5 Big Trends in Big Data You Should Watch
5 Big Trends in Big Data You Should Watch Is your business on board with big data? As this movement continues to sweep companies in every industry, it is important to understand where and...
Loading Dock Design Solutions to Improve Safety & Efficiency
Your business’s loading dock design can affect your business and merchandise in a myriad of ways, so it’s essential to reflect on this design either before you create it or if you need to...
Telecommuting from the Manager’s Perspective
Whether or not it’s a smart move for Yahoo, Marissa Mayer certainly ignited a firestorm of debate when she pushed through a company-wide telecommuting ban for the iconic Internet firm. Unsurprisingly, tech and business...
The Alley vs. The Valley: Interactive Infographic
The Alley vs. The Valley: Interactive Infographic For about four decades, the conversation about “where are the best startups located” began and ended with Silicon Valley. In recent years, we’ve started to see growth across the...
The Delicate Nature of Delegating
When you’re an entrepreneur, it is your business. So it’s natural to want to manage every aspect of it yourself because so much is at risk, especially during the first year. However, as your business grows,...
The Latest Small Business Lending Trends & Insights
Since traditional banks and credit unions began tightening lending practices in 2008, new trends started emerging in the alternative-lending arena, specifically for small business loans. Now, as we proceed through 2015, we see these trends...
The Still-Not-Forgotten Art of Complaining About Your Business
If you’re like me then you probably don’t even feel like reading this post. I mean, I bet that 90% of people (myself included) see themselves as those who know better or those who...
How to Boost Brand Exposure & Reach More Customers
A quick google search of “increase your exposure” reveals a collection of online “traffic strategies”, “special programs”, “internet secrets”, and many special reports, all selling for about $97. There is no secret to increasing...
Show Me the Money… Or at Least Where to Find It
Got money? That’s a question all entrepreneurs need to answer when they start their business. Duh, that’s obvious. But where to get that money? Sources of startup capital are everywhere. The trick is getting in. Forget the...
10 Tips for Setting Up an Efficient Small Business Office
10 Tips for Setting Up an Efficient Small Business Office Before starting up a new business, always have a business plan written as a guide to what your goals are for your business. Visit...