Entrepreneur IQ (Inspirational Quote) this week is by Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is an inspirational leader not only for his vision as President but also for the obstacles in life he overcame. He is one of the leading examples of persistence in the face of adversity. “Always bear in mind that your own Resolution to Succeed is more important than any Read more…
Attract and Engage your target audience the right way with some tips and tricks by learning a little more about the human brain and how it responds consciously or unconsciously to your marketing efforts. We want to share a good article we found at Entrepreneur Magazine (Entrepreneur.com) to help you continue to improve your marketing efforts for your Small Business. Read more…
The Entrepreneur IQ (Inspirational Quote) today is geared to help you consider if you are as prepared mentally for success and fortune as you might think. Many Entrepreneurs want success in the form of fortune, but how many of us have truly prepared mentally in all the ways we need to for ultimate success? Is there something holding you back? Read more…
Want to know if your website is going to meet Google’s mobile website standards for when Google changes their priorities to further reward mobile friendly websites? Google provides a website resource for you to test your website on mobile devices (at least according to Google standards): https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/mobile-friendly/ Please keep in mind if you do have a separate mobile website you Read more…
If you are reading this it means you ‘survived’ #BlackMonday, congratulations! The hot topic the last few days is the Chinese Market Crash and our own American Stock Market correction, especially the last couple of business days where there has been a significant sell-off. While I joke about ‘surviving’ #BlackMonday it is no laughing matter when our hard earned profits Read more…
Should I respond to a bad online review? That is a question many small business owners and entrepreneurs ask. Along with the best strategy for responding to online reviews. Getting a bad review online is probably not the end of the world, and it can even turn into a positive if properly handled. Before the dawn of the Internet you Read more…
Thinking Thursday today is a quote from a very successful businessman and his advice on dealing with the failures we all have as part of life and entrepreneurial risk taking. “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford Do not fear failure because in failure we grow stronger and learn important Read more…
Website Wednesday today features the website ABI Woodworking, who among other things offers custom signs for small business. These are not your run of the mill signs, they are decorative 3D relief signs carved in wood. Great for literally ‘hanging your shingle’ as they used to say, meaning to open your office, in case you have never heard that phrase. Read more…
The proper branding of your small business can often make a difference in your overall results, especially as you are getting started or undertaking a big marketing campaign. We ran across a short but helpful article with a great informative graphic that helps break down colors, fonts, and shapes in regards to how they are typically interpreted by people. Remember Read more…
In business we all need the team of financial experts in our corner from accountants to bankers and venture capital providers. Today we focus on a follower who has been active in our local community and is one of the few bankers I have personally worked with who I have actually seen provide and facilitate referrals with local small business, Read more…