Know those times when the phone rings and you just can't get to it? That happens a lot with retail owners like barber shops, salons, auto mechanics, bakeries and many others. Numa a virtual receptionist text messaging service is pretty cool, looks like a new service, that helps answer common questions for your customers...
Big companies are quickly pivoting to the NEW WAY we are working. Of course this new way is quickly getting "old". For example, the Wall Street Journal reported how CIOs are looking into how to make remote work better for their employees. Emotional health, physical well being, security and beyond. So for US smaller companies...
Yesterday I was speaking to a SCORE counselor about what they're seeing in the market place. They're seeing that we are entering a mode of recovery. Indeed, many small businesses are still trying to figure out how they'll just survive day to day, but many more, those who are not out of business are...
May of us are have a website and we post on Facebook every now and then. However, not enough of us have GREAT looking websites, consistent email marketing, customer databases (CRM) and marketing automation. See SmartHustle.com/tools . Much LESS of us are ready to - digitize you business and make things faster and better...
A few days ago, I kept thinking that in a few months, maybe sometime next year, things would go back to some way that they were before. But I realize I'm wrong...and think that we small business owners must think differently. I beg you to read, share and comment on my LinkedIn article with tips on how...
Non-profits always get discounted or free help. However, in these VERY challenging times, non-profits might snag some extra special deals from companies, especially if they're mission is related to helping during the Covid19 shelter in place circumstances. There's a lot of companies helping non-profits, one is Zoho who is focused on not only giving their...
There's so much media coverage on PPP and other government funding, however, remember there's many grants (not loans) available to smaller businesses as well such as a Visa grant. Visa and iFundWomen recently awarded $10,000, each, to four women. To help small business owners – particularly female entrepreneurs who already face funding challenges – Visa and...
In the EntreLeadership Podcast, host Alex Judd interviewed Jason Khalipa. The champion of the 2008 CrossFit Games, Jason, started NCFIT, which is a brand of gyms that is growing around the world. When Jason was still a beginner at starting his business, he realized that he had to consider - hobby or business. In...
If you’re like most Americans in the United States, you attend about 62 meetings every single month. You may even attend more based on your occupation. A lot of the meetings that you go to are an absolute waste of time, however this does not have to be the case. Better meeting planning is...
On Ramon's recent Facebook Live with HelloAlice he saluted three business owners who are building businesses focused on sustainability. The three companies are Pathwater, Staci's Pita Chips, and Veggie Pod. What I learned about these companies, and others like them, is that entrepreneurs can make money, build profit and grow a thriving business and yet...
