Foot traffic: not just the pedestrian equivalent of rush hour, but the presence of customers in and around your business. Â Having customers physically in your store is, obviously, key to the success of your business. Â Higher foot traffic usually means higher sales. Â But what if your business seems to keep getting passed by? Â Here are […]
Tips to Effectively Market Your Landscaping Business
No matter where you live there is never a shortage of landscaping businesses. With generally low barriers to entry, it seems everyone has a landscaping business on the side or is the full time owner of a landscaping company. Combine a highly-competitive industry with one that can be extremely seasonal and effectively marketing your landscaping […]
Small Business Tools & Resources
Working with small businesses we understand that many owners have limited budgets and time. While the need to wear many hats in a SMB or start up setting will probably never disappear, that doesn’t mean that you can’t look for software, tools, and applications to lighten the load. Look no more as we’ve compiled quite […]
Birthday Party Games Perfect For Summer
Marking every year of your child’s life has so much significance. There’s nothing more fun than hosting a big party at your home, with all your child’s friends gathered ’round for cake and present unwrapping. But let’s face it, they do expect to be entertained and doing so can be stressful. To make your life […]
The Benefits of Car Advertising
On average, a typical U.S. driver travels 13,476 miles per year. That’s 36 miles a day, which means there are a lot of people on the road that could be potential customers! Gone are the days when people lived, worked and played in a few square block radius. As America’s population has surged over the […]
Family Business Succession Planning 101
A whopping 90 percent of businesses across the nation are family-owned. Odds are this means you either know someone who is part of a family-owned business or are involved with one yourself. While the casual nature of working with family definitely has its perks, it’s important to take the necessary steps to protect your business […]
How to Get Rid of Door to Door Salespeople Once and For All!
Do you need a new alarm system? Pest control? Books, cleaning products, a new vacuum cleaner? If you live in the suburbs, odds are good that you won’t even need to leave your house to have the opportunity to purchase a wide array of goods and services: Summer is the season of door-to-door salespeople. Some […]
How to Stand Out at the Farmer’s Market
Selling your produce or goods at a farmer’s market is different than selling in other locations or online. Your potential customers have very specific expectations and ideals. Capitalize on those unique characteristics and spend a little bit of extra time to create an image for yourself and your business, and you’ll stand out from the […]