Flexibility with focus: adapting to change for long-term success

What happens when rapid technological changes combine with dramatic shifts in society, local marketplaces and global trends? Change becomes the only constant. Learning to adjust, adapt and overcome …

Posted on Jan 28, 2019 5 min read
  • technology
  • employees
  • productivity
  • self-care
  • management
  • marketing

4 inventory solutions that streamline, automate and promote better sales

When your store’s inventory is well-managed, you’re ready to pounce on a reorder so a popular product stays in stock, able to notify site visitors when a product is out of stock, utilize your storage …

Posted on Jan 21, 2019 5 min read
  • inventory
  • sales
  • retail
  • e-commerce
  • tools
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce
  • Wix
  • Squarespace

6 Facebook hacks that will get you back in the news feed

Facebook launched as a social network for college students, but it was never a stranger to marketing. When Facebook Ads and Business Pages rolled out in 2007, they took marketing by storm, giving …

Posted on Jan 14, 2019 6 min read
  • marketing
  • content
  • video

Fill up that tank: 5 ways to get and stay motivated

Motivation. It’s what pushed you to step off the beaten path and forge your own. It’s why you willingly lost sleep when you were working on your first project or building the website for your store. …

Posted on Jan 7, 2019 5 min read
  • motivation
  • tools
  • goals
  • planning
  • mission statement
  • apps
  • podcasts
  • resources

These 3 tech trends will revolutionize business in 2019

Technology is evolving at an exponential rate, and it’s changing every rule that every business has followed for generations. But the latest tech trends aren’t just for big-name brands: They can, and …

Posted on Dec 31, 2018 4 min read
  • technology
  • mobile payments
  • customer service
  • marketing
  • artificial intelligence
  • analytics
  • machine learning

From one sale to many: 4 ways to turn seasonal customers into regulars

Every business—no matter the size or industry—experiences periods that are busier than others. Whether you’ve just finished out end-of-year holiday sales, killed it during the leadup to Valentine’s …

Posted on Dec 17, 2018 7 min read
  • customer retention
  • content marketing
  • customer service
  • surveys

A winning collaboration: best practices and inspired ideas for teaming up

Teaming up with another business can save money on marketing costs, increase the effectiveness of your efforts, widen your audience and keep your current base engaged and loyal. It’s a tactic used by …

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 5 min read
  • collaboration
  • growth
  • marketing
  • content
  • networking
  • cross-promotions

You’ve earned it: 15 ways to de-stress and recharge over the holidays

As the majority of the world slows down and savors the last few weeks of the year, entrepreneurs (and their employees) run themselves ragged to ensure business stays on track. Whether you simply …

Posted on Dec 3, 2018 6 min read
  • entrepreneur
  • work life balance
  • self-care
  • employees

3 steps to close out your finances and get ready for the new year

The year is coming to a close, which means now’s the time to review your books and get ready for tax season (yes, that’s right around the corner). Before you take a break to celebrate the new year, …

Posted on Nov 26, 2018 6 min read
  • finances
  • tools
  • taxes
  • bookkeeping
  • reports

Lead, network, grow: 6 communication skills every entrepreneur should master

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” - James Humes, author and presidential speechwriter Communication drives every single aspect of a person’s life, from small things like …

Posted on Nov 19, 2018 7 min read
  • communication
  • writing
  • entrepreneur
  • negotiation
  • networking
  • sales
  • books
  • online courses
  • resources