Image source: Pixabay   More and more companies are looking to expand their business to China. The Chinese market is known to be the fastest growing, and their economy is one of the largest on the globe which builds interest for companies from all over the world. Although opportunities for expansion are great, the Chinese market is different, and there’s certain...

Image source: Small Business Trends    As a small business owner, you have to think about cybersecurity and know how to guard against cybercrime. Small businesses are targets of almost 43% of all cyberattacks. As technology evolves, so are the threats to your business. Let’s discuss some types of cyberattacks you need to keep an eye on. (more…)

Image source: Entrepreneur   Email marketing is going to turn 40 soon. Time sure flies! Over the years, it has changed a lot but it’s still one of the most important marketing channels, and there are ways we can keep it thriving. (more…)

Image source: Pixabay   Working in sales was never easy. It takes a lot of knowledge and brain power to execute the sales strategies that work. One of the biggest limitations for successful sales is the fact that in small business, people wear a lot of hats. The owner often has to act as a salesperson while playing point for operations. We’ve talked before about the...

 Image source: Pixabay   While a certain dose of consistency always exists in the world of business, there are times that offer more opportunities than others, especially for small business owners. If you’re looking to start a small business, or you’re currently growing one, the time is now right. Technological, economic, and even psychological factors are all...

Image source: Pixabay   While last time we got some great leadership lessons from the U.S. Navy SEALs, this time they’re giving advice to entrepreneurs. SEALs don’t go through just physical training to prepare themselves for combat. Their preparation includes mental training, which becomes their greatest asset in battle. (more…)

Image source: Unsplash   In less than 6 years, most organizations will make a transition to the Cloud infrastructure. This is not much of a surprise since the benefits of going to Cloud vs staying on-premise are well known. Cloud not only saves you a significant amount of time and money but changes the ways your business operates. This can potentially end up getting new...

Image source: Pixabay   Employee training is responsible for creating effective management process and setting general standards for business operations. Employees who go trough a good training program tend to be more productive and satisfied with their job. If there’s no employee training program, it’s hard to stay consistent at all times and measure results....

Image source: Pixabay  Considering the fact there are so many great CRM Softwares with a wide range of features and functionality out there, business owners can have a hard time choosing the right CRM software that fits their company’s needs. Since this is a significant investment, it’s crucial that all factors are considered in the decisions making process. ...

 Image source: Pixabay   Summertime is known to be a difficult period for many businesses. Even the most driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners tend to close their computers and take time for themselves. Your customers are most likely in the same vacation mood, which can affect your business since it leads to decreased engagement with your content, no matter...