Part 3 of our series on small business networking groups, Randy Gordon discusses which types of businesses benefit most from the Chamber of Commerce. Nate: What category of business is the best fit for
Part 2 of our series on small business networking groups, Randy Gordon discusses the negative effects time poverty has on healthy networking. Nate: So the main objection that you’re hearing from Chamber members is: “I
Part 1 of our series on small business networking groups, Randy Gordon does a deep dive on the upsides and downsides of large metro Chambers of Commerce, and how business owners should navigate them. Randy:
There can be two very similar companies in the same city. They may sell the same items, set the same pricing per unit of product or service, and have an equal number of employees. However,
Ed. Note: This post from Dennis Styers (pictured left) is a shining example of the type of humor I like to include with our “advice for small business owner” columns. If only for that, it’s
My name is Rich and I’m Nate Wright’s partner in crime in Small Biz Triage. I met Nate about 5 years ago while we were
Every man has his favorite charcoal, every woman has their favorite lip gloss, every kid their favorite toy, every cop their favorite hand-gun and every
Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just
CHALLENGE: Bronzer Salon was referred to us by one of our peers from a few years back. A mother and daughter started an airbrush tanning
CHALLENGE: ACT has recently begun re-selling the classroom ModelMaker, but did not have a web platform to showcase the product OR a place for ModelMaker
If your business sells a product, packaging is something you have to seriously consider. In today’s market, companies are investing more and more into creative packaging design, particularly when it comes to special holiday and
There is no such thing in the business world as loyalty, and it has to be earned fair and square. To keep your customers coming back, you need to offer superior product and make it
Imagine that you’re redecorating your house. You head to the hardware store to buy some paint, where you and your friend flick through shades in the catalogue. However, while you like soft apple green, your
Whether you’re new to freelancing or a seasoned veteran, new tools to help you optimize your operations crop up every day. We’ve covered quite a few of these in the past, from Buffer and Hootsuite to
When using e-mail for your business purposes, it can be difficult to understand how to effectively market yourself and portray a professional image. This is especially important in the current market where individuals expect
My name is Rich and I’m Nate Wright’s partner in crime in Small Biz Triage. I met Nate about 5 years ago while we were
Every man has his favorite charcoal, every woman has their favorite lip gloss, every kid their favorite toy, every cop their favorite hand-gun and every
Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just
CHALLENGE: Bronzer Salon was referred to us by one of our peers from a few years back. A mother and daughter started an airbrush tanning
CHALLENGE: ACT has recently begun re-selling the classroom ModelMaker, but did not have a web platform to showcase the product OR a place for ModelMaker
