As a small business owner and from working with small business owners, I’ve found that most of us share a common challenge: Finding time to work “on” our companies rather than just “in” them. Entrepreneurs that lead small companies wear many hats—operations, sales, marketing, and so on. When anything goes awry in any aspect of […]
For the past eight days, I’ve been battling what seems like a never-ending head cold. Running a company and overcoming illness are not compatible – ask anyone who owns a business. But, one thing is certain… it does offer perspective! Here are three things I learned while I was sick. The world doesn’t end because […]
The DIY approach is flawed for small business owners. Wearing all the hats means a great deal of time is being taken away from the core business productivity. Are you acting as the receptionist, the salesperson, the bookkeeper, the file clerk, the correspondent and the manager of the website, social media, customer service, collections and […]
I’ve never been a visionary. I know, I know. I’m a business owner – how could I not be a visionary? But, I admit it. As a social media manager, I have a myriad of endless details to manage so at least my skills are in line with my trade! But, as we experience growth […]
I've been trying to decide what to write about this week. I spend my days coordinating editorial calendars for clients, writing their content, and making sure every detail is in order. And, frankly, I'm usually a little fried by the time it comes to write my own blog post. ('Cobblers children have no shoes' comes […]
For small business owners, there are plenty of social media “pains” that can hinder an effective social media presence. Here are a few tips for overcoming these obstacles. #1: Time: Don’t try to do it all Small business owners often wear many hats and tend to push marketing – including social media – to the bottom […]
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