How Digital Transformation is Driving Business Change
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Uber and Airbnb: Lessons from Sharing Economy Success Stories
With the advent of the sharing economy, customer expectations have changed dramatically from just a decade ago. They expect more options and they expect them faster than ever.
How to Stay Organized at Work as a Small Business Owner
As a small business owner, you’re generally operating with a pretty small crew. Maybe you’re just starting out, or maybe you’ve been in business for a while and want to keep your team small. You might even be running a business of one, where you’re the one doing everything from marketing and servicing customers to […]
7 Must-Read Books for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
As a small business owner, you have to keep your business skills sharp to maintain an edge over your competitors. The tried and true way of doing this, even in the digital age, is reading thought-provoking books by fellow entrepreneurs and business experts. However, finding the time to sort through bookstore shelves (whether in the […]
4 Tips to Revamp Your Vendor Relationship Management
Customer relationship management is all the rage, but it takes more than happy customers to keep a business alive. In fact, maintaining positive customer relationships really begins with effective vendor relationship management. If you’re constantly jumping from one vendor to another in search of a lower price, it will impact your ability to fulfill orders […]
Why Going Paperless is the Key to Business Success
In today’s digital age, it’s no surprise that many businesses are transitioning from paper-based to paperless processes. Not only is going paperless beneficial for the environment, but it also helps companies streamline their operations and provide better customer service. For small businesses aiming to create loyal customers and drive repeat business, those should be pretty […]
The secret to delegating tasks as a small business owner
In the early stages of running a small business, many business owners handle everything by themselves. While this jack-of-all-trades approach can help get a new business off the ground, it may ultimately lead to burnout. The business owner may also find they’re so busy with day-to-day tasks that they don’t have time to plan for […]
10 productivity tips for small business owners
Learn new ways to become more productive and avoid burnout! Read up on these top 10 productivity tips.
7 Apps to Organize Your Small Business
By midnight on December 31st I had proudly mastered the art of mojito-making, but during the next morning’s brunch with friends I was challenged to improve my organizational skills for the new year. Apparently, my scatterbrained process of gathering ingredients and forgetting where I keep stuff in my kitchen was more noticeable than I thought. Resolving […]
Conference Travel Tips to Get You There Energized
I love going to industry conferences – meeting up with old friends in a fun city, getting re-energized from inspiring keynotes speeches, and endless learning opportunities. But the early mornings, late nights, action-packed days, and travel time can take a toll! So, if you’re like me and want to feel energized throughout your […]