You’ve started a business from home, and you’re proud of how it’s going, but you’re ready to take it to the next level. You want to see even better results and expand your audience. Good for you, I love your enthusiasm! Believe it or not, LinkedIn can help you to grow your brand. When I […]
The Best Podcasts for Growing Your Small Business
Podcasts have been on the rise since 2004, with the number of listeners more than doubling in the past couple of years. But perhaps even more interesting is that nearly half of podcast listeners have an annual household income of $75k or higher. The reason? It could be because podcasts can be highly educational, especially […]
How Can I Grow My Business?
I’m often asked, ‘How can I grow my business?’ The answer can be simple. To grow, we know we need more profit. That profit can come with more customers; more orders, or even larger orders. So, how do we grow these numbers? Here are five ways to grow your business. 1. Target Market First, to […]
Staples QuickWins App: A Simple Way to Track Your Business Growth
Sponsored by Staples By Holly Reisem Hanna I’m sure you’ve heard the quote from Peter Drucker that says, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” But according to a survey by Staples, 51 percent of small business owners admit that they do not measure and track business metrics as often as they should. […]
When Should I Hire on a Manager?
Often, if you’re running your business from home, the idea is to run it yourself. There are many benefits to being the only employee – you only have to manage yourself, you don’t have to pay other people, and your business is being run exactly how you envision it being run. But as your small […]
How an Incubator Can Help Grow Your Small Business
Back in 2011, when I first started teaching my daughter and her friends how to cook from my home kitchen, I never imagined the potential for turning my itty bitty passion into something life changing for myself, or for others. Fast forward to the end of 2015, and as I look back on yet another […]
Five Personality Traits for Small Business Success
It’s a given that business owners and employees alike should act in a professional manner. What constitutes professionalism? To a degree, it can be interpreted in different ways. When you own your own business this becomes even more important to be professional and be conscientious of how others view you. Professionalism directly relates to customer […]