The only way for a small-sized business to grow profitably is to encourage customers to share feedback and then work on the received feedback. Customer feedback can inform the company on the areas that it can work on, to address customer needs, and improve customer satisfaction. Small-sized businesses and startups tend to struggle with their…
Most California-based entrepreneurs are optimistic about the future, according to a recent survey by California Bank & Trust (CB&T). Over 86 percent say their business is heading in the right direction, while 63 percent expect their company’s growth rate to increase in 2014. Most business owners in the Golden State are optimistic despite government regulations…
One of the biggest issues in starting a small business is hiring. Due to various factors you need to consider, hiring talented small business employees is always a challenge. But there’s a way to access some of the best talents for your small business: Establish your business in a city attractive to job seekers. CardHub…
There is always a controversy whether a college degree matters in running a small business. However, as the rising cost of college degree is constantly rising to overwhelming figures, this big question begs for an answer: Is a college degree still matter? According to a small business survey conducted by Manta, one of the leading…
Some small business survey results show that there is a way out for small businesses to survive, even thrive in today’s difficult economy. The results are all funnel down to one critical success factor: Technology adoption. Indeed, in order to be more effective with their already-tight budget consumption, small businesses need to find a way…
Did you know who the biggest spender for business travel is? Well, to my surprise, the answer is small business owners. Indeed, small businesses spend more on travel than big businesses. How come? According to a report released by Concur (in PDF,) offering integrated solutions for travel and expense management, small businesses spend 24 percent…
Perhaps not a shocking fact to many U.S. small business owners, but more a confirmation of the current trends: The latest small business outlook survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reveals that 49 percent of small business owners (over 1,300 respondents) said that Obamacare is their greatest concern. The figure is up by 10…
In my line of business (online business) things today were very different compared to those five years ago. Then, it’s easier to make money online. Today, with all the changes in Google algorithm, things are becoming more difficult. The social media has also changed the online business landscape. In brick-and-mortar business, changes are also inevitable.…
Welcome to the second day of the 50th National Small Business Week! Just in case you miss the first day action, check out this live recording of the event. Celebrating the Small Business Week, June 17-21, 2013, The UPS Store released their small business survey results. The survey was on nearly 1,500 consumers and more…
While browsing for interesting updates on SMBs, I stumbled on a recent article on Entrepreneur.com. It contains an infographic published by Sage, one of the leading business management software companies. The infographic is basically an overview on their recent survey conducted on May 2013, polling nearly a thousand U.S. small business owners. The findings are…
