Whether you’ve been in business 10 days, 10 months, or 10 years, it’s time for a “make-over” for your small business. If you’re going to survive and thrive in the Covid-dominated economy, it’s time to think of your small business as a startup. Remember what it was like? You had an idea, a dream. You …
Six Steps To Take Before The End Of The Year In Your Small Business
Yes, I know you’re busy with the holidays in your small business. But you’ve only got a few more days to make the most of 2019. In the waning days of December, you can take a few steps to reduce your taxes, improve your retirement, and feel more secure as you enter 2020. 1. Spend …
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Chinese Powerhouse Aims for US Small Business
If yours is a small business interested in selling through online platforms, there’s a ‘new’ online platform looking for you. While I’ve used the term ‘new,’ Alibaba.com—part of the Alibaba Group—is not new at all. Often called “the Amazon of China,” the 20-year-old Alibaba Group has recently announced opportunities for American businesses to sell to …
Hey Gig Workers: Are You Really Self-Employed?
Is an Uber driver a small business owner? Or are they an exploited employee? That question matters to your small business because there’s a war going on over the question of “employee status.” Whether you’re a gig worker, service provider, consultant, or one of the hundreds of other kinds of self-employed entrepreneurs—or you hire those …
6 Ways to Finally Clean Up Your Small Business
It’s “Earth Week,” so it’s time to talk about how you can help protect the environment in your small business. In particular, what are you going to do with all that tech trash you have? If you own a small business, you probably create a whole bunch of tech waste. Look around. I bet you …
If You Want to Reach Millennials, Small Biz Owner, Do This
“Don’t hate, hydrate,” screamed the ad on the poster. Now, it may seem crazy, or craven, to use a social message to sell skin cream…
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Women Business Owners: Time to Stick Together
What if you wanted an easy way to help women business owners succeed? If when you went to buy something or hire someone…
You Won’t Guess the Biggest Girls Business Training Program
Can you guess the number one entrepreneurial training program for girls in the United States? Surprise! It’s the Girl Scouts. National Girl…
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Shutdown Hurt Your Small Biz?
No one is paying small businesses back. The federal government shutdown may be over—at least temporarily—and some government…
