15 Warning Signs a Business Partnership Might Not Work Out

Not all partnerships or deals work out well. Some just can’t formalize because of extraneous factors affecting the agreement, while others can be impacted by poor communication skills or a lack of flexibility on goals or approaches. This means that it is essential for leaders to stay aware of the state of a pending deal…

Wow! This Entrepreneur Started Her Business with Just $200

Irina Dovganetskiy is like many other moms — she aims to only use the best products for her family, which means finding products without too many chemicals and harsh ingredients which lead her into creating a great new business. Many other countries have already banned a long list of chemicals from household and personal hygiene…

Best Small Business Phone Systems for 2020

There’s never been a better time to upgrade your business phone system. People can’t remember their landline number anymore. That’s why it’s important to pick the best alternative for your business. The only downside? It can be overwhelming since there are dozens of providers to choose from. It comes down to finding the best fit…

13% of Shoppers Never Come Back If Their Delivery Isn’t On Time

The latest retail delivery statistics show that consumers now want fast deliveries for the products they purchase. If you are not able to deliver goods on/before the expected time, your store will continually lose a good number of customers. According to a consumer study by Oracle Retail, 13% of consumers would never order from the…

How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas that Succeed

You’ll find a lot of crazy ideas in business. But few of us find the courage and the resiliency to bring those ideas to life in the marketplace. Much uncertainty remains about which crazy ideas succeed and which fail. On The Small Business Radio Show this week we talk to Safi Bahcall. Bahcall works as…

Facebook Messenger Chatbot: 7 Reasons Your Business Needs One

If you want to take your content marketing to the next level, then it’s time to finally jump in and build a Facebook Messenger chatbot. Chatbots deliver sky-high open rates, save you time/resources, and will give you an edge against your competition. Creating a Facebook Messenger chatbot takes minutes.  Facebook Messenger Chatbot Facebook Messenger —…

75% of Your Employees May Not Plan to Stay for More Than 5 Years

A survey by iHire revealed the latest 2019 employee retention statistics. This includes the fact that 75% of employees in the U.S. do not stay at their jobs for more than five years. The finding indicates job-hopping is becoming far more common. It was once a liability.  But not in today’s candidate-driven labor market. 2019…

Ty Pennington Looks Back as Season 5 of Small Business Revolution Begins

Small Business Revolution – Main Street gears up for Season 5 of the show by asking for nominations until October 22.  As a result, you can nominate your town here. The Deluxe Corporation created the show. And for each of the last four seasons they’ve earmarked one small town And picked six of the SMBs…

Built Not Born: Reading it is Like Picking a Billionaire’s Brain

Can a billionaire’s advice book be relevant to an entrepreneur or small business owner? That is a question I usually start with when I pick up a book written by an uber-successful person. Sometimes such books are relevant and useful. More often, they are not. Built Not Born luckily falls into the category of relevant…

Founders Will Pitch Their Ideas at this Upcoming Event

It seems like there are as many venture capital firms and accelerators as there are ideas for businesses these days. The good news is it is allowing people across all demographics to find a source of funding for their startups. Outliers was especially created to bring in those new and radical thinking founders and bring…

10 Tips for Making Major Changes in Your Small Business

If you run a small business for a long time, you’ll probably need to navigate through a lot of major changes. Members of the online small business community are very familiar with these shifts. From getting started to deciding when to retire, here are some valuable insights for making big changes in your business. Help…

What Should You Buy for Your Small Business on Black Friday?

Black Friday is just around the corner. While your business is gearing up to offer deals to your customers, it may also be the perfect time to stock up on some essentials for your own operations. Whether you run a retail store or a traditional office, there are likely some supplies or materials on sale…

In the News: Learn What Motivates Your Millennial Employees

Is starting a business right for you? This is what our CEO and Founder, Anita Campbell asks in this week’s entrepreneur quiz. And as part of our weekly roundup, it is in the Startup section. After that, you can take a look at the other big news for the week. For example, you’ll learn more…

Clate Mask of Keap: Leadership Harder to Transform Than Products and Platforms in Order to Reach Broader Small Business Market

About a month has passed. And I haven’t gotten on a plane. Or gone to a conference.  But I still got the opportunity to speak with Clate Mask. We discussed the two-year transformation his company InfusionSoft went through to become Keap.  I eagerly anticipated this conversation. After all I have known Clate and followed InfusionSoft for…

Interpreting Your Customer Data Can Be Ruff

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Secrets of Funding Your Business Revealed

Millions of people get excited about the idea of starting their own business. But, the logistics of getting a business started are challenging and complex. One of the earliest hurdles you’ll need to overcome to be successful is getting your business funded. In other words, to fund your business, you need to collect enough money to pay…

Entrepreneur Quiz: Is Starting a Business Right for You?

Do you have an entrepreneur personality? Do you have the right mindset and leadership style?  This personality quiz helps you see how well you fit into entrepreneurship and whether starting a business is right for you. Scroll down to take our simple entrepreneur quiz and see! Psychology of the Entrepreneur People often wonder if they…

16 Essential Things to Remember When Working With Micro-Influencers

Micro-influencers can be a great solution for businesses that want to explore the world of influencer marketing. They’re not too “big” in the social sphere to be clouded by fame, but they’re influential enough to make a difference for your brand in a specific, targeted market. Working with a micro-influencer can be mutually beneficial and…

30 Vegan Business Ideas

Vegan food products brought in more than $2 billion in the U.S. this year. And that’s just one aspect of the constantly growing market for vegan products. As more and more people become aware of the impact of animal-based products on their health and the environment, an increasing number of people are choosing to go…

Kabbage Executive Shares New Funding Options for Women Business Owners

Nearly 12 million women own businesses around the country. But those businesses don’t always receive the funding they need. In fact, only 15 percent of women-owned firms raise at least $100,000 in funding. Compare this to 28 percent of male-owned businesses. Co-Founder and President of Kabbage Kathryn Petralia addressed this issue in an email interview…

10 Holiday Hiring Tips for Small Businesses

The National Retail Federation is predicting a growth year for holiday sales for small businesses. Sales are expected to be somewhere between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. It’s not too early to start getting ready with your holiday hiring. Holiday Hiring Tips Here are 10 holiday hiring tips for small businesses so you’ll have the…

How to Start a Doggy Daycare Business

The pet industry is estimated to generate more than $75 billion this year. And that number has risen consistently year after year. It’s clear — people love their pets. And they’re willing to spend a lot of money on them. This means that there are plenty of business opportunities for animal loving entrepreneurs. If you…

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