Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

Image via Pixabay After a frustrating meeting with a small business client recently who didn’t “have time” for social media, I was surprised to find evidence on the Internet that up to one quarter of small business owners are still hesitant to invest time, money, and effort into a social media strategy.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2018

From traditional advertising to social media, online review management to blogging, search engine optimization to direct mail – it’s all marketing. Without marketing, your business may as well exist in an unlit locked vault – no customers are coming in and no sales are going out. That’s pretty pervasive.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Social media has become an inextricable part of everyone’s life — both personally and professionally. The good news is, for most small businesses, sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Yelp can dramatically increase the size of their target audience almost overnight. by Peter LaMotte, Senior Vice President at LEVICK.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Regularly evaluate your strategy plan to ensure that you and your company are responding to the needs and feedback of your business. No two employees are the same, and your management plan should reflect that. Improve your workplace culture For good reasons, business success usually begins with workplace culture.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Sixty percent of small business owners and managers say their biggest human resources challenge is finding skilled talent. Do you need a full-time staff member, part-time employee, ongoing vendor or project contractor? What can you offer talented employees to make them want to work for you instead of a competitor?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 28, 2022

I intend to release one study every three months, which I'll send to journalists in the hopes of generating viral attention on social media. Next year, we are pivoting our business to focus more on helping businesses with their online visibility and reputation management. 9- Getting more active in social media.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 31, 2015

Small businesses are always looking for improvements to help their businesses run effectively while maintaining a positive reputation in the community. In fact, some of the best tools available are created to give a bigger-business feel without breaking the bank. Social media monitoring: Perch.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 17, 2015

Small businesses are always looking for improvements to help their businesses run effectively while maintaining a positive reputation in the community. Having a simplified training process not only makes hiring easier, but helps your employees feel more confident in their employers. Social media monitoring: Perch.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 2, 2013

But if the Web is something like the Wild West – with abundant threats to your online reputation – there are some ways in which small business owners can proactively protect and regulate their online image. Here are four of the most common reputational threats that small business owners face: Renegade Reviews.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2021

The customer may feel that small business firms are less stable, and there is more of a corporate structure with rigid complaints procedures to follow with the big players. What impression does a new customer get when they phone your business? Business cards and flyers are important in presenting a professional public image.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Thankfully, the pandemic hasn’t scared away resilient folks who want to start businesses. In fact, Americans are becoming small business owners at an accelerated clip: New filings for employer identification numbers are higher than they’ve been since 2007 , according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 5, 2019

You can connect to a world of business opportunities from your laptop, use a wealth of online tools to manage operations, and market your brand to an audience of millions via social media (as Quire, a modern project management platform says , “creating is one thing: Letting people know about it is another story”).

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

by Annie Tsai, author of “ The Small Business Online Marketing Handbook: Converting Online Conversations to Offline Sales “ The technology takeover is here. As a small business owner, you know you can’t fight it anymore. Work on your social life. But where do you even start? Don’t panic, though.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When you run a small business, you must start with dedication and resilience. Protecting your business involves focusing on growth while implementing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure longevity. The good news is there are proactive actions you can take to fortify your small business against potential challenges.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2019

Small businesses and young entrepreneurs are in a difficult position in the market. Make sure your employees and business still have the essentials. Collaboration programs make it easy to communicate with your employees and client online. This is one of the best cost-saving ideas for small businesses.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 23, 2023

We asked business leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners about their business development tips and here are the insights that can help your venture propel towards unprecedented growth. #1- Think through what will my brand reputation be? This can include customer testimonials, product reviews, and social media posts.

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Brandanew

JUNE 24, 2016

Social media marketing is a must for every business today. But the question is, are you spending your social media marketing dollars wisely? Once you figure out what works best for you, you can scale your program as large or as small as you need it to be. How Social Media Marketing Can Ruin Your Budget.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business in 2019. You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. Purchase business insurance. Operating plan.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2024

During our insightful conversation, we explored how Clutch connects buyers and sellers of business services and examined the importance of verified reviews in establishing trust and credibility in the B2B marketplace. That agency actually went out of business within a year of me graduating. So I really got into it.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2019

As an entrepreneur and business owner, your work is never done – I always feel like the wheels could come off at any minute; I think that’s why we continue to innovate and iterate. Our business is all about social media data analysis, and the amount of that data almost doubles each year! 8- Two goals .

