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This summer the company will offer a built-in payments solution in its marketing automation software platform. Rates will be “competitive” company executives say, at 2.9 percent plus 30 cents per each transaction. There is no setup fee. The payments solution has mobile capabilities so that small bu Read More

When you once were called the “Social Media Swami,” what might a logical next career step be?
For Shashi Bellamkonda, that next career step is to become a Chief Marketing Officer.
Bellamkonda joins Surefire Social starting April 1. He will be the new CMO of the technology and services provider ba Read More

Should you send employees emails after work hours?
As entrepreneurs, our minds are always on our businesses and we tend to be in a hurry about everything, so it seems only natural to fire off an email about work the minute something comes to mind. That could be at 9 p.m., midnight or 2 in the morn Read More

From large offices crammed full of desks, to the more recent open-plan, collaborative spaces – office interiors have evolved to reflect attitudes to work and changes in the economy. But does office design really effect productivity in the workplace? Read More

Most franchise business opportunities don't lend themselves to bootstrapping. They require a pretty hefty initial investment in franchise fees, building costs, start up inventory, staff, and marketing. Often, they also require a high net worth and a good deal of cash on hand. Read More

The longer a customer has a relationship with you, the more they are likely to spend, and the larger the transactions are likely to be. Your repeat customers are also valuable because their word-of-mouth marketing brings more business your way. Read More

Whether you’re just starting a new small business or you’re already a successful small business owner, it’s very possible that you’re about to make (or you’ve already made) biggest branding mistake. Read More

Many small business owners are business owners for life, but what happens to your business if something happens to you? Here are some tips for protecting your income and your business should something happen to you. Read More

Investing in an amazing startup is like buying the hot new gadget that’s just come on the market. Just being able to lay down your cash, either for an investment or a gadget is a good social signal, […] Read More

Did you know that 61 percent of employees feel that employers are taking a good care of them in the office when hot beverages are provided in the office? Behold – the underrated impact of break rooms in workplace productivity! Read More