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When I started my company five years ago, it didn’t occur to me that this might be a permanent thing. In fact for years, it felt like I was just this side of working as a barista at my local coffee shop. It’s only now, five years in, that I realize:

I’m an entrepreneur for life. Read More

When putting together a business proposal for a prospective client, it’s important to do your homework. Slapping together a proposal that’s identical to one you gave another client won’t address this particular client’s specific needs, so it’s important to customize it to fit. Here are more tips to Read More

For years, local businesses shunned websites and internet marketing because they assumed they didn’t need it. After all, being listed in the Yellow Pages was sufficient, right? These days, no matter if you serve a one-mile radius or a 10,000-mile radius, being online is a necessity. Read More

Here's an informative infographic about where small businesses are in marketing. It's taken years, but they're finally on board with SEO, social media and mobile! Read More

If you’re considering taking out a loan for your small business or startup, here are some resources that can help you find the loan program that works best for your business needs. Read More

If you’re a business owner, you may realize that managing staff and running a business aren’t the same thing. While you may be great at balancing the books and bringing in new business, you may be lacking people skills that make you a good boss. If that’s the case, here are some tips to help you ou Read More

If you’ve already thought about the reasons you shouldn’t start a business, and haven’t been deterred, you’re probably mentally ready to take the plunge. But here are a few things to consider before going full-time as a small business owner. Read More

Getting written about online or in print is a great way to garner some free publicity. But connecting with journalists is a tricky game; you and everyone else wants their attention, so it’s important to get it long before you’ve got a story to pitch. Read More

Getting customers when you're starting out can be difficult. Follow theses steps to earn the trust of customers for your small business startup. Read More

Branding is how customers feel about your company and the overall perception of your brand. What sort of message are you sending about your brand? Read More