming up a brilliant idea for a new small business can be thrilling. As a result there may be the temptation to essentially go from "zero to sixty" and rush through the planning process. Unfortunately this mode of attack can often lead to financial disaster should your idea fall apart before fruition or you end up changing your mind about certain details.
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Time Theft: What It Is and How It's Hurting Your Small Business

by Jonathan Dyer
Despite a somewhat confusing — if not humorous — name, time theft can be a serious issue for small business owners. Whether intentionally or not, your employees could be wasting your payroll budget and hurting your businesses profitability.
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How New Tools from Facebook and Google Can Benefit Small Businesses

by Jonathan Dyer
There's good reason why Facebook and Google are the current kings of the Internet: they know how to help other businesses. With the recent release of Facebook's Find Wi-Fi feature and the enhancement made to Google's Test My Site offering, these companies have given small businesses more opportunity to make a splash online and gain new customers. So even if you aren't the most tech-savvy entrepreneur, these free tools can...
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4 Qualities That Make For a Great Entrepreneur

by Jonathan Dyer
There are many aspects that ultimately make for a great entrepreneur. From work ethic to ability, every business owner will have their set of strengths and weaknesses that may help or hinder them. That said, if entrepreneurs can learn to be frugal, decisive, collaborative, and motived, chances are they'll be able to go a long way.
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Starting Your Own Business? Take Care of These Things First

by Jonathan Dyer
While it may be hard to know exactly when the right time is to make the leap and start your own company, there are a few things you'll want to take care of before finalizing your decision. By having a solid business plan in place, knowing your options for funding, and keeping the door open opportunities at your current job, you'll set yourself up for a greater chance of success...
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The Pros and Cons of the Remote Work Revolution

by Jonathan Dyer
Even with a host of new technologies available to businesses and employees, remote working is still a controversial and complicated topic. However it's important to remember that what works for one company may not work for another (and vice versa).