Customer appreciation can be a catalyst for growth

For a small business owner, one of the keys for consistent growth is creating loyal customers. To do that, marketing author and MetroWest Daily News contributor Bob Martel says that an effective…

Small businesses need to focus on improving credit

With the recession easing, it is more important than ever for small business owners to improve their credit.

Whether a small business has good credit or not, there are a number of ways that a score…

Small business owners need to prepare in case of power outages

Every year when hurricane season gears up, it brings the threat of significant power outages along with it. But the Wall Street Journal reports that many small business owners don’t properly prepare…

Preventing data leaks means educating employees

Protecting secure data from outside threats is the reason encryption and password protections exist. But for many small business owners, the biggest threat to data security may be their own…

Potential entrepreneurs utilize online tools to get ahead

Ambitious entrepreneurs don’t need to attend business school to get their ideas off the ground. Dozens of new tools and programs offer the support that individuals need to get their businesses…

Benefits and drawbacks of an open office design

Many companies are shifting away from a traditional office design to an more open layout, where workers aren’t separated by cubicle walls and doors. But while the design has various strengths, it…

An easy shortcut to spot detail-oriented job-seekers

When a small business owner is trying to sort through dozens of resumes for an open position, finding the right employee among all of them can seem a very tall task. But entrepreneur and Wall Street…

How to run a corporate blog

Starting a blog can be a very useful tool for attracting customers to a company’s website, but it’s not a marketing tool small business owners should rush into. Mashable contributor Erica Swallow…

Social networking isn’t all good

While there has been a great deal of news about the marketing advantages of social media, the technology has disadvantages as well. Small business owners need to be aware that it creates an opening…

Understanding the basics of cloud computing

A growing number of companies are adopting cloud computing solutions to cut down on their infrastructure. But a recent Techaisle survey found that 63 percent of small businesses haven’t even heard…

Understanding the basics of cloud computing

A growing number of companies are adopting cloud computing solutions to cut down on their infrastructure. But a recent Techaisle survey found that 63 percent of small businesses haven’t even heard…

Social networking isn’t all good

While there has been a great deal of news about the marketing advantages of social media, the technology has disadvantages as well. Small business owners need to be aware that it creates an opening…

Should a small business owner have an MBA?

The usefulness of an MBA is often debated. Several entrepreneurs told Vator News contributor Bambi Francisco Roizen that while the programs can teach valuable business skills, they don’t replace…

Marketing on a tight budget

Small businesses don’t generally have the money for big marketing campaigns. But as SCORE counselor Gray Poehler told the Richmond Times-Dispatch, there are a number of effective ways to promote the…

Investing in CRM software

Small businesses are always looking for ways to improve their relationships with their customers, and Inc. magazine says that for many companies, investing in CRM software is the right move.

CRM…