BetterSMB Best practices for small and mid-size businesses

What could help business owners fix their ongoing labor shortage problem? We should recognize the potential of the four-day workweek. Continue Reading at www.theguardian.com

If you plan to expand your company—by serving new markets, extending your portfolio of products or services, or adding staff—there’s much to think about. Here are some possible strategies for small business owners to consider. Continue Reading at www.allbusiness.com

There’s no reason to empty your business checking account to pay for advertising. According to real estate guru Barbara Corcoran, there are many low-cost and even free methods to get the word out. Here are seven examples. Continue Reading at ...

Non-disparagement clauses have long been a standard part of severance agreements, but the NLRB now says that buying silence isn’t legal. What does this mean for your business? Continue Reading at www.inc.com

Given the failures of Signature Bank and SVB, a small business owner may want to spread their money around to mitigate the potential risk of being on the short end of a bank run. Here’s what to look for in ...

LinkedIn isn’t just for those looking to climb the career ladder. Plenty of small business owners use it to grow their brand and connect with prospective customers. Continue Reading at www.businessinsider.in

The Defense Department’s Office of Small Business Programs wants to make it easier for the U.S. small business community to become more involved in providing goods, services, technology, and research in support of defense initiatives. Continue Reading at www.defense.gov

As a franchisee owner and immigrant entrepreneur, America’s longstanding commitment to a level playing field has allowed small business men and women like me the chance to work hard, compete, and succeed  — creating jobs, prosperity and opportunity for millions of ...

Small businesses can employ smart expense management techniques to keep costs in check, boost profitability, and ensure financial stability. Here’s how to manage expenses with multiple tools, such as automated spending tracking, budgeting, and forecasting. Continue Reading at techgraph.co

Small businesses can still have a major impact on the environment. What can you do to bring down your carbon footprint, and chart a path to an eco-friendly future? Continue Reading at emagazine.com

Whether you are just starting out in business or have been a credible brand name lauded in the industry for decades, it’s always critical to take a regular assessment of your areas of potential vulnerability—from business deals and investment opportunities ...

High employee turnover, with the associated drop in productivity and added expense of replacing workers, can hurt a business of any size. Continue Reading at www.nerdwallet.com

Credit card swipe fees have more than doubled over the last decade. How are small business owners looking for new and creative ways to claw back their profits? Continue Reading at www.cnbc.com

While small businesses struggle to make social media marketing work for them, big companies have it easy. They can just get their name out there, and they’re done. Continue Reading at www.entrepreneur.com

While starting a new business implies risk-taking, the margin between long-term success and failure is narrow. Avoiding these mistakes can stack the odds in your favor. Continue Reading at obj.ca