Small businesses are in a unique position to create valuable customer experiences. Their products and services are often niche; the target customer is very defined; and business operations are agile and unconstrained by corporate rules and processes. Small businesses are also trusted for their inte
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10 Tips to Help You Build and Grow a Stand-Out Small Business Brand
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6 Low Cost Ways to Test your Business Idea
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From https://www.sba.gov 2963 days ago
So you’ve got a great idea for a new product or solution and you think it’ll be a sure-fire hit. Not so fast. To find out if your idea has traction, you need to test it.
It’s an often-overlooked step that can help you refine your offering and ensure a successful go-to-market strategy. So before Read More
It’s an often-overlooked step that can help you refine your offering and ensure a successful go-to-market strategy. So before Read More
8 Ways to Boost Your Email Open and Conversion Rates
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From https://fundbox.com 2968 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on March 25, 2016 7:38 pm
According to a survey by Constant Contact, 39% of business owners make email marketing their priority and consistently rank email as “the single most effective tactic for awareness, acquisition, conversion, and customer retention." Yet, one of the biggest challenges faced by any email marketer is g
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How to Avoid a Cash Flow Crisis as a Result of Winter Weather
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From https://fundbox.com 2981 days ago
Hate the rain, snow and ice? Sure it’s an inconvenience, but for small businesses the cost of winter weather can be devastating. Winter weather costs U.S. businesses $10 billion in combined economic and insured losses each year.
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How to Avoid Financial Losses in the Event of a Cyber Attack
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From https://fundbox.com 2984 days ago
Does identity theft keep you awake at night? These days there’s a good chance that you’ve had your identity stolen. But what about your business data? According to Travelers Insurance, 62% of cyber-breach victims are small to mid-size businesses. These businesses are also at the greatest risk of at
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8 Surefire Ways to Find the Right Accountant for Your Small Business
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Made Hot by: deanuk on February 27, 2016 3:40 pm
Small businesses and freelancers often bypass the services of an accountant, thinking they are too costly or simply not needed. But the smallest financial slip-up or oversight can hurt your business cash flow or even get you in trouble with the IRS.So how do you find the right fit, for your needs,
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How to Start a Retail Business
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From https://www.sba.gov 3011 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on February 11, 2016 3:44 pm
Starting a retail business (and joining the more than 24 million people who earn a living this way) can offer many rewards to the right kind of entrepreneur. But how do you go about getting started? Here are some steps that you will need to follow (from a business planning, structure, and legal per
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7 Ways Your Accounting Firm Can Bring More Value to Its Clients
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From https://fundbox.com 3012 days ago
Do you have a gut feeling that you need to grow and diversify your accounting business? Hoping to become a trusted advisor to small businesses in areas other than tax planning and preparation? Here are some strategies and tactics for growth that can help.
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My Client was Just Bought by a Large Company, Now What?
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From https://fundbox.com 3019 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on February 3, 2016 9:52 am
Mergers and acquisitions are up there with death and taxes as one of life certainties. But what happens when it strikes close to home and one of your business clients is acquired by a larger company. It’s a worrying time. But it doesn’t have to mean the end of that particular line of business. If y
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8 Ways to Generate Great PR for the Small Business on a Budget
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From https://fundbox.com 3032 days ago
Everyone wants good publicity, but running a small business on a budget means you often don’t have the time to concentrate on full-blown public relations (PR) efforts. But there are lots of things you can do to raise awareness of your brand, your products, and your successes – without breaking the
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