When you’re running a small business, it’s like being part of a team sport where everyone’s gotta work together to win. This means you could be teaming up with the folks in your own squad, other companies, or some cool peeps you’ve met online. Want some killer advice on how to team up like a pro? Check out these nuggets of wisdom from the online small biz crowd.
First off, think about jamming with other local businesses. Why? Well, when you link up with your neighbors, you can really help each other out and make both your businesses stronger. Ivan Widjaya hit the nail on the head in his onSMB post where he chats about the magic of networking close to home.
Next, have a think about your digital storefront – yeah, your website. Making sure your customers get the same vibe and easy-peasy experience every time they visit is super important. And that’s where a UX audit comes into play. Prashant Pujara lays out the deets on why this is a big win for you over at Noupe.
Let’s talk about staying safe – cyber safe, to be exact. Keeping all those nasty online threats at bay is a team effort. Business bosses need to coach their teams on the dos and don’ts of cybersecurity. Nitzan Gursky’s got the lowdown on the must-knows over on CybeReady.
Okay, maybe you’re not ready to go all out with your own marketing squad. If that’s the case, team up with a top-notch B2B marketing agency. Eyal Katz has sorted out the crème de la crème for you in his mvpGrow post, showing you don’t have to do it all solo.
Now, onto the ‘gram. If you’d rather brainstorm genius ideas than get bogged down by the nitty-gritty, it’s time to let Instagram automation tools take the wheel. Alex Schachne’s Leap post will show you how these gadgets can make your social game pop.
Speaking of social media, agencies are always buzzin’ about other folks’ feeds, but what about their own? Rachel Strella spills the beans on how they cemented their own social standing in a blog post that’s causing quite the stir on BizSugar.
Ever think about cloning your business? I’m talking about franchising, and it’s like handing out the recipe to your secret sauce so others can cook up success just like you. But hey, it’s got to be legal – Nellie Akalp schools us on the legal hoops you’ll need to jump through on CorpNet.
Don’t sleep on Facebook Reels, either. They’re the new kid on the block for catching eyes online. Wagisha Adishree has written an awesome guide on Tagembed to help you get the hang of it.
Blogging’s still where it’s at if you want to chat up potential clients and be a voice in your industry. You just gotta have a plan of attack. Janice Wald walks you through it on Mostly Blogging, giving you the playbook for blog success.
Last, but definitely not least, if you’re dreaming up a web app for your startup, you’ve got to have a slammin’ idea. And you know what? Snooping around for a bit of inspo never hurt. Mahipal Nehra shares some top-notch ideas from industry hotshots on Decipher Zone.
And hey, if you’ve got some hot tips or a piece of content you think the small biz world needs to see, shoot an email over to the folks at sbtips@gmail.com. They’re always on the lookout for fresh stuff to feature in their community roundup.
