Management
Four Simple Ways to Reduce Small Business Stress
Are you stressed? I don’t know many small business owners who are immune from the stresses of starting, managing and growing their businesses. It’s all part of the process, and it’s how you handle the stress that often makes the difference between…
Management
6 Types of Insurance Your Small Business Needs
Like it or not, it’s important to protect yourself and your business with the right kinds of insurance. But what’s available? What coverage do you absolutely need and what’s optional? Here’s a rundown of six common types of business insurance…
Management
5 Signs Your Business is Growing Too Fast
As business owners, we talk a lot about ways to grow our businesses. After all, the goal is to sell more and make more money. So when phones are ringing off the hook and our client lists are growing exponentially,…
Management
CRM for Receivables Management: What Does That Even Mean?
You might have heard Funding Gates being called a “CRM for Receivables Management“, but just what does that mean? You know what CRM means (customer relationship management), and you know what receivables management is, but how do the two relate? The…
Management
BYOD: What It Really Means to “Bring Your Own Device”
There’s been a lot of talk lately on the trend “Bring Your Own Device” (better know as BYOD). In hopes to clear any confusion about this topic, we sat down with Russ Madlener, Senior Director, U.S SMB Marketing at Microsoft.…
Management
Debunking the Myth About the Perfect Work-Life Balance
Anyone who has a busy schedule, responsibilities and a steady flow of stress that spans different areas of his or her life has likely struggled to find balance. This is even more true for small business owners who generally take on a…
Management
Size Matters: How Big is Your Small Business
So what makes a small business small anyway? Is size measured by the number of employees on the payroll or by the amount of annual revenue a business creates? Is a small business just a business that gives you that…
Management
10 Different Ways to Grow Your Small Business
Once you have established a stable new small business, the next step is to look for ways to begin growing your company. It’s important not to grow too quickly, however. Here are some smart ways you can expand your reach…
Management
Why Your Business Needs a Mission Statement and How To Write One
I still remember the first four words of the mission statement crafted by the school board leaders of my small school district in Southern Indiana. Hanging on the wall in every elementary, middle school, and high school classroom was a…
Management
Scale Your Small Business: 5 Customer Service Tips That Will Help Your Business Grow
You’re at the point where you can officially label your small business as a “success” but you can’t seem to take it to the next level. Just because your marketing strategy is top notch doesn’t mean the customers will continue…
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