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Building a well-organized team of competent and dedicated employees is critical for the life of your startup. A strong group of talent ensures that your business gets closer to its key objectives. Reputation will be as important as ever in 2018—only now, it’s more about your brand identity spread through digital channels.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It’s not a question at all as businesses are supposed to adhere to ethical practices. They have these codes of conduct that set out exemplary behavior expected of everyone, from the executives to employees, in the workplace. Businesses are supposed to make money” is a given. Treat Employees Like Customers.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Here are 5 elements of risk management that many small business owners struggle with: Preparing for the loss of a key employee. Every business has employees that are essential to how the business operates. In order to succeed in business there must be a plan for what to do when a key employee leaves.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As a CPA, I think it’s important to bring awareness to taxes and accounting for small business owners. So, in essence, my goal is two fold–not only will visibility help increase business for myself, but the more I share about accounting and taxes, the more I can help business owners succeed. 4- Visibility.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

If you’re running a small business, you need to be on top of legal basics to make your business successful. To make sure you don’t encounter any nasty surprises, here are the common legal issues behind running a small business you should be familiar with: Contracts. Good luck in running your business!

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 18, 2020

In an Ipsos Mori and TripAdvisor study , 97 percent of business owners said they believed management of their online reputation was important in their business. To succeed in customer service, businesses need to gain insight into their online reputation and what their customers want.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Nearly all businesses from small to large have a Facebook account. Your business probably does, too. But, the social media discussion is often limited to Facebook and Twitter with a little Instagram and Pinterest thrown in. What is this mysterious, often overlooked yet highly effectual social media platform?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 2, 2019

As a small business, your employees are crucial in defining your business and brand image. They are the backbone of your business, and they can determine your success. The question is what do you need to do, as a business, to attract the best talent. You build a great reputation. The answer is simple.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2016

According to the eighth annual DNA of an Entrepreneur study by Hiscox, America’s #1 online small business insurer, the majority of millennial small business owners always thought they’d start a business one day and, according to the study’s findings, are working hard to excel in the small business world.

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Up and Running

JUNE 8, 2021

Values can also be about the people so why not look inward at your company’s employees or share stories about company culture to provide a window into how your organization operates. Building a brand with a well-regarded reputation and loyal customers is no small feat. It does have global appeal and some success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2019

Your reach with a blog will make you visible to key relationship-building channels, including LinkedIn , industry forums, and worldwide business executives. Attract supportive team members and employees. Every business benefits from having employees who understand and support your mission.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In fact, it can take years in order to fully scale your real estate company up to be able to match the size and reputation of companies like Venterra Realty , located in Austin, TX. The truth is that embracing technology can help businesses of all sizes.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

As an entrepreneur, your business is likely built on relationships and partnerships with stakeholders. Your internal stakeholders are your employees and investors, and your external stakeholders are customers and suppliers. Think social media, loyalty programs, discounts and freebies, contests, and so on.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 13, 2017

Cloud-based applications (aka “software as a service”, or SAAS ) are widely available and cover most of the needs of business owners, with very few compromises. Toss in readily available, high-speed mobile Internet and you have the perfect mix of access and apps to make any small business owner fully mobile. Customer service.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 13, 2017

Cloud-based applications (aka “software as a service”, or SAAS ) are widely available and cover most of the needs of business owners, with very few compromises. Toss in readily available, high-speed mobile Internet and you have the perfect mix of access and apps to make any small business owner fully mobile. Customer service.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Your business location, facilities, equipment, and what kind of employees you’ll need are in this section. Any information that helps support your business idea goes here, including market studies, legal agreements, photos of your products, and more. Click here to see their complete guide to writing a business plan.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The only things you’ll ever need to pay for are the tools that allow you to pay your employees directly, and the ability to accept credit cards online. Even at its simplest, it’s a great place to manage and make new connections, to find and hire employees, and to build a portfolio that showcases your skills, experience, and abilities.

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