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10 Cheap Apps for Small Business Owners on a Budget

For small business owners looking for cheap apps to boost productivity, the digital marketplace offers a plethora of tools that are revolutionizing business operations. These mobile technologies enable owners to organize, streamline, and automate various daily processes, significantly enhancing efficiency…

UK Small Business Events and Exhibitions Calendar

With the aim of bringing our readers an extensive business events, exhibitions and trade fairs diary, Small Business will be continually updating this page as new events come onto our radar. If you notice any business shows we have missed,…

Hit it & Quit It with Kendra Lee, Geoffrey Klein, and Precious L. Williams » Succeed As Your Own Boss

Kendra Lee is an author, speaker, and revenue generator. She is the founder of KLA Group, a sales consultancy and marketing agency that helps small and medium businesses get seen, get heard, and gain traction to achieve their dreams. She’s…

What is Outbound Sales? Guide for SMBs

Outbound sales techniques have several benefits, including the following:  You can reach prospects faster  It’s more predictable There’s more precision and personalization  Businesses have more control over the sales funnel Here’s what you need to know about each of these advantages!…

The Hidden Mystery Behind Building Trust with Potential Customers

Understanding the importance of building trust with customers is crucial in today’s market. We don’t just purchase products, services, or companies; we buy from those we trust. In highly competitive industries, the deciding factor for customers often isn’t the product…

Advice for small businesses on building a website on a shoestring

All new businesses have one thing in common – tight purse strings. The thought of coughing up for professionals to set up the various aspects of an online business, from SEO advisor and marketing expert to accountant and website-builder, causes…

12 Pinterest Tips for Boosting Your Brand with Pinterest » Succeed As Your Own Boss

In the dynamic world of digital marketing, Pinterest has emerged as a powerful platform that can significantly enhance your brand’s visibility, engagement, and, ultimately, its success. With over 482 million monthly users worldwide, Pinterest isn’t just another social media site…

Jobber Review 2023: Best Home Service CRM?

Jobber Industries Served Jobber’s comprehensive and user-friendly features have made it stand out in the market, and for good reason—it helps a massive portion of the workforce. The software is beneficial for a variety of home service industries, such as…

10 Innovative Leadership Styles for CEOs

CEOs are instrumental in shaping an organization’s culture, strategy, and overall success. Embracing innovative leadership styles allows CEOs to adapt to the evolving business landscape and inspire their teams to achieve exceptional results. In this article, we will explore innovative…

Twitter vs Threads and Other Ways to Update How You Communicate with Target Customers

The platforms and strategies you use to communicate with your audience are likely to change over time. It may be that new platforms, like Threads, come into the picture. Or it may be due to changes in your industry or…

How small businesses are navigating AI

The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) is making small businesses feel that its development and adoption is moving at lightning speed. In fact, our new research shows that 80{1652eb1ffa4184925f6a63a9c04ea6b421acb7a78117241e7d4325cdca8339fa} of small business owners globally are concerned that the fast pace…

Best small business energy brokers and switching services

Let’s face it, searching for a better energy tariff when you go out of contract with your gas or electricity provider can be a real faff. Who’s got time to compare energy tariffs when you’ve got better things to do…

Data-Driven Brand Growth with Romina Brown » Succeed As Your Own Boss

Miss Romina Brown is the President of Strategic Solutions International, the only female-led, black-owned category management firm on the planet. At SSI, Romina is supported by a global, diverse team of trained analysts, marketing, research, and technology consultants with a…

Big Data and CRM: Guide for Small Businesses

Big data and CRM software are interconnected because a CRM platform draws value from big data! As a result, this enables companies to do things they never thought imaginable. Let’s look at ways big data CRM systems can help businesses!…

How to Make Your Engineering Brand a Success

Engineering is a wide-reaching sector that encompasses numerous specialities. While this means that it can be easy to set up in your niche, you may also find that you have a lot of competition. Setting up a successful business, regardless…

The importance of community football

When I moved back to Melbourne in 2017 after 15 years living overseas, I joined the Glen Eira football club as a volunteer because it’s a great way to meet people and it’s really rewarding.  At the club we live…

Emma Grede – Small Business UK

British entrepreneur, Emma Grede, lives in Los Angeles but was brought up in East London. She worked in entertainment marketing at Inca Productions and later founded fashion and entertainment marketing agency, ITB Worldwide. State-side, she co-founded Good American in 2016,…

Do It! Selling with David Newman » Succeed As Your Own Boss

David Newman is the best-selling author of Do It! Marketing and his latest book, Do It! Selling. He’s also the founder of the Do It! MBA mentoring program and host of The Selling Show, a top-rated business podcast with over…

What is a Sales CRM? The What, Why & How for SMBs

Everyone on your team, from sales reps to managers, can benefit from a sales CRM system. Some aspects sales CRM software can help with include the following: Contact management Communication Productivity Identifying trends Let’s see all the ways sales CRM…

Saving for Retirement as a Small Business Owner

One of the biggest challenges small business owners and self-employed professionals face is saving for retirement. While employed professionals often have specific and established retirement options through their employers, funding a retirement plan as a small business owner or sole…

How to Be Awkward and Confident at Work

We are told by almost everyone these days that we should be our authentic selves. But there is still tremendous pressure at work (and in society) to conform and be like everyone else. On The Small Business Radio Show this…

Microbusinesses lead way when it comes to exports

The proportion of microbusinesses making exports overseas jumped last year to 46 per cent compared with 39 per cent in 2021. A microbusiness is defined as having up to nine employees. Four out of ten SMEs (up to 250 employees)…

Why Invest In Yourself with Melinda Emerson » Succeed As Your Own Boss

Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and online marketing strategy. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her Philadelphia-based marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500…

Local SEO Guide for Small Businesses

Disclaimer – I’m making an assumption you already have a website. Additional Disclaimer – I will be listing low to mid-cost services below. I’m not getting paid for my recommendations; these are all services I’ve used myself. Step #1: Create…