The economy is already rough and the last thing you want to worry about is financing your startup. Here are a few tips and ways to get funding for your business.
Personal credit
If you’re starting out, the chances are you won’t be able to get financing from the bank. If you have a good spending limit [...]
Social Media Marketing is the greatest thing since sliced bread, or so it seems these days. Everyone seems to be advocating how it’s the best way to market your business. But is it the best way for every business? Let’s look over some things.
Is your company B2B? Do you just cater to businesses, and not [...]
Most of the information you read about starting and running a small business is usually glamorous. People write how exciting it is to be independent, how you control your own hours, and so on and so forth. But oftentimes you don’t get to hear about the downsides of running and starting a small business. Here [...]
Learn To Manage Your Time Better
Running your business, especially if you’re in it solo, can seem very stressful at times. You may feel like you’re all over the place and can’t get anything done. One way you can overcome that is by managing your time bette.
One of the first things you need to [...]
I’ve just started using Twitter to reach more readers and share information with a wider audience.
My Twitter profile is http://twitter.com/OnSmallBusiness.
If you’re using Twitter and want to get all the info on the go, follow me!
As a small business owner or an upcoming entrepreneur, there are some really good websites online that can be a huge resource to you. Whether you’re just looking for information about your future business, or need resources on how to run your business, these websites will be of help to you.
1. Small Biz Talk
Hey, I [...]
It’s easier now than ever to get printed supplies for your business including business cards, brochures, post cards, and other promotional supplies. In the past you’d have to find a print shop, get a quote, and wait for a long turnaround time. With the advancement of internet, many online print shops have emerged and made [...]
I have recently joined a small business consulting company, PB Consulting Group. I guess this is a good place to shamelessly plug it.
We work with small businesses and help them with operations, advertising, management, website optimization and search engine optimization. We also help them form new processes in their company, eliminate costs, and increase revenues.
We [...]
Building your business credit is very important, especially as soon as you start. You need to separate your business and personal credit history from the beginning, and it’s quite simple to do. Just follow these steps.
1. Register your business and get an EIN
If you’re trying to separate your business and personal credit, the best form [...]
While participating in many online discussions, I’ve seen a very steady trend. New business owners usually have a hard time of getting quality traffic to their website. Many are wanting quality traffic for free. There really is no magic formula to get thousands of people to your website without doing anything, but there are some [...]