Talia Boone, founder of Postal Petals, is on a mission to help people relax and enjoy life, all through the use of "do it yourself" flower arrangements. In this podcast learn about her journey from sports marketing to entrepreneurship. Learn about the power of testing and figuring things out. We also find out how...
When you start your solo business, your first priority is to increase profitability. And customer retention helps you do that. What’s more, loyal customers also get you more word of mouth referrals. Interested in exploring proven strategies for customer retention? Grant Freeman who is working as a chief customer officer at Thryv has recently shared...
You’ve built your family-owned business from the ground up, and you want it to last. An establishment that’s sustainable for generations is a goal worth working for. But there’s one problem I’ve seen again and again in small family businesses-- a tendency to focus too much inwards. Sometimes our focus on continuity and sustainability...
Most business owners are optimistic about the ongoing year despite the many challenges they faced last year. In fact, 73% of business owners are thinking positively about 2021. What about you? Is your business ready to grow in 2021? Do you know the right tools and strategies to take your business to the next level...
SURVIVE & THRIVE GROWTH SUMMIT - SPRING Did you miss watching the Survive and Thrive Summit live? You can still watch it in the Smart Hustle Nation Facebook Group! Answer our three simple questions and then go to this link! TUES - MAY 18TH, 2021 4-9pm ET Standout From The Competition, Create A BIGGER Impact And BIGGER Voice,...
Ruef Bryan Ruef is the founder of the technology software company 10-8 Systems, designed to improve the quality of dispatch units for public safety professionals of all types, from police forces to fire departments to search and rescue task forces. Bryan has always been passionate about public safety. At age 14 he volunteered at the...
Are press releases dead? Jessica Minnick asked Ramon this question in the Alice Role Breakers Community as part of his Ask Me Anything (AMA) session. Although traditional press releases are not dead, they're not the only thing that should be considered in your media outreach. A press release has some value. Especially for SEO and...
As a small business owner, local consumers are the lifeblood, and getting your business on Nextdoor is a tech-savvy way to reach the neighbors – especially with the company announcing Local Deals for businesses. What makes the launching of the Local Deals exciting is the fact that the power of recommendation from one’s community...
Have you ever thought about using media attention as part of your marketing strategy? Having an independent media source highlight your business can be invaluable. Print, radio, and TV media attention has many benefits, here are 5 you simply can’t afford to pass up: 5. Enhance Credibility We say nice things about our own businesses all...
Do you ever feel like you are treading water and not making strides towards your small business goals? Maybe you’re struggling to narrow down your goals to begin with? Every small business owner wants to be profitable, but it’s not always smooth sailing to get to that point. Take a look at these 5...
