One of the most read posts on my site is a list of competitions. For enthusiastic and savvy small business owners and entrepreneurs, grabbing a cash prize and some publicity through a contest can provide a big boost. Below is an announcement I recently received from FedEx on their yearly Annual Small Business Grant Contest […]
As important to the world economy as the United States is, most consumers don’t live within our borders, and their buying power is increasing all the time. However, less than 1 percent of U.S. companies export and of those who do, 58 percent export to just one country. Those figures come from UPS, a company […]
The Small Business Administration’s 2017 InnovateHER competition is underway with entries being accepted through May 12, 2017. There’s $70,000 in prize money on the line along with other awards and the competition culminates with national winners being named on July 27, 2017. The hard work starts earlier, however. Winners from regional InnovateHER events can go […]
When it comes to sharing content, it’s no longer enough to simply tell your followers what you’ve been up to at the shop or office. Businesses now need to focus on keeping their audience engaged and giving them content worth sharing. Whether it’s a post with a story that evokes emotion, idle chat in the […]