Excavating The Essence Of DBE Certification
DBE certification or disadvantaged business entity certification is a great help for all minority business entities as well as women ownerships. The article discusses important aspects that you should know about DBE.
We Built That – The Chamber Website SaidNot long ago, I was reading the blog on a Chamber of Commerce website here the United States. No, it’s not a well-known Chamber of Commerce, but it seemed to capture the essence and the pulse of the small business community with a rather interesting comment. I would like to share this with you, and tell you what I think it means.
Online Advertising for Small or Local BusinessesAdvertising for a small or local business doesn’t have to be expensive. No matter what your budget is, there are ways to get your name out there. Start with some of the free business directories, use the free social networking sites and set up your budget for pay per click advertising.
Customer Service That Will Give You a Competitive EdgeSpecial attention to the quality of customer service a small business owner gives is key to gaining a competitive edge in today’s marketplace. Consumers are checking you out before they do business with you, and… reporting back on their experience. Sending your customers away satisfied is the number one thing that will keep them coming back and bringing friends and relatives!
The Ins and Outs of Starting A Small BusinessIdeally, entrepreneurs start their small business on the side and keep a day job until the revenue is high enough. Brandon Medenwald actually pulled this off. Brandon and his partner Bill Burgess are software developers living in Fargo, North Dakota.