When you flip on the news or scroll the internet, you are met with articles and information about large companies that dominate the headlines. We see layoffs, new contracts won, acquisitions, and new innovations. It still stands true that these big companies are driving market shares in our country, but the impact of small businesses […]

Small businesses are a breeding ground of constant change. The growth and operations of a small business shift and bend based on the needs of customers, what is trending in society, and the economy. To be a successful small business, topics like finance, marketing, and technology are very important. For many business owners, taking out […]

No matter what line of work you do, one thing is vital, communication. Miscommunications can cause an array of unnecessary problems so having appropriate communication skills is an integral part of business.  Here are 11 tips to help you communicate better in the workplace.  These tips will have you communicating like a pro in no […]

Brick-and-mortar businesses are becoming a distance past it seems as our world continues to grow and change each year. With more and more companies started as solely virtual with no plans to ever have a stand alone store, consumers are adjusting to a world where you don’t always get to see or feel something in […]

If you aren’t failing, you are not taking big enough risks. That’s something many of us are taught from a young age. But are we taught how to come back or cope with these failures? Taking risks in business and in your career itself can be tough. The thought of failing can be paralyzing for […]

Are you ready for a career change in your life? Do you want to become your own boss and set your own hours? Maybe your lifestyle has shifted, you’re not loving your job like you used to, or you’re looking for a spark of joy in your life. It might be time to start a […]

Starting a small business is a major step. Everyone has had the thought cross their minds of, “Wow! This would be such a great business idea!” But in reality, how many of these ideas move past that stage? Probably not many, honestly. It’s easy to have the idea, but much harder to take the first […]

Running a small business requires many different roles to fill. One way to fill them is by outsourcing work! Unsure if you should outsource? Here are pros and cons to outsourcing work.  Pros Cons There are a lot of considerations to take in when thinking about outsourcing work. Take time to think about how this […]

Digital marketing is an important asset to any business. With social media, digital marketing has become easier than ever. However, many small businesses still make mistakes. Are you curious if your company is making any? Here are 11 common digital marketing mistakes among small businesses. With these helpful tips your marketing strategy will be back […]

It’s important to hire trainable candidates. Trainability refers to how quickly and well someone can learn new tasks. Every job has a learning curve to learning new materials and tasks. A trainable employee easily learns these tasks. How trainable an employee is in the beginning is a good way to measure how they will do […]