How to Turn Difficult Customers Into Partners
We’ve all dealt with “problem customers.” Whether a problem arises in the midst of a transaction, or they...
Deborah Sweeney
Three Ways to Ensure Success in the Early Stages of Your Business
Starting a business is a huge deal. It takes time, money, and emotional involvement; the likes of which...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Elevator Pitch
Every small business owner needs to be equipped with an elevator pitch; something they can pull out to...
Need Money for your Business Right Now? Here is Where you Should Start Cutting Back
Some seasons are slower than others. For a lot of businesses, unless you’re an ice-cream stand, business seems...
5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Business from Burning Out
There’s good reason why most businesses get compared to well-oiled machines. When they’re at their most successful, they’re...
How to Create a Social Media Presence When No One Knows Who You Are
Social media is here to stay, folks, and it’s now considered to be a vital part of business...
The 3 Keys to Enabling Your Employees to Take Initiative
Kicking assignments and projects into high gear for your business in the summertime can be a struggle when...
10 Ways Businesses Can Easily Blow Away the Competition
Making your mark as a new small start-up can be tricky. You have to figure out what works...
Your Guide to National Small Business Week 2014
Since the 1970s, small businesses have been the largest job generators in the United States. Since that time,...
How Small Business Owners Can Prep Their Office for a Spring Break Vacation
With the snow having melted in most states by now (sorry, Minnesota), entrepreneurs everywhere are emerging from the...