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8 SEO Tips for Small Businesses to Grow Online - For Free
  • 04 August 2023
  • Public Relations

8 SEO Tips for Small Businesses to Grow Online - For Free

SEO is one of the best ways to grow your small business online for free. Learn how to use it with these top tips.

17 Interview Questions Every Small Business Owner Should Ask
  • 23 June 2023
  • Public Relations

17 Interview Questions Every Small Business Owner Should Ask

Hiring employees for your business can be stressful. Make it easy with this list of interview questions for small business owners.

The Lasting Impact of Women in Business
  • 22 March 2021
  • Jelani Markus

The Lasting Impact of Women in Business

Celebrating this Women’s History Month from a business standpoint means taking a good look at some of the impact women have had in the business world. The contributions women have made throughout so many industries have been historic, impactful and worthy of praise. Here are just a few eyebrow-raising achievements we can attribute to female entrepreneurs, small business owners and employees.

How to Set New Year’s Goals with Your Employees
  • 18 January 2021
  • Alex Penfield

How to Set New Year’s Goals with Your Employees

New year, new goals! As a small business owner, you are always striving to grow, learn and reach new milestones, and a new year is no exception. Your entrepreneurial spirit means you are constantly setting new goals to work toward and finding creative ways to make them a reality. But what about your employees? While they may not have a direct ownership stake, your team is key to the success of your company, so keeping them on track and motivated is just as important as you enter a new year of growth and opportunity.

Six Ways to Refresh Your Website for 2021
  • 11 January 2021
  • Jelani Markus

Six Ways to Refresh Your Website for 2021

A new year brings with it a feeling of a fresh start. How you start your 2021 can make all the difference when it comes to the momentum you create for the rest of the year. For a small business owner with a significant portion of your presence online, now is an excellent time to dive deep into your website and take note of what’s working, what’s not working, and what simply needs a new coat of paint. The following six strategies can help you make sure your website looks and functions at its best for 2021.