There’s a lot to set up when you’re launching your business. You need to set up a website, find an office space, acquire business licenses and necessary permits, and more. You’ll also want to set up a business phone number. Fortunately, while everything else on that list takes a little bit of time and research, […]

Congratulations, you have an online business, and you’ve got some momentum going. You’ve got a decent list of clients, steady sales are coming in, and your team is growing. You don’t want to just settle there. Very few business owners find success and think “Okay, that’s it, we’ve peaked and I’m good with that.” They […]

A salesperson’s interaction with a potential client is often the only human contact a customer has with your business — and today especially, a majority of those interactions are happening over the phone.  Your sales team is a key component in managing customer expectations and perceptions. Equipping them with the means to communicate and adapt […]

I know what you’re thinking: not another blog about funding a startup. Just kidding. Anybody at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey knows this is a key question when it comes to starting and scaling their business. We are going to identify some key startup business tips to help get your business off the ground […]

There are some decisions you’ll need to make early on that can significantly impact your business’s path to growth long-term.  Many businesses, for example, choose to start an LLC instead of a sole proprietorship because it will scale well over time, offering plenty of flexibility to grow into other types of incorporations. Some will choose […]

Are you a small business owner, or entrepreneur interested in building a strong foundation for your new business? Our partners at the Straight Shot Podcast are pushing out a Small Business Startup crash course, and to be honest, it’s a great place to start. Hosted by the staff of Reformation Productions, an Atlanta-based marketing agency, […]

When businesses are setting up their communications, there are plenty of different options to choose from. What used to be the standard in-office technology and physical phones, is no longer the norm and businesses are quickly shifting to more flexible communication platforms. Some large corporations buy their entire staff iPhones with their own business numbers, […]

The shutdowns and economic impact from COVID-19 have had a significant impact on small businesses everywhere including postponing Small Business Week until further notice. The good news is that in many places small businesses are either able to open, or are getting closer to that point. And that means that it’s time to start strategizing […]

It’s true, we’re in a recession – and people are rightly worried about what that means if their plans were to start or grow their business at this time. Right now, the UN is projecting that by the end of June, 200 million people worldwide will be unemployed as a result of COVID. Back in […]

It’s finally Friday. If you’re anything like us, the days are probably starting to bleed together in isolation. While some businesses have already successfully shifted to remote/work-from-home, others are still dealing with what all that entails. So many workers over the past weeks have been laid off or furloughed, but even if you’re out of […]

Starting a business is exciting, exhausting, thrilling, stressful, and always, always an involved process. According to the Small Business Association, more than 627,000 new businesses open their doors (metaphorical or otherwise) every year. Unfortunately, the same report found that around 595,000 businesses close each year, too, meaning that getting off to the right start can […]

We’re officially just a couple of weeks away from entering a new decade, leaving the 2010’s behind. In the last ten years, an almost unbelievable number of things have changed, and they’ve done so drastically, especially in the business and entrepreneur world.  The advancements in technology (which includes more accessible and reliable internet) have changed […]

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or someone working remotely, it’s possible you don’t have a traditional workspace or hold standard work hours. Maybe you don’t even have an actual desk and work from a new location every single day. No matter where you work, a cluttered workspace is distracting and can seriously inhibit your productivity. There […]

Small Business Saturday is just a few days away, and marks the beginning of the busy holiday season for most small businesses. It’s been ten years since American Express established the holiday to take place the Saturday after Thanksgiving with the focus to support small businesses and the communities they serve – and has grown […]

The holidays are such a stressful time – we’re all feeling the strain. Between the pull of work and obligations with friends and family, the last few months of the year get filled up fast. The to-do lists become a mile long and everyone starts mentioning how they could really use a clone. Businesses feel […]

If you’re going to utilize voicemail for your small business, it’s important to create a greeting that is interesting and grabs your callers’ attention. It coaxes them into leaving a message. They feel compelled. A great voicemail greeting ensures your leads and other important contacts aren’t floating around in a spam email folder, wondering why […]