Sponsored by Trust Deed Scotland: As a sole proprietor it's up to you to make all big decisions within your business as well as footing the startup costs it takes to get your business up and running. It can be costly to get your business off the ground if you don’t have any investors, so ensure you create a budget and stick to it. Here are some tips to help you budget … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
How Spiritual Advisors can Help You Make Better Business Decisions
Sponsored by Kasamba: In business, it's important to do your research before you make important decisions, but in our struggle to build successful businesses, we sometimes experience failures or setbacks after we make mistakes. As an entrepreneur, you should always seek proper counseling from professionals so you don't make mistakes that could cause negative … [Read more...]
How Not Looking out for the Small Costs in Business can Stack up Against You
Sponsored by Compare Costs: If you’ve started a business or thought about becoming your own boss, it can be rewarding once the business is up and running---just remember to look out for hidden expenses. It’s always important to understand how much it's going to cost because underestimating expenses could lead to a failed business and leave you with lots of … [Read more...]
Important Factors to Consider Before Hiring a PPC Management Company
Sponsored by Clicks Geek: Are you unsure about which PPC management company to hire? If so, you’re not alone. Pay-per-click advertising is extremely effective and profitable -- if campaigns are managed properly. This is why you need to think carefully about who you partner with. Get answers to the following questions, so you will go in with more knowledge, and feel more … [Read more...]
Small Business and Sustainability
When talking about sustainable business practices, we tend to focus on what large, multinational corporations need to be doing differently. We criticize McDonald's and Apple for their business practices. Of course, we are correct in doing so---for pushing these companies to act more sustainably. However, small businesses and small business owners can – and should – also take … [Read more...]
Women on Business is Sponsoring the Women in Strategy Summit
The Women in Strategy Summit will be held on March 10th and 11th in New York City, and Women on Business is very happy to be a sponsor. This event gathers dynamic corporate leaders, decision makers, and women entrepreneurs for two days of interactive discussions, panels, and more than 25 industry leading speakers. Attendees will also participate in more than 20 hours of … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Productivity Skyrocket
There are a ton of articles out there about how to boost your productivity, some of them useful and some of them not (I think it’s fairly obvious that a productive day is more likely to come off of the back of a good night’s sleep). But I’ve never read one that made my productivity skyrocket. I’ve never really gotten into apps like Evernote or Wunderlist (frankly, I don’t … [Read more...]
Website Goals that Set Your Business Apart
It's tough to find a business that can succeed without a website. All websites aren't created equal. Some sites are helping businesses grow while others are largely ineffective. The problem with ineffective websites stems from the very beginning: Creating a website without your goals in mind will end up hurting your business. Here are a few potential website goals and some … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Reach Your Target Audience with Content Marketing
The number one goal for businesses of all stages should be reaching their target audience—especially when it comes to content marketing, social media, and outbound communication. But many businesses still miss the mark on how to reach the right people who will make a positive impact on their business. Being strategic about your content marketing can change all of that, and … [Read more...]
Vanhishikha Bhargava Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team
I am happy to announce that Vanhishikha Bhargava has joined the team of contributors for Women on Business. Vanhishikha brings her knowledge of digital and content marketing to Women on Business and I'm sure her articles will be extremely helpful to you! You can learn more about Vanhishikha in her bio below. Please join me in welcoming her to Women on Business! About … [Read more...]