One out of every four small business owners (SBO) works more than 60 hours every week, and 70% regularly work at least one weekend a month. Does that sound like you? Even if you don't work quite that much, chances are you work at least 50... Continue
For many small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat due to COVID-19, the idea of taking out another loan might seem like an unnecessary risk. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Thanks to the generous terms of the... Continue
Change is an integral part of growing any small business. After all, businesses must constantly be evolving if they wish to stay competitive in their respective fields. Still, prior to altering an existing product or launching a new... Continue
Target's 2013 data breach cost the company $250 million in damages after hackers managed to steal around 40 million customers' credit and debit card numbers. But the true overall cost can be hard to measure when you consider the bad... Continue
Why is building long-term customer relationships essential, especially for small businesses? Consider the powerful message behind these two... Continue
Most experts agree that business owners should use a business credit card, rather than their personal card, for business expenses. Yet many small business owners continue to use their personal credit cards for business-related... Continue
When it comes to sustaining your business, long-term contracts are one of the most effective ways to ensure a steady source of revenue in an unpredictable market. However, for many new businesses, convincing potential customers to sign... Continue
From text messages to Facebook updates, there's no denying that we as a generation have become dependent on our cell phones to provide us with an instant dose of entertainment. Still, there are times when the fine line between "diversion"... Continue
At first glance, traveling for work can seem like one of the most exciting perks of being a small business owner. Unfortunately, the jet setting lifestyle isn't always as enjoyable as you might think and can often lead to unpleasant... Continue