Articles from November 2016

Convenience: How to create more of it for your customers

Here are ways to improve your customer experience through providing quick, efficient service, offering multiple payment options and handy facilities like an ATM.

Don’t miss out! Create online buzz for your business

Online buzz can make the difference between success and failure for a small business. Here are 3 ways to generate great online buzz.

The 5 chief reasons small factories fail

Blogger Henry Brown writes about how to avoid the five main reasons small manufacturing businesses fail.

Your small business can’t afford a mediocre website

Here’s an infographic that shows why your small business website has to shine.

3 common reasons behind small business failures

Here is advice on how to avpod three common reasons small businesses fail.

Small business success #34: Mark V. Dullea, entrepreneur

Mark V. Dullea shares his story of small business success, one he hopes to share with others by helping them start their own carpet-cleaning companies.

Lessons for small businesses from a retail bankruptcy

Small businesses are financially vulnerable when a customer goes bankrupt. Jeanne Yocum provides tips on how to avoid this potential disaster.

Increase sales by thinking like a customer

Henry Brown advises you to focus on product purpose, price and packaging to grow your small business sales.

7 brand-building tips for startups

Guest poster Emma Miller gives advice on how to build a strong brand for your startup business.

Neatness counts when it comes to the appearance of your business

A messy, disorganized office or store will turn off customers, no matter how great your product or service is, writes blogger Henry Brown. Do what it takes to put your best foot forward.

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