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How popular is Halloween? According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, Americans were set to spend around $9 billion in 2018. And more than a third of this tally ($3.2 billion) went to costumes. So, who are the people spending the $3.2 billion in costumes? Well, they could be your employees. And if you’ve…

When hire, you make a significant investment in new talent. But guess what? The employees you hire today for your small business may not stay around long. The reason is simple. It’s a candidate’s market. And that has made job hopping FAR more common. So what can you do to retain your best employees? Read…

Amazon 2019 Third Quarter Earnings Shock Amazon reported third-quarter profit of $2.1 billion yesterday, or $4.23 a share, on sales of $69.98 billion. Now to me that sounds pretty good compared to sales of $56.58 billion a year ago, but earnings declined from $5.75 a share, the first time Amazon earnings decreased year-over-year since June…

Cloud computing has introduced amazing levels of efficiency to businesses. By making resources available from virtually anywhere, your team can access company resources and stay productive. Even if your entire team is in a single location, with cloud computing the resources you need are a click away. But one of the areas where cloud computing…

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Instagram is a great tool that, if used right, can separate Unicorn businesses from Donkey businesses. If you follow the news, you know that the app has been dealing out a lot of changes recently, and it seems a new one is afoot. The Death of Instagram Following Activity Tab Instagram has eliminated the Instagram…

A reader from Sarasota asks: “We have been in business for over 10 years. It’s a family business with my son in it, and I’d like to bring my adult daughter into the business. However, sales growth has stalled for the last two years, and there’s barely enough to pay my son, our three employees…

Are you off and running, chasing your dreams of becoming a solopreneur? Have you thought about incorporating digital marketing in your business? Statistics suggest that 72% of marketers believe that traditional marketing is no longer sufficient, and Digital Marketing will raise their company revenue by 30%. Now the question arises: Who are Solo Entrepreneurs? A…

Sponsored Post Small ecommerce businesses have a lot to live up to. Large retailers like Amazon have completely changed the customer experience when it comes to shopping online. More specifically, the company’s free shipping model for Prime customers has caused many buyers to grow accustomed to receiving their online orders free of charge. However, fast…

Running a small business requires entrepreneurs to put on different hats and deal with a variety of business functions. These include, for example, financial management, marketing, sales, personnel management and product development. But you also must keep a watchful eye on trends. They can change the way your company operates. As a result, powerful marketplace…

Small businesses are big time commitments. Self-made millionaire Grant Cardone suggests entrepreneurs should expect to work 95-hour weeks. Payroll provider OnPay found HR and payroll, which many entrepreneurs tackle themselves, take almost 40 hours per month alone. That sort of schedule might be sustainable for a few months, but you’ll eventually burn out. Before that…

Business networking is a fun time — mingling, eating, chatting about business. But do you walk away with solid connections? Many business owners attend networking events but don’t utilize the time or crowd as well as they can. They walk away having spoken to a lot of new people, but not having made any real…

Square Inc, has unveiled its AI-enabled automated messaging tool, Square Marketing Assistant to help customers manage appointments. The messaging application allows you to confirm, cancel, or change appointments without any action needed from businesses. Square Marketing Assistant The Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot can come in handy for businesses that struggle with confirming, canceling and rescheduling…

Cash is what fuels your business, so mastering cash flow is a key challenge for all businesses. In any business venture cash flow is among the most important pillars for the success of your enterprise. Early cash flow can come in handy as it helps cover things that allow your business to operate. From stocking…

Devices like smartphones and bathroom equipment can now eliminate power cords or nuisance battery changes through infrared technology. Wi-Charge sends beams to a receiver converting the light to energy. A Look at Wi-Charge Small Business Trends spoke with Yuval Boger, CMO of Wi-Charge. He told us why this technology is important for small businesses. The…

It takes a lot of creativity and innovation to last for more than a decade in the tech industry. As a result, a ton of companies have come and gone in the industry over the past several years. However, FATbit isn’t one of them. Instead, the company has been able to evolve with the needs…

Entrepreneurs are pioneers that look to create solutions to address the needs of their customers. Launching your own startup business requires a leap of faith and might be long and risky. Those who have found their niche, focused on innovation, planned for their growth, collaborated and had a little bit of luck have succeeded. However,…

If you’re in the business of selling, you know that it’s important to build trust with your audience. It is the key to success. Even if the product or service is life-changing and will help your target audience solve a crucial problem, you won’t be able to sell if you haven’t gained trust. Build Trust and Increase…

If you’re struggling to spot Instagram influencers for your influencer marketing campaigns, then it’s time to change your approach. This is because most influencers have had it with the term ‘influencers’. Creator or Influencer? According to The 2019 Influencer Survey, 71% of Instagram influencers don’t actually call themselves influencers. Only 29% of Instagram celebrities give…

Thinking of opening your first brick and mortar store? You’ll first need to decide on a niche. There are plenty of different shop ideas you can turn into reality. But not all of them offer the notoriety you might want as a new business. The right shop ideas grab people’s attention and offer products that…

An estimated 62% of accountants in America feel underpaid. That’s reported by a survey conducted by Fishbowl. The company surveyed 4,708 from across many industries. The study showed more than 60% of professionals feel under-compensated given their qualifications and level of experience. Professionals Feel Underpaid Accountants came second following advertising and PR professionals. Specifically, 62.32%…

Ecommerce returns are on the rise and with the holidays approaching, the number of returns will swell even more. If you’re a small retailer, you know how quickly too many ecommerce returns can eat into your profit margins. Try these tips to reduce the number of returns from online shoppers in a way that benefits…