Articles tagged "Small business"

Contract Work Is Hard. These 6 Rules Make It Easier.

Switching from one job to the next is the nature of the beast for freelancers and contractors. And that means a unique set of challenges, like making quick assessments and moving projects forward on schedule despite juggling multiple clients.

4 Ways to Have Fewer Meetings at Work

At Proof, a 15-person seed-stage startup where I work on the marketing team, we all wear a lot of hats. We spend time on everything from customer support to interviewing candidates to assembling desks—in addition to our time-intensive primary roles.

6 Google ranking factors you can actually do something about

Google's search algorithms—that's right, algorithms plural—are terrifying. Not only are there more ranking factors than you can count, but they're also constantly changing.

5 productivity resolutions to help you save time at work

With the end of the year nearing, it’s time to start thinking about the things you want to accomplish in the next. New Year’s resolutions aren’t only for personal development; they should also be for your professional development.

3 ways to automate your personal fitness business

If you're a personal trainer working with a diverse group of clients, you have a ton to keep track of. From managing your marketing efforts to making sure your clients get a unique, challenging workout each week, there are a lot of moving parts.

Selling the Invisible: How to Sell Your Services

If you're shopping for a new vacuum, it's easy to compare features to find one that meets your dust-busting needs.

How to Choose the Best Social Media Platform for Your Business

When you want to start promoting your business, products, or content on social media, it's important to carefully consider which social media platforms to use.

5 strategies resourceful small businesses are trying during social distancing

We can all agree that social distancing is necessary for the health of our communities, but it's been catastrophic for many small businesses that rely on in-person activities to thrive.

These small businesses are keeping things personal during social distancing

Local businesses are all about the personal touch: they know your weird coffee order or greet you by name—and pronounce it correctly—when you walk in the door. Even when new customers come in, they make them feel like regulars.

7 Tips to Cut Costs for Your eCommerce Store

For consumers and retailers alike, eCommerce used to be the more affordable option compared to brick-and-mortar stores.