Who keeps track of all of the numbers in your organization? Is the work split between multiple people? Do you have to squeeze time into your schedule to record sales and process payroll each week between filling orders? Accurately recording your financial information and keeping track of paperwork deserve more detailed attention than many small …
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As a business owner, there is a good chance you wear many hats. Customer service, front of house, inventory fulfillment, payroll, human resources, manager, and marketer are likely just some of the many roles you play. As your business grows, the more involved each of these job titles becomes. The more employees you …
Every business owner needs to know the basics of financial statements. Know this information if you are completing them yourself or if you are outsourcing to a bookkeeper. Statements are difficult to analyze but are critical to the health of your business. Keep reading for the basics of what financial statements are and …
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Do you have a business idea that you want to make happen? Remember that a business comes with many working parts. After coming up with your initial idea, find a mentor, conduct research, raise funds, and create a plan of action. Follow these tips when creating your startup company. Find a Mentor …
Business owners learn throughout the years from failures and experiences. Here are 5 mistakes that many small business owners make. Avoid these mistakes so you can grow your business successfully. Not Having a Business Plan in Place A business plan sets the parameters for everything related to your business. It gives you structure …
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Fall and winter holidays are quickly approaching us. Although this year may look different, people are still looking forward to spending time with their families (safely, of course.) Get ready for holiday promotions, high traffic in-store and online, and increased profits. Is your small business ready for the holidays? Plan Ahead of …
Small businesses continuously figure out ways to expand their reach and compete with large corporations. Among their many talents, small business owners come up with creative ways to succeed with their productivity. Prioritize Tasks Write or type out a list of your tasks. This list determines what should be focused on right …
Podcasts are great to listen to while getting work done, driving in the car, or as background noise. With so many options of what to listen to, we broke down the following podcasts by categories that are helpful to small business owners. Marketing This aspect of your small business includes social media, online …
October is Fair Trade Month. It is about supporting businesses that are Fair Trade Certified. These businesses create equality in the international trade system through respect and transparency. Americans are encouraged to shop Fair Trade businesses this month in their communities. Last year, Fair Trade USA impacted over 975,000 farmers and workers in …
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Small businesses should focus heavily on customer feedback. Small businesses do not have as much brand awareness compared to large corporations and chains. Customer feedback brings new customers to your business. Customers are the most valuable source of information when planning customer experience, products, and services. Helps Customers Find You Potential customers are …
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