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10 Proven Ways to Grow Your Small Business

Up and Running

It can be as simple as opening a business profile and beginning to grow a community of customers. Show that you value them and their contribution to your business. Give them more opportunities to lead and collaborate, involve them in the goal-setting process , and even foot the bill for them to attend seminars and trainings.

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The 50 Best Marketing Strategies For Small Business

Mike Michalowicz

Business owners with a brick and mortar store need to reach out to a bigger audience online. People have always gathered to talk about business, life and community events. Many communities now have online forums/bulletin boards that offer varying levels of paid memberships. Enter a Business Award Competition.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They are Incorporating Social Entrepreneurship in Their Business

Hearpreneur

I work on meeting with people, especially those in vulnerable communities, to help educate them on this topic. I have extensive experience dealing with nonprofits and small businesses, and we understand the difficulties that come with a limited marketing budget. 16- Hosting educational seminars. Photo Credit: Olu Ojo.

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21 Ways To Market Your Small Business On A Shoestring Budget

crowdSPRING Blog

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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21 Ways To Market Your Small Business On A Shoestring Budget

crowdSPRING Blog

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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Business Advice Podcasts: Why Every Entrepreneur Should Tune In

Up and Running

Business is no exception. From small business owners to giants of the corporate world , the expert you are looking for is out there somewhere, sharing what they know. The result is a cornucopia of podcasts that exist, offering insight into industries and areas of business that could be relevant to you and your company.

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Public Relations Tips for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs [Webinar Recap]

Up and Running

For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” I know that as small business owners and entrepreneurs, we all are time-pressed. Welcome aboard, everyone.