There are 31.7 million small businesses in the United States. And we constantly hear about the good they do for local communities and the national economy overall. Our society reveres them as an integral part and supports them as such. And yet, in comparison to other countries, they’re laggards in regards to technology adoption. According...
While small businesses deal with the uncertainty that comes with a worldwide pandemic and continued shipping delays combined with labor shortages, the 2021 holiday season promises to be like no other. As a small business owner, this means there are more challenges to growing holiday season sales than ever before. And it can feel...
Celebrity CEO: Break In and Stand Out, Even If You’re Not Famous Do you know the secret to building a strong brand? Your brand needs to be well defined, relevant and connected to your customers. Watch Ramon’s free personal branding video and sign up for his new five-part mini e-course, Celebrity CEO Recipe. Become a celebrity CEO and...
By Joe Camberato - CEO National Business Capital. The Great Resignation has placed a particular hard burden on small businesses that often struggle to attract employees. Already facing supply chain issues, businesses can hardly sustain the one-two punch that occurs when they’re unable to fill a new position or keep inventory in stock. So now...
Judy Jernudd , media training and communication coach, spoke with Ramon Ray about how you can leverage your media coverage and publicity! Have you ever wondered how you can make the most of any media publicity that comes your way? Are you worried about speaking in interviews? Do you need some help understanding how...
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...
Did you know you can grow your small business, if you're into trucking, by becoming an Amazon freight partner? During an interview with April Taylor of Opulent Transport, Ramon Ray, founder of SmartHustle.com learned how Taylor’s partnership with Amazon has helped her trucking business grow. Smart Hustle Small Business Podcast · Want to partner with Amazon?...
For some small businesses, adding technology has been a necessity due to the dwindling workforce. For others, it was all about complying with social distancing guidelines with digital workflows that keep patrons feeling safe. While some just leaned into the cool factor in an effort to wow their customers. All good reasons. All effective in...
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....
Small business author Mike Michalowicz believes steadfastly in the entrepreneurial dream. Even as we all head further into the global and local economic problems created by the coronavirus pandemic, Mike still believes you can succeed. Now is the time to trail ahead. And with over half a million readers of his books and four...
