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Businesses have less than two months to adopt EMV technology for credit cards and debit cards. But not many businesses owners have made the switch, according to a new poll by Manta.
Last month, Manta surveyed more than 1,700 small business owners and found that only 8.33 percent had switched over Read More

How many times have you found yourself trying to understand your clients and get into their heads? If you’re an entrepreneur, it probably happens every single day.
Being a successful entrepreneur means being a great salesperson. Being a great salesperson means being able to truly understand your c Read More

Hipsters? That’s so 2010!
It turns out, if your company has been marketing to hipsters — in all their bearded, horned rim-spectacled, ironic glory — you’re missing out on a whole demographic. And one with seemingly more disposable income.
They’re called “yuccies” and it’s short for Young Urban Cr Read More

Emojis have become ubiquitous in text messages, private online messaging, and even blog posts and other written communications. But did you ever think Google would allow them in AdWords ads? Read More

One of the most nostalgic foods for many of us is the peanut butter sandwich – it’s the perfect combination of creamy or crunchy, sweet and salty.
As children, we scarf these things down, but do we really ever lose the taste?
Lee Zalben, or ‘The Peanut Butter Guy’ according to his blog, thinks no Read More

Running a business requires you to focus on so many different areas. You need to be able to master numerous marketing platforms, balance a budget, create a cohesive brand and more.
This week, members of our small business community shared tips that run the spectrum of small business ownership. Rea Read More

Everyone wants to be remembered. When someone says your name, it’s a magic that can solidify any business relationship. Here’s how to get people to remember your name successfully. Read More

EMV chip cards are coming as a replacement for traditional magnetic strip cards.
What does this mean for your business? Well, for one thing, it means your customers will soon be presenting a different kind of card of payment
Will you be ready? Read More

It’s time for another 30-day business advice book.
Bill Curtis and Bryan Pace promise to help any willing entrepreneur go from a business newbie to a thriving business owner in under 30 days. Try 27 days.
In their book, aptly titled “How to Start a Business in 27 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide That A Read More

Amy Dowell opened The Painted Lady tattoo parlor in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on April 1 and already is booked solid for roughly the next year.
And that’s no April Fool’s joke.
Her art, see above, is lauded (she has won more awards than can be easily counted) and her new business venture is flourish Read More