The chances are, you're already pretty savvy about search engine optimization. I mean, post or perish, create killer content, build back links, speed up your site... Right? I could go on, but if you're running an online business, then by now, you're probably already a pro. And while I take my (white) hat off to you for your achievements in the murky, mysterious world of SEO, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
When Do You Get Your Best Ideas?
The day-to-day hustle of running a company can leave you with little time for new ideas. It's far too easy to get wrapped up in just keeping things running smoothly, but without the occasional burst of inspiration, you may find that your business is just coasting along rather than charging forward. It's important to make opportunities for inspiration to strike, and part of … [Read more...]
5 Signs You Are a Creative Person
In this new 'entrepreneurial age', creativity is an attribute which is increasingly regarded as the key to success. This is no real surprise, given that its dictionary definition is ‘the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something’. But how exactly can you tell if you are a ‘creative person’? 1. You work long hours and lose track of time Creative people tend … [Read more...]
Inspiration and Advice for Women Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by Neela Seenandan: It seems like every week the news is profiling a new entrepreneurial success and with increasing frequency those stories are about women. Like so many other areas of the business world, entrepreneurship is no longer simply a man's game. In fact, a 2016 study on global entrepreneurs showed that women in the field were "more ambitious and … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Improve Your Company’s Working Capital
Sponsored by Greenberg, Grant & Richards Inc: It’s tough doing business in today’s difficult environment. The cost of fuel is slowly rising once again. Interest rates are also trending in the wrong direction. Wall Street creates massive pressure to increase shareholder value. Surprisingly, more companies need to begin taking steps to effectively manage cash … [Read more...]
4 Hard Truths about Small Business HR
Picture an HR professional walking into a trendy office with a group of very casually dressed millennials. AWKWARD! Welcome to today’s small business! Sure the environment is fun, casual, and comfortable. But what about HR? Can HR really fit in? Of course HR can fit in -- as long as the HR representative can adjust to the new environment. Oh, and get rid of that age old … [Read more...]
Web Design Trends You Should Follow
If you want your website to stay current, you need to follow the newest web design trends. One of the quickest ways to seem irrelevant is through an old design because unlike old content, old design is obvious immediately. Many new developments in website design stem from new technologies. The increasing popularity of mobile devices has had a huge impact on the way we design … [Read more...]
Why Incorporate in Your Home State?
Sponsored by EastBiz.com, Inc.: Many entrepreneurs are faced with a difficult decision: whether to incorporate in their home states or another state. This decision depends in large part on the type of business that the owner plans to run. Incorporating in states like Wyoming, Delaware, or Nevada has become very popular. In fact, these states are often presented as the … [Read more...]