Business Management

Are You Prepared to Deal With Opioid Misuse at Your Small Business?

Kelly Spors

The opioid epidemic has reached frightening levels, with nearly one-third of Americans knowing someone who has either overdosed or has an opioid addiction, according to NPR and Ipsos. And, unlike other types of illegal drug use, opioid... Continue

15 Business Tips That You Need to Know

Mike Kelly

Many small business owners are happy to share their business tips with other entrepreneurs. Check out our 15 top business tips from small business owners, which can help you run and grow your business effectively. Business Tip 1:... Continue

20 Common Small Business Mistakes and What NOT to Do as a Small Business Owner

Gene Marks

It's important to gather as many small business tips as you can, but you know what? After running a business for more than two decades, I've learned a few things NOT to do, most of which are common small business mistakes. Common Small... Continue

Small Business Saturday 2019: What You Need to Know to Succeed

Mike Kelly

The annual Small Business Saturday—as a retail and community event—is anything but small: Since its inception in 2010, spending has reached an estimated $103... Continue

Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?

Gene Marks

When American Express announced its very first Small Business Saturday back in 2010, I, for one, didn't think much of it. As usual, I was... Continue

How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?

Eric Vo

There's not a simple answer when it comes to figuring out how long it takes to create a strategic plan for your small business. It differs from business to business and from project to project. It could take some business owners a few... Continue

Three Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

Gene Marks

When you've been running a small business for more than two decades like I have, you've probably seen a lot of ways that business people communicate. After I first graduated college, it was still written business letters and landline phone... Continue

A New Reason Why You Should Never Charge Your Employees for Coffee

Gene Marks

Let's talk about coffee. You've got a coffee machine in your office, right? Probably with different flavored coffees, too. And teas, I bet. You do this because, well, you like a good cup once in a while. But you also do this for your... Continue

The Three Golden Rules for Getting A LOT More People to Read Your Newsletter

Gene Marks

One of the things that perplexes me is why every business doesn't send a regular email newsletter. Do you send one? I don't care how boring your business is — and, trust me, many of my clients sell some boring products and services,... Continue

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