Lean and Small Business

When Should a Small Business Hire an Executive Team?

Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2022

That often involves working long hours and keeping your costs lean. Think of it as an investment in your company — you’re dedicating resources (compensation) to highly skilled employees who will hopefully bring your business to the next level.

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Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Small businesses and startups face many challenges when marketing their products and services. Small businesses and startups have minimal brand recognition, are often located in geographic or demographic areas that limit their marketing options, and most have small (or non-existent) marketing budgets.

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8 Effective Payroll Tips for Small Business Owners

Up and Running

JUNE 1, 2021

In a recent survey conducted by payroll services provider OnPay of more than 1,000 small businesses, business owners who run payroll manually said they spend an average of 18 hours a month paying employees. One that requires sorting through all the ins and outs of a large business’s pay complexities.

Software Review

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[Review] The Lean Startup

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 21, 2013

In the US, about 50% of small businesses fail in the first five years. Enter “ The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses “, a New York Times bestseller by founder of IMVU (creator of 3D avatars) Eric Ries.

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6 Surefire Ways To Get Your Small Business Noticed

YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2018

We all know that marketing is essential for a small business, especially as you’re just starting 8out. Finding the time or skill-sets to do the job effectively on a small business budget may seem near impossible. Marketing your small business doesn’t have to be intimidating. Start small and stay consistent.

Small Business

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Lean Planning Drives Growth For Small Business

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

These days more than ever, as a business owner and entrepreneur, you need to innovate or die. This mantra is most true for any business in the technology sector. The pressure that a small business owner has to leverage innovation into growth is only emphasized by the difficult economic climate. what is Lean Planning?

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Scale Your Small Business Through Speaking Events and Writing Books

Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 16, 2023

Over the last decade, thought leaders and small business coaches have been on the rise. If you’re like me, you may be inundated with emails and ads for TED talks, keynote speeches and small business books from thought leaders offering to help your small business increase revenue. Thought sharing is serving.

Small Business

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[Review] The Lean Startup

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2012

Many people tend to neglect the execution aspect, and Eric Rie’s “ The Lean Startup ” provides a starting point to this by fleshing out the principles of building a profitable company. He is interested in entrepreneurship, small business and the expanding tech scene in Singapore.

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The 16 Best Small Business Marketing Blogs You Should Read in 2019

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Wouldn’t it be great to cut to the chase and go straight to the best resources for great new small business marketing ideas? Here, in no particular order, are the top 16 small business marketing blogs you should read in 2019. Small Business Daily. Small Business Trends. Social Triggers.

Small Business

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10 Proven Ways to Grow Your Small Business

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2020

Treat any new income stream as an expansion of your business. You’ll likely want to build out at least a lean business plan to make sure the new initiative is viable and that your current business can support it.

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10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done by full-time employees, in the office or at home. These approaches allow your startup to grow more rapidly, save costs, but costly mistakes can lead to business failure.

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10 Things Every Small Business Needs To Do

Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2013

If you are thinking of starting a small business, make sure you follow these ten important rules for small businesses: 1. The number one reason small businesses go bankrupt is lack of cash , not lack of profits. You need to engage in Lean Planning. You need to manage your cash. Does it work?

Small Business

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Small Business and Startups: End-of-Year Mishegoss, 2013!

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Every year I have to sit you down and explain to you the importance of preparing for the end of year madness that every small business is required to experience. We are huge believers in a lean approach to marketing and business and one of the precepts is small batch testing: stick with what works and get rid of what doesn’t.

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Solopreneurs Can Grow Faster and Smarter With a Lean Business Plan

Up and Running

JANUARY 29, 2019

Though you may be tempted to immediately throw yourself into your new small business, don’t forget a crucial element: creating a business plan. Yes, the words “business plan” might trigger some dread about epic documents that take a ton of time to produce—but that’s not necessarily what a business plan needs to be.

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Twitter Link Roundup #182 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! How to Turn Your Startup Into a Lean, Mean Marketing Machine – [link]. How to Turn Your Startup Into a Lean, Mean Marketing Machine – [link].

When Should a Small Business Hire an Executive Team?

Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups

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8 Effective Payroll Tips for Small Business Owners

[Review] The Lean Startup

6 Surefire Ways To Get Your Small Business Noticed

Lean Planning Drives Growth For Small Business

Scale Your Small Business Through Speaking Events and Writing Books

[Review] The Lean Startup

The 16 Best Small Business Marketing Blogs You Should Read in 2019

10 Proven Ways to Grow Your Small Business

10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly

10 Things Every Small Business Needs To Do

Small Business and Startups: End-of-Year Mishegoss, 2013!

Solopreneurs Can Grow Faster and Smarter With a Lean Business Plan

Twitter Link Roundup #182 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

Lean Business Tips: Hiring Contractors for Fun and Profit(ability)

Lean Marketing Tips: Hyperlocal Marketing Channels

Episode 9: Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry | The Bcast

Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

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How To Avoid Bad Advice That Can Kill Your Small Business Or Startup

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Lean Business: Capacity Management, Overhead, and Your Business

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: SignNow.com

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Small business and startup tips: training day!

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