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Once you decide to move some or all of your operations to the cloud, you may have concerns about Cloud risk and security. Let’s look at some common Cloud risks, and how you can reduce them. Read More

As your small business grows, so does your need for staff. This is especially true during your busy season. The good news is that there are a multitude of online platforms such as Upwork, Freelancer, Outsource and Fiverr that provide ever-increasing sources to grow your staff without breaking your Read More

Pinterest has crossed a pretty big line – 100 million users. According to the company, 70 percent of Pinterest monthly users are not just on Pinterest for the pins. They are also clicking through to learn more. And they’re saving links, too. Read More

Do the Davids of the world even stand a chance to stay ahead of the competition – the Goliaths with deep, unending pockets? They just might – if they play their cards right. Read More

Salesforce has launched a product which it says will make it easier and faster for small businesses to close more sales. Called SalesforceIQ for Small Business, it is based on the “relationship intelligence” technology Salesforce acquired in its 2014 purchase of RelateIQ for $392 million. Read More

When launching or expanding your eCommerce business, consider drop shipping. Here's a list of drop shipping partners to consider for your business. But remember to do your research on drop shipping companies so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Read More

With drop shipping, you don’t need a warehouse for the inventory, or to worry about the shipping or billing. If you find the right company, the only thing you will be responsible for is taking the orders and marketing your website or external site. But like any other business, there are pros and co Read More

When a hiring manager is lucky, the hiring process is like a seller’s market — the supply of potential employees exceeds the demand. But with the brightest employees, it’s usually a buyer’s market — the best employees have their pick of employers. That’s why it’s imperative to offer the total emplo Read More

Though many believe that WordPress is the best solution to use when building your small business website, it’s not a panacea that fits ever company’s needs. Fortunately, there are many small business alternatives to WordPress. Read More

There’s no one right way to generate sales leads online. Some businesses swear by using Facebook ads, while others have found more success by hosting webinars. Each business has a different target market and communication style. Read More