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Beyond their intended goal, the cost of government regulations have far-reaching consequences. As a result, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) strongly opposes The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019. Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 The bill, H.R. 2513, starts off like this: It wants to ensure people who form corporations or limited liability companies…

Lead magnets are incentives marketers use to get your contact information. Small Business Trends surveyed some industry leaders to get a list of the 10 best lead magnet ideas. Lead Magnet Ideas Case Studies Hanne Vervaeck, CMO @ Thrive Themes started off with a simple but effective idea. “The best lead magnet idea for small…

Sponsored Post Workplace harassment was thrust into global consciousness following the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, and rightfully so. There’s no place for it in any business, whether it’s coming from leadership or occurring amongst employees. Unfortunately, many companies still don’t address the issue head on. Recognition exists, but too many employees and business owners don’t…

Popular bar snacks remain a critical topic for small business owners seeking to open such an establishment. The options might not always be the healthiest in the world but will definitely rank up there among the tastiest. The number of unique American bar snacks alone can seem intimidating. So think long and hard if you…

Healthcare is one of the biggest challenges small business owners face. And according to a report by eHealth, 80% of owners worry about the cost.  But even with this worry, owners want to do right by their employees and provide healthcare. Simplifying the process is one way of getting more owners to purchase insurance for…

Smart speakers and voice assistants are taking over. In fact, Amazon alone has sold more than 100 million devices that give customers access to its voice assistant, Alexa. Alexa and other voice assistants like Google Assistant are changing the way people search. But they can also impact your company’s daily operations by giving you an…

You’re running a small business. You employee a few people too. And you’re actively looking for ways to keep your costs as low as possible. But you still need to run things efficiently. Well, the quicker you get a grasp on your costs, the more you can save. As a result, you hopefully won’t need…

When starting a bar, it’s important to create a full menu, design the bar top and tables carefully and hire a friendly staff that can provide a positive experience for visitors. But one element that can really tie everything together tends to get overlooked too often — lighting. The right lighting design can make your…

The digital and network footprint of small businesses is continually growing. Online commerce, social media, remote workers, and cloud-based IT infrastructure are just a few of the examples. With such a large digital presence, cybersecurity has to be a top priority for everyone. But businesses are not spending enough on security to combat the clear…

Landing a large client is a major moment for a small business, one that calls for celebration. But later on, if that large client finds itself in financial troubles, problems may arise for all of its associates. As such, a small business that puts too much faith in a single large client may find themselves…

Many small businesses constantly chase great online reviews. Because they have become a critical part of the prospect’s decision-making process. But what are the mistakes that they should avoid in the process? And are fake reviews going to dismantle the entire system? The Impact of Online Reviews on Businesses On the Small Business Radio Show…

The internet has empowered the consumer/client, and this has changed the way sales pros go about their business. For companies training sales candidates, it means making these and other changes brought on by digital technology part of the process. A new infographic by the RAIN Group, titled, “10 Ways To Achieve Your Top Sales Priorities” looks…

Influencer marketing has already become an extremely popular form of marketing among brands. In fact, as of 2018, there were over 740 platforms focused on influencer marketing, which marked a major increase of over 320 platforms in just one year. One of the major reasons for this is the high engagement rate that influencers get…

According to the National Sleep Foundation, staying awake for 18 hours straight makes you drive like you have a blood alcohol level of .05. And the longer you stay up beyond the 18 hours, the worse it gets. Would you go to work with a .05 blood alcohol level? The answer is probably no. But…

Key to the success of small businesses across the country is finding the right suppliers. And the Business-to-Small-Business marketplace (B2SMB) is essential in finding the best suppliers. The 2019 BEST2 SMB AWARDS will recognize the best brand to small businesses with the products, services and innovation the provide. With a market value of $500 billion,…

Is your business stuck in neutral? If you want to take things to the next level, you might need to access new tools and resources. Things like video marketing, expert insights and even memes can help you break out of a rut and help you grow effectively. Here are tips from members of the online…

Your brand is just as important as your product to overall business success. The 2019 B2B Trusted Brands Report from Sagefrog lists the ones who are the most trusted. Small Business Trends contacted Mark Schmukler, CEO & Co-founder to find out the names and what small businesses need to look for in the B2B companies…

Ramon Ray is hosting a LIVE event to help small business owners get publicity for their small businesses. Join him on September 10th in NYC in a fun, fast-paced, and informative event that will help you grow your business through publicity and connecting with the media. Business Pitch Tips For now, keep reading to learn…

Recession talk continues to make headlines and small businesses can’t avoid getting caught up in it — or can they? Two pieces of news reached us this week that indicate small business worries about a recession are pretty low or non-existent. Earlier this week, the Money Anxiety Index found that small business owners are generally…

I’ve known Jeremy Epstein for years going back to his days at Microsoft.  But over the past couple of years he’s been one of the leading voices in the blockchain space. Working with a variety of startups focused on bringing the technology to a host of industries.  So I try to touch base with him…

Start contemplating the right business structure for your business. You’ve probably heard corporations generally demand more administrative time and resources than other entities. For example, it takes more time and money to meet all your compliance requirements as a corporation than as an LLC. And sole proprietors fall into that easier to manage class of…

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