Think you’re ready to make the plunge and start your own business? Good for you! Now you just have to remember a myriad of details in order to be ready. It can be a little overwhelming. Our checklist will help you get started (though you might need to add a few other tasks to […]
Celebrating Small Business Week
Next week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will honor entrepreneurs in celebration of Small Business Week. The SBA provides tons of great resources for small business owners and for those just beginning the process of starting a business.
3 Insights From Mike the Headless Chicken
Running a business isn’t easy; it requires plenty of patience, hard work and dedication. But sometimes things just don’t go the way you expect. Do you ever feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off? Well, Mike the Headless Chicken sure did. He actually did run around with his […]
Where’s the Bathroom? 6 Tips for Directional Signage
Have you ever been shopping with a three-year-old? There are a few things to know before you go. Be prepared to cut the trip short if he gets cranky. Don’t expect him to ride in a stroller – he thinks he’s too big. But don’t expect him to walk very far, either. Be prepared […]
3 Tests When Developing Company Signage
From time to time here at the Signs.com Communication Department, we like to sit back and let others do the heavy lifting. That’s why today’s post is courtesy of our friends over at Business Logos. Business Logos, founded by two pioneers in the online graphic design industry, caters to small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs. […]
4 Reasons to Delay Your Grand Opening
How important are first impressions? Everyone from your mom to your professors in business school told you that they’ll make or break you. If you’re getting ready to open the doors of your brand new business and introduce yourself to the public, you should be thinking about the first impression you’ll make. It’s difficult […]
3 Inexpensive Marketing Ideas For Your Community
Good news! The National Association for Business Economics conducted a survey in April and found that 80 percent of the business owners that responded reported increased sales. Two-thirds felt optimistic that the GDP would increase over the next fiscal quarter. With any luck, growth will continue and you’ll see a steady rise and recovery during […]
7 Reasons To Hire an Intern & 3 Reasons Not To
Every spring, hordes of college juniors and seniors pound the pavement, looking for an internship that will help them gain experience and make them more employable after graduation. Your business may benefit from having an intern around this summer, but before you post an ad on Craig’s List, do your homework and make sure […]