11There are certain things that are optional for entrepreneurs. For example, you might consider creating a tagline for your business, adding another van to your fleet, or putting together an ad to run during the Super Bowl. These are options that could potentially bring benefits, but aren’t universally known as smash hits for all businesses. … Read more
Happy Small Business Month to the 1.19 million small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Canada! You employ 10.7 million Canadians (88.1% of the private labor force) and contribute to 50.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Your numbers, percentages, and contributions outweigh those of large businesses in many ways, meaning that Canadian SMEs have awesome collective power … Read more
I remember my first internship — more specifically, its dress code, which left me googling, “What does business casual mean?” Then, I took a shopping trip for blouses, comfortable slacks, and sensible flats to replace my sneakers. During the tech boom in 1990, many tech companies opted for more laid-back, innovative workwear. This led to … Read more
Small businesses are the lifeblood of any economy. Mom-and-pop restaurants, corner stores, family-owned shops, boutique tech firms, and other ventures drive economic growth, foster innovation, and generate employment opportunities. These businesses are the beating heart of the community. They provide essential services and goods, adding a unique flavor to local markets. 2023 continues to illustrate … Read more
You have multiple options when it comes to ecommerce platforms. Whether you’re a coding guru with a love for customization, a sales evangelist with aggressive goals, or a beginner who just wants a platform that makes sense, you’ve got options. Which is the best platform for you? That totally depends on your goals, business structure, … Read more
Businesses come and go. But your personal name, that’s another matter altogether. In the social business world, your name can be leveraged as your personal identifier across myriad social media sites as well as your monetized business brand. In creating a new business or online presence, one of the toughest decisions you may make is … Read more
🖤 At Buffer, we’ve long aimed to default to transparency, a practice we believe helps eliminate inequality and gives everyone a greater chance of succeeding. Financial transparency is especially close to our hearts, which is why we’re proud to share Open Books, a series of small business owners giving us a peek inside their books … Read more
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Responding to major events like a pandemic or recession requires marketers to use real-time data to keep up with consumer demands, attitudes, and behaviors. However, marketing according to data points alone isn’t enough to get meaningful customer engagement with your business—that’s the job of a buyer persona. There are many factors of customer behavior you’ll … Read more
Sorority recruitment has transformed from a secretive process to big social media business. In the fall of 2021, sorority rush at the University of Alabama took TikTok by storm, effectively becoming RushTok. During that recruitment season, sorority hopefuls posted daily TikTok vlogs sharing everything from their outfits of the day, to what they’re carrying in … Read more
You’ve just hit it off with a potential client who fits perfectly into your target audience. Whether it’s at a conference, in line at Starbucks, or during a post-gym session stretching session, you’ve struck up a rapport, and you want to close the deal on that hot new lead. The only thing is, you still … Read more
Remember, just a few weeks into the new year? You had goals to eat healthier, get in the gym, and start a new business. But now, we’re inching closer to the end of the year, and you’ve struggled to hit any of your goals. I’m no exception to the rule, either. I have a pair … Read more
Starting a business. The want-to-be entrepreneur’s daydream. Many founders have spent hours speculating the vision before finally making it happen. Freedom, flexibility, income—it’s all just a startup away. However, many small business owners overlook one small (though crucial) detail: it takes money to make money. Startups don’t grow on trees. You’ll need capital to get … Read more
Whether it’s Pubcon or MozCon, Dreamforce, or SXSW, SEO conferences and business networking events can be a great way to freshen up your skills, tune into industry trends, and connect with other professionals. In fact, getting the most out of networking events requires more than just listening to panels and handing out your business cards. … Read more
As far as job descriptions go, ‘Business Consultant‘ has to be near the top of the list for most ambiguous. After all, you would struggle to find two more broad terms than ‘business’ and ‘consultant,’ so pair them up, and you’ve got a match made in heaven. But despite the ambiguity of the name, business … Read more
Joining a local accelerator program was an important factor in successfully securing grants for my community-based business. Joining this program was truly eye-opening. Accelerator programs have the purpose of helping businesses (usually start-ups) accelerate their business growth. When you join a program like this, you get access to advisors who will help you further develop … Read more
Business budgets are a source of truth for your income and expenses. That includes all the money you spend — from A/B testing your marketing campaigns to your monthly office rent. While organizing the numbers may sound difficult, using a business budget template makes the process simple. Plus, there are thousands of business budget templates … Read more
The thrill. The anticipation. The calls. The website building. The samples. The price shopping. The all-hands-on-deck moments. The night before. The big day. Does that feel like planning a wedding or starting a business? How about both at once? Emma Bolton began her wedding planning with a challenge. She wanted a “wow” factor. She wanted … Read more
You’ve made your LinkedIn account, you’ve posted a couple of thought-provoking pieces, and now you’re wondering what your next step is. Sure, you can add another article post to your page, but with minimal followers, it feels a little hollow. “How, oh great LinkedIn gods, can I gain a larger audience?” you cry, sinking to … Read more
