5 Books That Will Change the Way You Think
I love books. And I love finding a book that gives me something to think about. Most books are good for a couple of ideas, but it’s rare to find a book that actually changes the way you think. Fortunately…
Category Advice
You Don’t Have to Be SuperMan (or SuperWoman) to Succeed at Small Business
One of the problems with our business culture is that we celebrate success in a way that makes it seem as if it is only the very smart, very gifted, and very well-funded people who succeed. Superheroes. The rest of…
5 Essential Online Services for Your Small Business
It used to be that starting a business was so difficult, that only the bravest of souls would think of doing it. And it was so expensive, that you needed a nest egg or rich uncle to get started. But…
Is Your Small Business Attention Grabbing?
You’ve probably heard the statistic that the average human attention span is about 8 seconds long. And that a goldfish’s attention span is 9. But it’s not true. Think about it: the last time you were watching Breaking Bad, or…
7 Things You Should Know Before You Start A Small Business
Are you ready to leave that “safe” cushy job at BigCorporation, Inc. and do your own thing? If you answered “yes,” then good for you. Before you jump and form your own small business, however, here are a few things…
A Key to Small Business Success: Hire an Introvert.
“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” America is an extroverted society. The loudest talkers, the slickest presenters, the most confident speakers get the most attention. They are often our movie stars, our news…
Now That You Have a Great Logo Design, What Should You Do Next?
[Updated February 19, 2019] You’ve just finished designing your own logo using our DIY logo maker tool – congratulations! You should now have access to all of your logo image file types within your account as well as in your email…
10 Inspiring Quotes for Small Business from Rand Fishkin
Rand Fishkin is a successful entrepreneur, author, and noted convention speaker. Mr. Fishkin began his career by building websites for customers in the late 1990s. That led to an interest in usability and search engine optimization. He began participating in…
Logo Design 101: What Makes a Logo Great?
We’ve written before about how you can create a great logo design. So if you’re interested in the how-to, click that link. But what exactly makes a logo great? What is it about your favorite logos (or the logos you see…
6 Places to Find Money for Starting Your Small Business
If only it were as easy as searching between the cushions of the sofa or opening up your piggy bank… Are you ready to launch your new business? If you’re lucky, your startup won’t cost much. But don’t count on…
