Business Tips

Hundreds and thousands of shoppers turn out for Small Business Saturday each year, but why? You might be wondering, “what even is Small Business Saturday?” Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday which is meant to increase local and small business awareness and support. Small Business Saturday piggy-backs on the shopping fever that is Black Friday.

Thanks to the internet, consumers are much more informed than ever about the products they are purchasing and the brands they are interacting with. This makes corporate responsibility and philanthropy extremely important because it helps to establish trust with your potential customers.

Alex Martinez, better known as Typsy Soul, has written a guest blog today for our site! She is an experienced backpacker and a big believer in remote work. She uses the world as her office space and encourages you to do the same. Today, she provides us with some tips on how working remotely can be beneficial to you and your company!

Gratitude is a key quality to possess in owning any business. It’s important to recognize how far you’ve come, the opportunities you’ve been given, and the people who are standing by your side helping the business move forward.

We don’t have to tell you that owning and operating your own business is a challenge. There are countless stressors and responsibilities that fall directly on your shoulders, some you might not have ever imagined. But we all get by with a little help from our friends, right? To make friends in your community, you’ve got to become a part of your community.

You can have a quality marketing plan, but it won't do you any good if you don't have quality customer service.