The majority of small businesses would prefer a large Facebook community over other marketing tools such as a celebrity endorsement or Super Bowl Ad. That’s the conclusion of a recent survey conducted by office supply giant, Staples, Inc. Small business who responded to the survey said they recognize the power of social media in engaging […]
Are you a nine-to-five worker? I’m not and most of us aren’t. First, we all have different times of the day when we’re at our peak performance. For me, it’s early mornings. By mid-afternoon I’m starting to fade. But in addition to our natural rhythms, a traditional work schedule isn’t conducive to our hectic lifestyles. […]
By now, if you don’t understand the huge impact social media is having on our society today, then you must be living under a rock. For millions of Americans, social media is a prevalent part of their personal and professional lives. And many small businesses are learning to expertly leverage social media as an effective […]
It’s tough for small businesses to compete head to head with major corporations when it comes to providing fringe benefits such as health-care coverage, tuition reimbursement programs or matching 401(k) plans. But small businesses do have one advantage — they can create a company culture and environment that attracts the best and the brightest by […]
So many self-employed workers, small-business owners, and their employees share a common complaint: stress! As a small business owner who constantly travels to grow my business and also manage media appearances, book tours, and speaking engagements, I am always looking for my own ways to manage stress. One entrepreneur is helping others find healthy ways to put stress […]