Book Publishing Tips for Business Owners It's time to publish your first book. This Smart Hustle Guide is for the small business owner who needs the top DIY book publishing tips. So, you want to write a book and publish it. Great news! This is exciting. Learning how to publish your first book is a journey...
In today’s digital shopping landscape, clear and easy communication with your customers has never been more important. With so many more people shopping online, making a lasting impression to create repeat customers is vital. In fact, according to a recent Meta study, 75% of adults across the globe said that they want to be able...
By Veronica Rhodes, Partnership Manager at TFX. Over the last decade, a rising number of people have supplemented their income through blogging & podcasting. People in almost every field use blogging & podcasting to make a part-time or full-time living. Maybe you enjoy writing, or you're a natural at shooting photos, or perhaps you just...
By Kimberly Green-Kerr, UScellular Business Solutions and Operations Leader In very welcome news for ecommerce and brick-and-mortar small businesses, many Americans are eager to spend their money during this holiday shopping season. According to a recent report from Deloitte, holiday retail sales are expected to increase by up to 9% from November through January, on top...
By Francisco Schmidberger, Co-founder at LINK Agency. Brands are always looking to leverage the latest social media trends to help the success of their marketing and advertising campaigns. Interestingly, compared to Instagram, advertising on TikTok is an even better place to start for every small business, not just those targeting a Generation Z audience. TikTok is...
By Suresh Dawmani, a Social Media Manager with Wishup. Business scenarios are changing and growing more competitive post-Covid. As a result, the battle to win a customer's attention is just beginning to get interesting. Digital marketing has an advantage over other marketing channels due to its ease in reaching out to specific audiences. It is also...
Podcasting is an important part of getting the word out about your business and building authority. Here's a discussion with the CEO of Podcast Town about podcasting and much more. Smart Hustle Small Business Podcast · Your First Podcast - With Podcast Town CEO Elzie Flenard Elzie Flenard is the CEO of Podcast Town and he...
By Sandeep Todi, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Truly Financial. Small businesses are only too familiar with the joylessness of dealing with traditional banks. They are constantly stung by high fees. They are even put on hold indefinitely while the piped music attempts to lift their mood. According to a survey by BlueVine, less than...
By James Munnerlyn, President and Co-Founder of Blip Billboards. Apple is going full throttle with its privacy measures for users with its recent release of iOS 15. But what does this mean for SMBs? What does this mean for your business? Digital ads (particularly on social media platforms owned by Facebook) are now more expensive...
By Megan Wintersteen, Vice President of Marketing at Zenreach It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on small businesses (SMBs) throughout 2020. Moving through 2021, however, we’ve seen increasing signs of optimism. Consumer foot traffic to restaurants and retailers has increased more than 52% since January. Vaccination rates are also climbing....
