In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Ellen Marie Bennett, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Hedley & Bennett, a multimillion-dollar kitchen essentials company. Ellen explains how to use your customer feedback to grow your venture. Ellen Marie Bennett, Founder of Hedley & Bennett, embraces tough feedback from her chef customers because it…

Struggling to manage your business’s budget? Here are the features you should look for and some top budgeting tools you can use. An effective budgeting tool will include cybersecurity technology along with the usual accounting offerings. – Getty Images/andreswd As a small business owner, knowing where your money goes is key to your company’s growth. Thankfully,…

Want to scale your business? Achieve your goals with these core growth strategies and activities. Small Business Month is a great time to refresh your inspiration and motivation to find new ways to grow your business. – Getty Images/CandyRetriever May is Small Business Month, a time to support and celebrate the contributions of America’s 33.2 million small businesses and…

With over 1 billion users worldwide and a rapidly growing e-commerce ecosystem, TikTok has become a powerful platform for small businesses and solopreneurs to reach new audiences and boost sales. Whether you’re a boutique owner, a skincare brand, or a service provider, or someone with an under 40 audience, TikTok offers a unique way to…

Let’s be real. Elevator pitches can feel like a late-night infomercial-a robotic recitation of what your business does with an added exclamation point at the end. But for business owners and sales professionals, every interaction is an opportunity. A truly effective elevator pitch transcends mere information delivery. It’s about forging genuine connections that can blossom…