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The 8 Best Free and Low-Cost SEO Tools for Small Businesses
Here are some tools that business owners can use to optimize their websites and bring in more revenue
Building a Business
‘Why Are We Shouting?’ Inside the Online Community That Is Helping Entrepreneurial Moms Connect, Collaborate and Stay Sane
The Founding Moms founder Jill Salzman discusses the importance of connecting with other business owners and knowing the right times to ask for help.
Building a Business
5 Pieces of Bad Advice That Could Derail Your Business — Sidestep Disaster By Doing This Instead.
Not all well-meaning advice is created equal. Learn from these time-tested guidelines to help you scale faster and avoid the pitfalls.
By Pedro Sostre
Business Ideas
5 Ways SEO Can Help Grow a Mom & Pop Business
From tweaking your Google Business Profile to creating Instagram-able "selfie spaces," how small companies can boost search rankings just like the heavy hitters.
Entrepreneurs
How to Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season
Here are four great ways you can support small businesses during the holiday season.
Building a Business
They Barely Had Enough Money to Set Up One Van. Now This Cleaning Company Is a Five-Star Operation With a Loyal Customer Base. Here’s Their Secret to Growth.
Bronco Pro Kleen made Entrepreneur magazine and Yelp's America's "Favorite Mom and Pop Shops" list. Hear from the company on how it maintains a high level of service for Denver locals that continuously earns them 5-star reviews.
Thought Leaders
She Was Down to Her Last $5. Now She Runs a Multi-Million Dollar Cupcake Business.
On this inspiring episode of "Behind the Review," listen to Mignon Francois's journey from living off of $5 to owning a multi-million dollar cupcake business and becoming a successful author.
Thought Leaders
This Entrepreneur Needed an Affordable Vacation and Wound Up Inventing a Thriving Business
David Sodemann, co-owner of Boho Camper Vans, unveils his secrets to business success and how he maintains a close relationship with his customers even while they're on the road.
Building a Business
How to Navigate Business Challenges — 5 Reflections as I Enter Year 4 of My Startup
Success in the startup world combines innovation, adaptability and perseverance.
By Kate Isler
Building a Business
Setting a New Standard for Customer Service
In this episode, hear how Ben and Jenny McAvoy, owners of Insectek Pest Solutions, prioritize communication and put customers at ease in the face of stressful pest encounters.
Building a Business
How Reviewers Can Help Local Businesses Thrive
In this episode, Gwyn C., a Yelp Elite reviewer, reveals an insider's perspective on how she writes online reviews and provides examples about how small businesses can leverage customer feedback.
Tech
A Scammer Tried to Come For My Small Business — and Yours Could Be Next. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Like you, I work hard to ensure my company runs smoothly and maintains a good reputation. But that can vanish in an instant if cybercriminals attack, impacting your reputation and bottom line — and someone recently tried to scam my company. Here's what I learned about protecting my business.
By Nellie Akalp
Building a Business
This Is the Unconventional Marketing Tactic Small Businesses Need to Try
If you haven't tried this marketing strategy, your business is missing out on gaining maximum exposure, causing word-of-mouth hype and showing your audience your ingenuity and creativity. Find out what it's all about and how to incorporate it into your business.
By Jason Miller
Thought Leaders
Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Plan — It’s Time You Develop Yours.
A winning exit strategy seamlessly aligns business success with personal fulfillment.
Thought Leaders
Is Your Family Business Giving Women the Short End of the Stick? Here’s How to Recognize and Combat Discrimination.
The last place women might expect to experience discrimination is within their family business. But research shows it's a significant problem. Here's how to recognize and combat it in your business.
Building a Business
Building a Tight-Knit Community as a Small Business
The owners of The Little Giant Muay Thai revolve their business around building a community, helping them rank #3 in Fitness & Instruction our America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops List.
Thought Leaders
Recession Fears Still Haven’t Gone Away — Here’s How This Strategy Can Save Your Small Business in a Downturn.
Recession fears are on every business owner's mind, which means we all want to get — and keep — more customers. Building strong relationships with them can help protect the small business owner during a downturn, so here's how you can automate this process.
By Jeff Gilden
Tech
Defend Your Brand With These Strategies to Combat Misinformation in Business
False or misleading information has the potential to damage reputations, fuel poor business decisions and result in legal consequences, but there are proven ways of protecting yourself.
Business Funding
The Opportunities We Unlock As Solopreneurs
In this episode, Angela Shen, owner and founder of Savor the Wild Tours, discusses starting a new business and changing her approach after selling her first business, Savor Seattle.
Business News
These Earth-Conscious Entrepreneurs Are Making a Profit with Purpose in California’s Central Coast
SLO CAL's small business owners see the value of sustainable approaches—and the locals and tourists benefit big time.
Building a Business
7 Strategies to Scale Your Small Business and Achieve Sustainable Growth
Seven key strategies small business owners can use to unlock long-term growth.
Tech
What Separates Thriving Restaurants From Failing Ones? Here Is the Key Ingredient Entrepreneurs Can Harness to Unlock Success.
This is becoming a non-negotiable asset in the modern restaurant landscape.
By Greg Davis
Building a Business
A Culinary Renaissance in Southern California
Viet Nguyen, CEO and executive chef of Kei Concepts, is building a legacy. Although his business encountered several challenges, his loyalty to his personal mission, supportive staff, and hospitality-centered business model is making an impact on his customers, community, and industry.
Thought Leaders
Running a Family Business Means You Need to Prepare Your Kids to Take Over — Here’s How to Do It Right.
Planning to pass on your business to your kids? Preparing them for the next phase of your business is a complex and multifaceted process — so here's what you need to do.
Thought Leaders
How to Balance Entrepreneurship and Family Life in 2023 and Beyond
Our evolved definition of success underscores the undeniable importance of mental and physical well-being.
Building a Business
Free Webinar | October 24: Grow Your Local Business With These Low-Cost Marketing Tricks
Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, our exclusive webinar will equip you with the tools to connect with your community, boost engagement, and drive revenue. Register now →
Building a Business
Expert Advice for Supercharging Your Business’s Customer Service Training
Service culture guide Jeff Toister shares his tips on how to provide employees with effective customer service training to impress your customers.