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How many times have you heard “Money can’t buy you happiness?” Probably more times than you care to count. Well, a new report by Wrike says more than 50% of U.S. and UK employees are choosing to be happy over their paycheck size. Today’s workers are reporting doing meaningful work is the most critical factor…

Our goal as business owners is to do work and get paid for our time. Invoicing for the work we do is how we get paid. If we don’t invoice properly, money can come late or not in the form of payment that we want which can be a huge hassle. There are a few invoicing mistakes…

The car buying season is heating up right along with the weather across the United States. And it’s not just car buying. It’s car and truck accessorizing. And it’s off-road vehicle season and marine vehicle season, too. Attached to these vehicles are tens of thousands of small business owners. They’re service shops, parts stores, and…

I attended Magento Imagine last week. And it gave me the chance to speak to Brooks Robinson. He acts as CEO of Springbot. The company built this marketing automation application specifically for SMB e-commerce retailers.  The company has served this audience for seven years. And they also act as a long time Magento partner.  So…

The relationship consumers have with local small business owners is much more personal. And this relationship extends to the way they communicate. According to the latest report from BrightLocal, 60% of customers prefer to call small businesses on the phone. The report, titled, “Local Business Websites and Google My Business Comparison Report” was part of…

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The biggest question on most would-be business owners’ minds is, “Where will I get the money to start my business?” There are plenty of options — but some are better than others. Startup Funding Sources Here’s an overview of the good, the bad and the ugly ways to finance your new business. Friends and Family…

Before digital and smartphone cameras, capturing something on video was not as easy. Today, all you have to do is point and shoot. And this has increased the use of video by small businesses as part of their marketing strategy. Video Marketing ROI Statistics A new survey by Yum Yum Videos reveals small business owners…

The level of the digital security landscape awareness by small businesses is much better than it used to be. This increased awareness has also led cybercriminals to adapt, including launching stealthier methods of attack. 2019 Cybersecurity Statistics The SiteLock 2019 Website Security Report says these criminals now focus on quieter attacks. But that doesn’t mean…

Business insurance costs increase 10-20 percent every year. Airlines add costs to plane tickets. And suppliers increase costs regularly too. So your small business probably feels the crunch due to the annual increase in expenses. And you’ll need to figure out ways to reduce those costs. How to Cut Costs in a Small Business Take…

When did you last read about a small business being hacked in the news? Once this happened rarely. But according to the Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 43% of cyber-attacks target small businesses. And cyber attacks on small businesses represent the largest share of all the attacks in the report. The disparity highlights…

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Traditional carpet cleaning often utilizes chemicals and includes a lengthy cleaning and drying process. But the founder of Oxi Fresh felt that there was a better way. Already interested in entrepreneurship, he noticed a gap in the market that he could leverage to provide a different type of cleaning service to consumers. Learn more about…

When President Trump got America out of NAFTA and into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) many small businesses expected to benefit from the windfall of the new deal. And according to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), the agreement will have a positive and overarching impact on the economy. The USITC report (PDF) titled, “United…

The impact of social media in marketing has changed the way brands interact with their audience. The automotive industry, which spends hundreds of millions of dollars in advertising every year, now counts social media as one of its marketing channels. According to BrandTotal’s report, titled, “Ad Strategy Snapshot: How Auto Brands Use Paid Social,” Facebook…

Managing your team doesn’t need to be complicated. If you’re able to find a cloud HR software solution that works for your business, you should be able to address many of the needs of your team right from one centralized dashboard. How to Select Cloud HR Software However, there are tons of different cloud HR…

Today’s businesses have more options than ever when it comes to connecting with employees or team members online. But face-to-face interactions are still the most impactful. In fact, a study by Harvard Business Review found that requests made in person are 34 times more successful than those made over email. If you’re looking to get…

There’s good news for small businesses. The interest rates are holding steady and there’s good GDP numbers out. Small Business Trends talked with Mark Davis, national managing partner of Deloitte Private Enterprises for Deloitte & Touche LLP. How to Manage Business Growth He offered 8 suggestions on what small businesses can do during this upswing…

Looking for PPC tips and tricks to take your paid campaigns to the next level? I’m going to share my unicorn secrets for improving paid campaigns, and you can use them for Facebook ads, search ads, native ads, and more. All these hacks are totally above board and easy to implement, yet most campaign managers aren’t taking advantage of them. 2019 PPC…

The key to making the most of Etsy lies in apps, add-ons and integrations that offer features and functionality above and beyond the basic Etsy setup. From inventory management to social media marketing and sales tax calculation, you’ll find tools here to help you both manage and grow your Etsy business. Etsy Seller App List…

About 80 percent of U.S. adults say they use screens at least two hours per day. And 59 percent have reported experiencing some form of digital eye strain. Digital eye strain can include a number of symptoms, including dry eyes, irritation, sensitivity to light, trouble focusing, and blurry vision. If not addressed, these symptoms can…

What kinds of taxes does a small business have to pay every year? When you start a small business, you might hear a lot about all the tax breaks you’ll get. While there are tax breaks for businesses, it’s also important to know about all the taxes you’ll be responsible for each year. Here’s an…