When your business starts to take off, it’s super common to get so wrapped up in the nitty-gritty work that your big ideas and dreams can get a bit fuzzy. Good news though: there’s a whole bunch of smart ways to grow your business that’ll keep you true to what you really want to achieve. Dive into some seriously sage advice from folks who really know their stuff in the world of small businesses.
Keeping Your Dream in Check as You Expand
Super exciting when your business is just a baby – that vision is crystal clear in your mind. But as things pick up, and you’re buried in daily tasks, that crystal can start to look a bit cloudy. Luckily, Ivan Widjaya from SMB CEO has put together this handy guide on how to beef up your business and keep your dream alive.
Getting the Right People via Social Media
Bringing new people into your team is like a growth turbo button. But picking the right folks is mega important. Social media can be a goldmine for figuring out who fits your vibe. Check out Lisa Sicard’s post on Small Biz Tipster for some pro tips on scouting talent online. And don’t forget to pop over to BizSugar to see what the community there reckons.
Leveling Up Your Biz with Video Conferencing
Video calls are all the rage for chatting with people the world over – essential for growing your business. But the secret sauce? The tools you use. Mahipal Nehra over at Decipher Zone writes about how using video conference API can give your business chat game a boost.
Growing Responsibly as a Franchisor
Franchising means getting your brand’s name out big and fast, but there’s a catch: you gotta play it straight and keep things above board. Franchisors are chatting about how to keep it honest and ethical, and Joel Libava, aka The Franchise King, is spilling the beans on that.
Creating Connections that Count
Who you rub shoulders with in the biz world can totally make or break your chances of success. So how do you get in with the right crowd? Luke Babich talks about that very thing over on Noupe, laying down some know-how on weaving those business connections.
The Must-Have Sales and Marketing Toolkit
Bagging sales is the name of the game, and you want your sales and marketing teams armed to the teeth with the best tools out there. Hungry for options? Mushahid Hassan’s got the goods in his LeadGen post, serving up a must-see list for your toolkit.
Up Your Social Media Game
Social media’s a beast, and you’ve got to tame it to get your followers buzzing about your content. If you want the lowdown on cranking up that engagement, take a peek at what Janice Wald’s got to say in her Mostly Blogging post.
Nailing Content Marketing Like the Pros
Content marketing can really put your business on the map, but there’s a trick to it – you gotta tweak it just right. Brad Smith from Wordable can fill you in on how to fine-tune your content to expert level, just check out his post.
Mix in Customer Feedback with Product Making
The best products are often those that echo what your customers are actually hinting at. Wanna know how to blend in that crucial feedback when you’re cooking up your next product? Harry and Sally Vaishnav have mapped out the process on Small Biz Viewpoints.
Fixing Your Digital Problems from the Root
Working on digital products can sometimes be like putting makeup on a problem instead of actually fixing it. Sometimes, you need to dig deep and sort the real issues. And that’s what Rishi Khanna talks about over at Ishir – getting to the heart of making products your customers will love.
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