With estimates that as many as 47% of small businesses do not use social media, getting social online can be your key to beating the competition. Some entrepreneurs think this means they need to develop custom web applications or apps. Not necessarily… Continue reading ‘Can’t Develop a Facebook App? Don’t Sweat It’
Can’t Develop a Facebook App? Don’t Sweat It
Published August 9, 2011 marketing for small businesses , technology and small business Leave a CommentTags: facebook, marketing, news feed, sbdc, small business, social media, southwestern college sbdc
This week we came across some cool links at the Southwestern College SBDC. Some of them useful or fun enough to share. Continue reading ‘Fun Links We Saw This Week’
The Power of Video
Published August 1, 2011 marketing for small businesses , technology and small business 1 CommentTags: conversion rates, customer loyalty, email marketing, marketing, small business, social media, video
Want a leg up on your competition? It is estimated that 47% of small businesses are still not using social media. Engaging with your customers on social gives you the opportunity to connect over other small businesses ignoring this mode of communication. And video is a great way to connect. Continue reading ‘The Power of Video’
Business Loans: Where to Apply?
Published July 25, 2011 small business financing 5 CommentsTags: banks, business loans, financing, lending, loans, micro loans, sba, sba loans, sbdc, small business, southwestern college sbdc
One of the most common questions small business owners ask when they are pursuing financing is “Where should I apply for a loan?” The SBDC has some advice. Continue reading ‘Business Loans: Where to Apply?’
What Are YOUR Chances of Being Audited?
Published July 19, 2011 small business taxes Leave a CommentTags: audit, irs, small business taxes, tax preparation
Ever wonder if you might get audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for your small business taxes? Hint: the odds are pretty low. California Enrolled Agent Steven Liebold explains the odds and how to prepare if you find yourself in this scenario. Read more…
Want to hear Steven speak about this in person? Attend the free IRS Tax Workshop he presents on the third Thursday of the month at our center in National City. Learn more…
Considering a CRM?
Published July 13, 2011 marketing for small businesses , small business management , technology and small business 2 CommentsTags: chamber of commerce, chamberzoom, crm, customer relationship management, microsoft dynamics, oracle, salesforce, SAP, small business, tools
Many small businesses think Customer Relationship Management tools are too expensive for the benefits they yield. But the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering a new resource that is reasonably priced and offers a variety of features. Continue reading ‘Considering a CRM?’
Group Deals: An Update for Small Business Owners
Published July 5, 2011 marketing for small businesses , small business management , technology and small business 1 CommentTags: discount marketing, group deals, groupon, living social, marketing
Late last year, we wrote about the pro’s and con’s of group deals for small businesses. It was one of our most viewed blog posts of 2010, because they are very popular and somewhat controversial. Now we have some facts based on a new study about deal sites like Groupon and Living Social, and how they affect small businesses. Continue reading ‘Group Deals: An Update for Small Business Owners’
