I’ve visited several cities and towns in East Java with my family to visit a couple of relatives. Along the way, I can’t help but notice thriving small businesses. Then it struck me… these businesses are thriving without proper support from the government. Indeed, in Indonesia, despite the fact that micro lending flourishes, access to…
I’ve just watched a video from USA Today, and I think there’s a wealth of useful tips coming from two prolific business leaders, Angie Hicks of Angie’s List and Fran Tankerton, ex-NFL player who is now the owner of 20 businesses – as well as some advice from Jack Dorsey, Co-founder of Twitter and Square.…
There are plenty of small business myths which often make SMBs misunderstood. It’s time to set things straight and debunk the myths – at least some of the most popular ones. We have curated some of the most popular myths from trusted small business resources – I’m sure some will surprise you. Without further adieu,…
I remember that when I was at the early stage of my entrepreneurial journey, I have this mindset of starting a business using funds from bank loans. Unfortunately, today, small business loans are harder to come by. Scott Shane mentioned in his article that, according to a survey, 30 percent of respondents said that getting…
How to Network and Create Your Own Luck? It is true, indeed, that in small business sector, helping each other out is often the only way to go for business survival. Unfortunately, business networking is often overlooked as a way to not only share experience and ideas but also growing your business. In fact, attending…
Small business owners – I’m sure you have heard about YouTube. Just in case you haven’t, let’s just say YouTube is THE site for any kind of videos you can think of. Now here’s the big question for you: Do you know what YouTube can do for you and your small business? Before you answer…
Small business owners – are you looking for ways to attract more repeat business? The solution might not be as complex as you might have thought; a recent study carried out by Kingston Business School’s Small Business Research Centre reveals that a warm smile and a friendly hello are two of the most common reasons…
