What to do if you have been a victim of Identity Theft
Get your free credit reports from annualcreditreport.com. Check your report for accounts or charges you don’t recognize. Consider placing a freeze. A credit freeze makes it harder for someone to open a new account in your name. If you decide not to place a credit freeze, at least consider placing a fraud alert.” File your […]
Why having a succession plan makes sense?
Having a succession plan is important for the continued success of any organization because your workforce is constantly changing. Top leaders may leave or retire, or you may be ready to sell or turn the business over to someone else. Evaluate your structure regularly to make sure it can handle your workload. Use your succession […]
The 5 Key Personality Traits of a Successful Leader by Carl Brown
There have been thousands of books written about leadership, and what makes a leader. Some say leaders are born, not made. Others would argue that leadership is a skill that can be developed. Leadership requires so many characteristics, as well as a commitment to continued growth; but what are the characteristics that make a great […]
Giving Referrals Is A Good Thing
By Dr. Sinclair N. Grey III How do you feel when someone gives you a referral? If you’re like me, you’re overjoyed because it saves you money on marketing and advertising. As the saying goes, ‘word of mouth is the best marketing tool.’ Getting a referral helps to ease the sales process because you’re coming […]
5 ways technology can help your small business grow
Many people assume that only big, international companies can gain something from new technologies. But in reality, even a small business can find the right solution to grow and expand into new markets. It could even be easier than you might think. After all, most of us use the internet all the time in our […]
Let’s Talk About Marketing To Women
Beyonce once asked, “who runs the world?” And answered with, “Girls!” Given that women influence over 83% of all consumer spending in the United States, we wouldn’t say she’s wrong. So let’s kick off Women’s History Month by opening up a dialogue about connecting with and marketing to women. The conversation has come a long […]
Business Plan
A good business plan is like a road map by which you out line your plans, directions and the method by which you are attempting to reach your targets/goals. It is an autobiography of your business. It will tell the story of “Why” you are in business and where you want to take your business. […]
What is Mystery Shopping?
Some retailers hire companies to evaluate the quality of service in their stores; they often use mystery shoppers to get the information. They instruct a mystery shopper to make a particular purchase in a store or restaurant, and then report on the experience. As a small business owner you want to know how well your […]
Networking
Small businesses that support each other do better. Are you active in your local Chamber of Commerce? The Chamber of Commerce is also a goldmine of information about local economic development, trends, and policies. If you have the space to accommodate the meeting, offer to host a meeting so the members get to see your […]
Point of Sale
Invented in the 1870s, the cash register was the very first “point-of-sale system” mechanizing the transfer of money. Today, small business owners are opting for something more portable: smartphones, tablets and other mobile terminals, equipped with point-of-sale apps. There are many such systems marketed to small businesses, the most popular of which include Square, LevelUp […]