What does it mean to “grow your business”? Is it the same thing as increasing profits, the bottom line? Or does it mean increasing sales, the top line? It’s important to understand the relationship between these two approaches to business “growth” and how they fit into the evolution of your business. For example, if you’re […]
Nearly everyone has it at some point — biz burn out — particularly in this tough economy. Small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open and it can take its toll. The unfortunate reality is the more stress you allow to creep into your life the more challenges it creates in your business. It […]
Technology is the lifeblood of any small business today. According to a recent survey from Brother International Corporation, 75 percent of small business owners say that a crashed computer is more disruptive to their business than a sick employee. Alarmingly, only 28 percent of small business owners said they completely understand the concept of cloud computing, and 42 percent of respondents said they are not using cloud computing at all.