Blog posts tagged with "Small Business Ideas"

Did you know that there are more than 30 million businesses in the United States? Because small business owners have plenty of competition, it’s crucial to pay attention to the latest business news and trends. By doing this, you can grow your company’s sales, better serve your customers, and operate more effectively.

Are you interested in starting a successful business? Vending machines aren’t new or revolutionary but starting a vending machine company can be a lucrative business opportunity. With little experience or training necessary, anyone can get involved in this industry if they’re willing to put in time, conduct research, and make the necessary investments.

As a small business owner, you’re always looking for new ways to reach customers and build partnerships. Trade shows can be a great way to accomplish this!

Influencer marketing has roots that date back to 1890 when the R.T. Davis Milling Company hired a woman to be the face of their Aunt Jemima pancake mix. She influenced a generation and can still be seen on pancake mixes and syrup bottles today.

If you need a break from the daily grind of running your business, you can take a few hours off and still be productive by watching a business-related film. From dramatized movies based on true stories and true-to-life documentaries to works of complete fiction, there are numerous films to choose from that are relevant and beneficial to entrepreneurs.

As a business owner, there may come a day when you decide to transfer ownership of your business. Perhaps you want to retire and want your business to endure under new leadership. Or, maybe you’re interested in recruiting a partner who will assume ownership of a portion of the company. Some businesses are so successful that others approach them with buyout offers.

As a small business owner, your days are filled with meetings, calls, and emails.

It’s been said that in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes. Fortunately, recent changes in the tax law have reduced income tax rates for individuals and businesses, meaning your tax bill may not be so bad this year. In fact, you might even be getting a refund.

As a woman in business, you know the importance of continually learning about your industry and running a business in general. Having knowledge on managing your finances, customer service, marketing, and other topics is invaluable. It makes it easier to grow your business and can allow you to strengthen your leadership skills too.

50 years ago, companies could put ads on TV and consumers would purchase their products at first glance. Today, we live in an experience economy where customers are looking to not only use a brand but create a connection with it. Simply seeing the product on a commercial isn’t good enough, and with the rise of DVR and Netflix, consumers can fast forward though ads and miss your product completely. If you’re looking to take your marketing to the next level, experiential marketing could be right for your business.