New year, new summits to take — it’s an exciting time for small businesses and scrappy startups everywhere. But any new path needs a game plan.
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5 Ways to Win at Customer Appreciation
The holidays are all about giving back — which is the perfect time for your business to show some well-deserved customer love. Check out these 5 tips (and real-life examples) to inspire your next big act of gratitude.
Here’s What the Business World Is Saying About the Value of MBE Certifications
If you’re considering getting MBE-certified, prepare yourself for some major reassurance. Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) certifications open up a world of win/win opportunities…
5 of the Scariest Small Business Plan Mistakes
This Halloween, we’ve thought long and hard about what spooks us the most when it comes to the small business world — and it’s a bad business plan.
10 Small Business Infographics That Will Blow Your Mind
We’re all visual creatures — which is why we’re devoting this month’s newsletter to infographics! Here’s our roundup of our 10 favorite infographics for small businesses…
5 reasons why newsletters are no-brainers for businesses
In a world where your clients are hyperconnected and nonstop, those three little words matter: Just be there. A monthly or bi-monthly newsletter ensures you’re always up for keeping the conversation going…
Small Business Certifications 101 | What You Need to Know
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a mandate to help small business startup, grow and work with the government — enter the small business certification program!
Blazing Trails: 4 Cannabis Startups to Watch
As the cannabis industry continues to thrive in the U.S. (specifically California, which has 6,000 licensed cannabis companies), a few standout startups are drawing one heck of a crowd…
Who run the world?
Owning your own business can be the pinnacle of independence. You set your own hours, work on your own priorities, hire the candidates you choose to work with, and dedicate resources towards the projects you deem appropriate.
How market research can transform your business plan
Entrepreneurs are big idea people. They can see a world that just works better. The trouble is that many of their big ideas don’t work out.