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What is Operating Revenue And How Does It Work?

4 minute read

October 29, 2020

Unfortunately, making a consistent profit is challenging for many small business owners. Indeed, 29 percent of small businesses fail in the first five years because they run out of cash. To avoid this common pitfall,...

The Top 10 Customer Service Blogs for Businesses

5 minute read

October 22, 2020

As business owner, finding and attracting new customers can be challenging. However, it's even more difficult to keep your customers happy and engaged once you’ve won them over!

12 Quotes for Business Owners That Feel Like Giving Up

5 minute read

September 21, 2020

Running a business is exciting, but there’s bound to be trying times. Throughout 2020, business owners have been forced to adapt to COVID-19 guidelines, including social distancing, revised services, and safety measures. Unfortunately, many have had...

Pros and Cons of Cold Calling

5 minute read

July 31, 2020

When promoting your small business, you’ll probably try different strategies. From email marketing to sponsored social media posts, there are many ways to market your business and recruit new customers.

The Best Destinations for US Business Travel In 2020

5 minute read

March 17, 2020

If you’re a business owner, you understand the importance of business travel. There are many reasons to leave your comfort zone and venture to a new locale. Maybe you want to open a new location....

6 Benefits of Shared Direct Mail Opportunities

5 minute read

March 16, 2020

Shared mail is a somewhat new concept in advertising, rising to popularity throughout the ’80s and ’90s. Around this time, the United States Postal Service passed a rule that stated multiple advertisers could share the...

Pros and Cons: Five Business Internet Service Providers

5 minute read

March 15, 2020

Regardless of your business's industry, it’s likely that you depend on access to high Internet speeds. Whether you download files, stream audio and video, or run software, reliable internet service providers are essential to your...

Compare and Contrast: Invoices vs Receipts

5 minute read

March 15, 2020

Regardless of your business's industry, a basic understanding of accounting is critical. However, to get that understanding, there are many details you’ll need to learn about. One of those details is financial documentation.\n\n\nIn accounting, there...

The Importance of Calculating Your Inventory Turnover Ratio

5 minute read

March 14, 2020

If you own a business and have noticed struggles relating to sales, you may wonder what to do to improve. One of the most common pain points for retail businesses is improper inventory controls. Knowing...