Budgeting for SEO – with Guest Blogger Sharon Arena

By Guest Blogger: Sharon Arena of Salty Red Dog Marketing, LLC Running a small business is not easy.  Most small businesses have limited resources and extremely tight budgets, especially when it comes to sales and marketing.  Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is best defined as the process by which the visibility of your website can be…

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Four ways to assess your business health

With the start of a new year comes promises to become healthier. There are plenty of ways to assess your physical health (weight, BMI, cholesterol, resting heart rate, blood pressure, etc.)  Why shouldn’t we be looking at our businesses similarly?  When thinking about the health of your business, here are four areas to review when…

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End-of-the-Year Checklist for Small Businesses

I love this time of year!  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  It’s tempting to focus on holidays, traveling and family visits, but tend to forget about your businesses 4th quarter closing. Now is the time of year where your business needs your attention the most, especially when it comes to your finances. Keeping on top…

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Afraid of Numbers

The “F Word” is far more intimidating than you think! “F” is for financial stability, and it’s a principle that many small business owners lack knowledge with. To make your business more financially stable, watch our video below.

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Google Hangout on Air: Financial Reporting

In our latest Google Hangout on Air, Stephanie Sims and I talk about financial reporting requirements for small businesses – both formal and informal. We give some tips on how to make it easier and offer a free resource to keep you out of hot water. If you missed the Hangout, watch here and be…

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