There are many different ways that a small business owner can create an invoice—and that’s precisely the challenge.
Especially if you’re just getting started as an entrepreneur, you may be wondering whether to create these documents manually or to use software right away. Creating invoices manually has its...
Small businesses are considered the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. During the pandemic, however, they experienced massive financial bloodshed. One study by Yelp found that 163,735 businesses closed down between March 1 and Aug. 31, 2020, with about 60% shutting down permanently.
Fortunately, many businesses managed to survive — even…
Give your employees the right insight into the company's bus.
Picture this: two companies, exactly the same in every way except one. The first company's employees work as hired hands, just doing what they're told, while the second company's employees are trusted partners--everyone understands and participates in the economics of...
In 2016, Wasp Barcode Technologies asked more than 1,100 small business owners what the biggest challenges were as it related to running their business.
Unsurprisingly, money management issues topped the list…
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You have to oversee everything from accounting practices to hiring. One of the most critical components of growing your business is your marketing strategy. Developing a marketing plan allows you to identify your target audience and reach your customers. It also clearly outlines the answer to critical questions…
A media outlet covered your business or published something you wrote. Time to sit back and let the leads roll in, right? Only if you want to leave most of the value on the table.
While press coverage does lead to prospects directly reaching out…
When it’s time to split the bill at dinner with your friends, most people these days throw down a stack of credit cards. The world at large seems to be moving in the direction of plastic. About 30% of American adults say they don’t use cash at all to buy things in a typical week…