Hearing the right words, at the right time, can be life changing. Especially when it comes to entrepreneurship. The best quotes contain meaningful lessons from successful (or at least experienced) people. I’ve compiled 10 of the most meaningful
How VoIP Can Save Your Business Thousands Each Year
Have you ever used Skype or had a voice call through Facebook? That’s VoIP in action. VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. It can be used to describe any service that transmits audio over an Internet connection. Great, so why should
Cyber Monday 2017: Deals On Web Hosting & More for Your Business
The US Thanksgiving holiday is followed by Black Friday -- generally considered the first day of the holiday shopping season. And it's usually a day when companies offer big sales. But it isn't just for holiday shoppers. Black Friday is a great
How to Disaster-Proof Your Business IT
Disasters can strike any business. They can inflict serious financial losses and even shut an organization down for good. Surviving one requires planning. They aren't limited to the obvious physical disasters, such as fires, floods, and theft of
How to Outsource Boring Work Without Sacrificing Quality
“I hate doing this, but I can’t trust anyone else to do it.” Sound familiar? Small business owners are a special breed. They’re usually talented in multiple fields, which allows them to handle everything. But there is a time, in any
Best Tools for Your Customers to Book Appointments Online
If you are running a small business where you regularly set up one-on-one (or small group) appointments with your customers, you already know the importance of making sure there aren't any conflicts. Regardless of whether you're running a
How to Make the Most of Seasonal Shoppers
Tis the season to be jolly, especially if you are a small business. The holiday season is nearly synonymous with shopping season, and with consumers ready and willing to make purchases (especially those that are on the larger side of things), it
15 Books That All Entrepreneurs Should Read
I’ve read hundreds of books on entrepreneurship and business but some have stood far above the rest. This is a list of 15 books that are essential reads for aspiring entrepreneurs. Reading them will improve your business mindset, soft skills,
What Happens in a Snapchat Minute?
Snapchat has become a force to be reckoned with for both consumers and digital marketers. Snapchat's app, available on both iOS and Android devices, started out as a way for people to take and send "throwaway" photos that only last a few seconds on
14 Best Customer Service Tools for Small Businesses
There are hundreds of customer service apps out there, is it possible to not be overwhelmed? Research is definitely a good thing. Choosing a customer service platform is a big investment. On top of the direct cost, it also takes time to move
How to Create Product Listings That Sell
With consumers now doing more of their shopping online than in brick-and-mortar stores, those who don't offer their products online are missing out on a growing segment of the consumer population. However, building an online store isn't simply a
The 25 Best Podcasts for Small Business Owners
Want to learn about small business? Read. That was the typical advice up until the last 5 years or so. Now you have more options, including podcasts. At first, they were perfect for long commutes and workouts, but now there are podcasts
Small Business Financing: The Definitive Guide
As a small business owner, you are well aware that it takes money to earn money. However, where do the funds you need to either get going or to keep you cash flow positive come from? In this article, we will cover the options available to you as a
Firefox Add-On Gone AWOL? Here’s The Replacement
If you use Mozilla's Firefox browser, you are probably familiar with Themes and Extensions, which are add-ons that let you add new features, change the way your browser behaves, or modify the way your browser appears. With thousands of add-ons
How to Handle (and Prevent) Credit Card Chargebacks
There are some parts of small business that just suck. They’re not enjoyable, and they don’t make you money in any way. One of those such parts is getting chargebacks. One second you thought you had a sale, and the next second you find out that
How to Validate Demand For Your Business Idea
When you come up with a great idea, it's tempting to keep it secret until you launch your product or service. But one of the best things you can do to save yourself from doing unnecessary work is to test your idea with others and see if there's