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Smart Hustle Magazine’s must-read in-depth feature articles focus on small business entrepreneurs and small businesses that have mastered the art of the smart hustle for overcoming challenges, making the most of scarce resources, finding resources and essentially finding success when it didn’t seem possible. We welcome your story ideas and nominations for featured entrepreneurs and companies.

By Morgan GertlerAdvice, Featured, General, Interview, TechnologySmart Hustle Interviews

Why Accountants Are Critical for Small Business Success

Nowadays, technology plays a huge role in being able to run a business. And with so many people managing their businesses from home, these new technology solutions are needed more than ever. Stone DeSouza is the leader of the small business segment for Sage in the US. He was leading the accounting channel for two...

By Morgan GertlerAdvice, Featured, General, Sales, Tips, Your Smart HustleSmart Hustle Interviews

Tips and Tricks You Need to Know About Selling a Business

Selling is tough work. If you're selling a house, that's also tough. Selling a business — that may be the toughest sale there is. It’s a topic not often talked about, and therefore business owners don’t always know where to turn. John Warrilow has been involved in a few startup businesses and claims that he’s...

By Morgan GertlerAdvice, Featured, General, Interview, Marketing, Tips, Your Smart Hustlebusiness interview

A Conversation with Lori Greinger from Shark Tank: Ramon Hosts the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series

Ramon Ray got to host the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series with special guest Lori Greinger. You may know her as the warm-blooded shark from the Emmy-winning ABC series, Shark Tank. She's also an inventor with 120 patents and the author of the bestselling book Invent It, Sell It, Bank It! Her passion is...

By Ramon RayFeatured, General

$50,000 Grand Prize: Big Money for Small Business from Barclays

The challenging events of 2020 have disrupted the lives of countless small business owners, their employees, and their families. Yet, small businesses are resilient, and their stories of innovation and perseverance during these trying times can provide inspiration for others to keep going. Barclays US Consumer Bank wants to inspire small businesses through its Small...

By Morgan GertlerFeatured, Smart Women

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications

More and more women are starting their own companies. Whether it's from the urge to be their own boss, follow a passion, or create a schedule that's more family-friendly, the reasons are endless. But attaining the right resources, funds, and support can be an uphill battle. Therefore, many women have a hard time getting...

By Jill QuashFeatured, General, Online Events

America’s Small Business Development Center 2020 Virtual Conference

The year 2020 has shaken the entire world, including the small business world. Some businesses have closed doors forever, while many others have pivoted and adopted resilience. Not being alone as an entrepreneur has been one way to rise up and power punch any challenge. Nothing beats a phone call or a sitdown with...

By Ramon RayFeatured, General, Your Smart Hustle

SAT Prep Biz Founders Offer 3 Tips for Small Business Resilience

Are you tired of stories about small businesses struggling during COVID-19? Do you want something a little more inspiring and helpful for growing your small business? Perfect. Keep reading. I recently spoke with Sarah and Robbie Gonzales, co-owners of Tungsten Prep. They are recent recipients of a $10,000 grant from Salesforce. Their story offers...

By Sol DolorFeatured, General, Online Eventscustomers

10 Big Reasons You Should Attend the Customer Amazement Summit

What's one statistic that matters tremendously for small businesses? Customer loyalty. In other words: Are customers coming back? This is especially important in today’s business climate, as small businesses will need to prepare for a post-pandemic world. On September 15 the Customer Amazement Summit will go live online and show entrepreneurs how to deliver an amazing...

By Morgan GertlerFeatured

Join Ramon Ray at the #SideGigCon Virtual Conference

COVID-19 has created an unprecedented time that is causing financial disruption for many individual and businesses. But, that makes it the perfect time to focus on your side business, or better yet — a side gig. If you could take a pause to let the chaos and chatter around you begin to settle, you’ll...

By Ramon RayFeatured

Small Biz Dev Center Celebration DAY – March 18

I’m a big fan of America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)! I’ve spoken at their conferences and written many articles for the website. This year is the 40th anniversary of America’s SBDCs, and the organization is throwing a great party! Wednesday, March 18, 2020, is America’s SBDC Day, and you’re invited to celebrate, with local and national...