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How to Create and Optimize Your Google Business Profile and SEO Your Google Business Profile is a free marketing tool that can help you manage your business’s online presence. Google My Business can be a boon to local businesses if utilized correctly. — Getty Images/yongyuan Your Google Business Profile is a free tool to help you improve your local…

How to Write a Great Business Plan A business plan is a living, breathing document. We explain why you should write one and when you’ll know it’s time to update it. Some entrepreneurs assume that business plans have to be in-depth documents, but depending on your business, they can vary in complexity and length. — Getty Images/Hispanolistic…

How to Listen to Your Customers Like Your Business Depends on It (Because It Does) 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…

8 Tools to Help You Manage Your Small Business Budget 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…

4 Things to Do During Small Business Month to Grow Your Company 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…

TikTok for Small Business: How to Start Selling Today 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…

How to Turn Small Talk Into Big Opportunities 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.…

12 Smart Small Business Tax Strategies That Will Save You Money From paying down debt to choosing a retirement plan, there are several decisions small business owners need to make that can have an effect come tax season. Knowing how your decisions will affect your taxes and preparing ahead of time will help you plan…

10 Ways to Get the Most from Your Chamber Membership Some people think chambers of commerce work magic and in many ways, they do. But to see real results and get the most from your membership, you need to be involved. Joining isa smart move, but the true value comes when you actively engage. If…

Smart Ideas for Finding Local Business Needs Interested in opening a local business? Here’s how to find your niche in your small business community. Considering opening a physical business? These tips and resources can help you understand your target market and how to uniquely position your business for success. — Getty Images/Eleganza When it comes down to…