Small businesses drive our nation’s economy. They employ tens of millions. They’re important neighbors in our cities, towns and communities. And they provide the services we rely upon. Economic conditions during the past few years, however, have negatively impacted the operations of many these proprietors. Results of the 2009 edition of The Small Business Economy:…
Plenty of small businesses follow tips that cost less and are technology savvy. These multimedia tools to manage, promote and market their business, reduce expenses and increase their revenues. These tools can be easily accessed, user friendly and cheap or even free. Google it Google offers so many free services that can help small businesses….
The use of the Yellow Pages is now considered an outdated approach to attract prospective clients. These days, it’s getting your business online and making it more visible that proves to be the more effective mean to do it. And it makes sense considering the fact that around 82% of the world’s population are now…
As we continue to sift dutifully through the over 1,000 pages of the stimulus bill (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), there is one provision that is not getting much attention, but could be very helpful to small businesses. If you are a small business and have received an SBA loan from your local…
Business or Management Consulting is the practice of helping organizations solve problems so as to improve their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. It is a global business worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Wherever businesses exist, there is a need for Business Consultants. This is also true for Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with a population…
Everyone wants to attract more eyeballs on their website. Sound and effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategies have the potential of getting your site to the top of Google’s organic search rankings, leading to the growth for your business. SEO is a fast moving field. Hence, it is no surprise that you will find people…
Do you want to grow good quality shiitake mushrooms for your small business? You can have nutritious addition to your collection if you fruit your logs. These elegant, fleshy fungi can add a delicious touch to your recipes. The flavor you will get will outweigh any other recipe which makes use of other kinds of…
SEO is often considered important for larger businesses, but it is just as important for small businesses that want to increase their reach and grow into successful organisations. SEO is helpful for small businesses in several ways, including allowing them to create websites that perform well and are user-friendly, enhancing search engine rankings and attracting…