Editor’s Note: This post is sponsored by Capital One Spark. All the comments and opinions are my own. One survey result is a data point. When you get a few consecutive survey results that are all pointed in the same direction it’s a trend – and unfortunately that’s what’s revealed in the results of Capital […]
Great employees are the lifeblood of any small business. However, as the job market accelerates, even happy workers may be tempted to explore whether the grass is greener at another company. Losing employees is a concern for most small businesses, not least because of the cost: a study from the Center for American Progress estimated […]
By Eric Halsey There are few ways technology affects us more than when it creates a shift in the things we carry with us every day. Remember when you first starting carrying a cell phone? What about when that cell phone replaced your old MP3 or CD player? Few things are more real to customers than […]
By Mary Grace Digital marketing can be tough for a small business, but huge gains can be made with the power of a few hours of your time. Consistent branding onsite, and filling out off-site local listings will bring in local traffic and will give you the opportunity to grow further in a long-term sustainable way. […]
Entrepreneurs who are successful at fundraising understand one overarching principle: Investors put their money in people, not in business plans. At the end of the day, the top venture capitalists invest in the people they believe in. Folks with fantastic ideas and business plans can walk through the door, but if the investors don’t believe […]