For small business owners, the end of the year is more than just a season: it’s a reason to reflect, reassess, and reinvigorate business plans in preparation for the year ahead. Many businesses tend to slow down in December, making it the perfect time to focus on...

Small Business Saturday takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving as a way to help boost awareness and sales for small businesses between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The popularity of Small Business Saturday has increased exponentially since its inception in...

Networking is not about collecting business cards or building a large list of contacts. It is an essential means of building the relationships and strategic partnerships that are critical to business growth. Like all successful business endeavors, networking requires...

Military veterans are playing an important role in the U.S. economy, launching businesses and creating new jobs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, veterans own 7.2 percent of the nation’s 5.5 million businesses with employees, and the number of veteran...

Black Friday can kick off the most profitable period of your revenue cycle or signal the start of your slow season. Seasonal small business owners still need to pay basic operating expenses like rent, insurance, taxes, utilities, and salaries, even when manufacturing,...

Growing a small business takes time and effort, and every business owner faces the same dilemma: How to make the most of every minute when you are constantly being pulled in multiple directions. Wasting time is synonymous with wasting money. As Daylight Savings Time...

It’s true that bad news travels fast, especially when it comes to customer reviews. While it used to take time for word of mouth to spread, the Internet and social media have made it easy for people to share their opinions and experiences with friends, colleagues, and...

Every small business needs equipment to operate, whether it’s machinery, computers, software, office furniture, or vehicles. If you have been thinking about purchasing or upgrading your equipment, it may be to your advantage to do so before the end of the year. A Big...

Sponsorships are a great way for small businesses to boost their profile without spending a fortune. From charity golf tournaments and industry roundtables to supporting your local sports team, there are countless cost-effective opportunities to help you gain...

Small businesses often start out lean and mean, with the founder handling the lion’s share of the work. If your company is growing, you will need to hire new employees to meet the needs of your customers as well as to provide the expertise to be competitive....