Before You Ask for That Raise…
And what can a photo do for your online marketing campaign? That and more in this week’s LOL-inducing, insightful and character-limited words of wisdom that helped me run my business this week.
Why You Need a Small Business Exit Plan
Whether you are looking to sell your business to fund your retirement or you are ready to enjoy your golden years not working, experts say there are a few steps to take pre-sale to make sure your finances are protected.
The 5 Digital Marketing Strategies Businesses Say Work Best
While email remains king in the types of digital marketing businesses find successful, other tactics are quickly closing the gap, new research finds.
Gender Balance Can Boost Business Profits
If you want to boost your bottom line, try balancing the number of men and women in your office, new research suggests.
Minimum Wage Hike Supported by Majority of Businesses
The majority of businesses favor raising the minimum wage, saying it would raise the standard of living among their employees and give the companies a better chance to hold on to their workers, new research finds.
U.S. Businesses On Alert After Data Breaches
While the number of companies affected by data breaches is on the rise, so, too, is awareness of the problem, new research finds.
Tips for Collecting on Invoices
For small business owners, unpaid bills can quickly spell a company’s demise. Here is advice.
Is San Francisco Stifling Innovation By Shutting Down A Parking App?
This week the 3TechGuys Show with (Brent Leary, Gene Marks and Ramon Ray) – discussed parking, potato salad and Wi-Fi in cars. What might these all have in common? Each represents innovation at its finest.
ADP: Small Businesses Add 102K Jobs in October
According to payroll processor ADP, small businesses with fewer than 50 employees added 102,000 new jobs in October, contributing to overall growth of 230,000 jobs.
Main Street, not Wall Street, Is THE Leading Economic Indicator
If Main St. were a sovereign country, it would be the largest economy in the world.
Need a Low-Cost Marketing Strategy? Go Guerrilla
While it may get under the skin of your competitors, guerrilla marketing has the potential to pay off in a big way.
Never Turn Down a Paying Customer
One of the biggest problems I see with new entrepreneurs is that they don’t know what a successful business is supposed to look like, and there’s a real tendency to do what sounds good, as opposed to what works in the real world. Here is advice.
The Gadgets Your Small Business Needs (and the Ones it Doesn’t)
It was another great week on the 3TechGuys -show! The guys – Ramon Ray, Gene Marks and Brent Leary – discussed this week’s top news, which included an announcement from Google on website security and rankings, Facebook's new messenger app that is raising questions about privacy and then, just for fun, a review of tech gadgets that you might want to stay away from. It was an informative week, and you won’t want to miss a moment, so check out the video below to watch the full show.
Controversy Can Make or Break Your Small Business
You may be reluctant to get involved, but if the controversy aligns with your business and you truly feel strongly about it, experts say by all means jump into the conversation. But first know this.
Sageworks: Private Business Growing at Steady Pace
Financial information firm Sageworks reports the construction industry is doing well, but manufacturing and transportation are slowing down.
Tips for Running Your Small Business on the Cheap
Because of the plethora of free or low-cost services available, it’s important to do your research before choosing a vendor.
More Small Business Owners Plan Raises, Price Hikes
A strong percentage of medium and small business owners are gearing up to pay their workers more (the most since 2008) and increase their selling prices, according to a new survey by PNC Financial (PNC).
ADP: Small Businesses Dial Back Job Growth
Though July marked the fourth consecutive month of strong job gains, small businesses posted just 84,000 jobs last month, after adding 117,000 in June.
The Tax Differences Between a C Corporation and an S Corporation
Entity selection is a big decision new small business owners must make, and the decision to incorporate comes with tax ramifications.
What ACA Has in Store for Entrepreneurs in 2015
2015 is sneaking up on us rapidly, and it’s important to know what your business must do when it comes to ObamaCare's employer mandate.


















