Small Businesses: Page 9

Growing a Business

Jersey Mike's Grew From a Seaside Deli to a Franchise Giant, and Never Lost Its Charm. This Is How, Its Founder Says.

The inside story of how a New Jersey mom and pop shop stayed small, even as it expanded to over 2,500 locations.

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

How Cryptocurrency Transformed My Small Business — And How It Can Do the Same For You

Embarking on the journey with cryptocurrency has been more than just integrating a new financial tool; it's been a voyage of continuous adaptation, learning, and innovation.

Operations & Logistics

Should You Hire a PR Firm or a Boutique PR Firm? (And What's the Difference?)

There's little argument that PR efforts are vital, if not downright necessary, to the success of present-day entrepreneurship. But many businesses still debate the merits of taking on an outside agency, and even once they're convinced, what type of firm should they hire: specialist or generalist?

Growing a Business

The Long Game vs. The Short Game — How Small Business Owners Can Master Authentic Customer Relationships

Success isn't just about the number of sales or the size of our businesses. It's about the relationships we build.

Thought Leaders

Year-End Checklist — How Small Business Owners Can Finish 2023 Strong

Here's what to focus on to ensure your small business finishes the year strong and is prepared for the upcoming year.

Growing a Business

5 Pieces of Bad Advice That Could Derail Your Business — Sidestep Disaster By Doing This Instead.

Not all well-meaning advice is created equal. Learn from these time-tested guidelines to help you scale faster and avoid the pitfalls.

Business Ideas

5 Ways SEO Can Help Grow a Mom & Pop Business

From tweaking your Google Business Profile to creating Instagram-able "selfie spaces," how small companies can boost search rankings just like the heavy hitters.

Business News

One Rabbi Saw a Gap in the Market for Giant Menorahs. 35 Years Later, He's Gone From Selling 20 a Year to Thousands.

Menorah.net is on track to sell more than 5,000 menorahs this year, the most in its history.

Growing a Business

How Small And Medium Businesses Can Save Money and Increase Productivity With The Cloud

By investing in the cloud, small to medium sized businesses can achieve the same kinds of success that enterprise-level organizations do — without an enterprise-level budget.

Living

How to Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season

Here are four great ways you can support small businesses during the holiday season.

Money & Finance

The Current State of Business Lending — and 5 Trends to Watch

What small businesses need to know about the current business lending landscape and the changes that are on the way.

Business Ideas

Avoid Costly Mistakes and Protect Your Business With These Tips for Combatting Misinformation

In a world where misinformation poses increasing risks for owners and businesses, it's important to be armed with the right strategies and tools in order to avoid perils and minimize damage.

Science & Technology

A Scammer Tried to Come For My Small Business — and Yours Could Be Next. Here's How to Protect Yourself.

Like you, I work hard to ensure my company runs smoothly and maintains a good reputation. But that can vanish in an instant if cybercriminals attack, impacting your reputation and bottom line — and someone recently tried to scam my company. Here's what I learned about protecting my business.

Growing a Business

This Is the Unconventional Marketing Tactic Small Businesses Need to Try

If you haven't tried this marketing strategy, your business is missing out on gaining maximum exposure, causing word-of-mouth hype and showing your audience your ingenuity and creativity. Find out what it's all about and how to incorporate it into your business.