Did you know one of the first franchises in America was between Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Whitmarsh to establish a printing press business in South Carolina in 1731? But the franchise business model goes back even further, according to the highly revealing infographic by Franchise Creator.
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Interesting Factoids We Bet You Never Knew About the History of Franchising (INFOGRAPHIC)
Posted by lyceum under FranchisesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2470 days ago
GetSiteControl Lets You Build Widgets for Ecommerce Sites and More
Posted by lyceum under Products and ServicesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2470 days ago
Are you optimizing the pages of your website, social media, blogs and other digital channels for engagement? If you are not, GetSiteControl has created a solution designed to simplify the process so you can insert the right call-to-action widget at the right time.
GetSiteControl is a cloud app whi Read More
GetSiteControl is a cloud app whi Read More
GoDaddy Acquires Main Street Hub to Boost Small Business Social Media Presence
Posted by lyceum under Social MediaFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2470 days ago
With the acquisition of Main Street Hub, GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) will expand its professional services for improving the digital presence of small businesses.
This purchase addresses the importance of optimizing social media marketing as entrepreneurs and businesses increase the resources they inve Read More
This purchase addresses the importance of optimizing social media marketing as entrepreneurs and businesses increase the resources they inve Read More
Alibaba's New Source Now Tool Gives Small Retailers a New Edge When Finding Merchandise
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2470 days ago
Alibaba.com (NYSE: BABA), the largest B2B trading platform in the world, has just introduced Source Now, an innovative sourcing tool that can help level the playing field for small retailers — and ecommerce businesses.
Your larger competitors have long had a buying advantage on you, with their big Read More
Your larger competitors have long had a buying advantage on you, with their big Read More
Entrepreneurs Cruise Lets You Relax and Recharge While Growing Your Business
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2474 days ago
Lots of entrepreneurs are hesitant to take vacations because they’re always so concerned with running their businesses. But what if you could take a vacation while also learning valuable insights from other professionals and networking with like-minded individuals.
That’s what the upcoming Entrepr Read More
That’s what the upcoming Entrepr Read More
One-third of Business Owners Say Entrepreneurship "Much Harder" Than Expected
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2474 days ago
Nobody thinks starting a business will be easy. But sometimes it’s a lot harder than expected.
According to a study conducted by Netherlands-based printing company Vistaprint (NASDAQ: CMPR), one-third of business owners admitted running a company is harder than they initially thought.
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According to a study conducted by Netherlands-based printing company Vistaprint (NASDAQ: CMPR), one-third of business owners admitted running a company is harder than they initially thought.
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Small Business Owners, Google Will Start Favoring Faster Mobile Search in July
Posted by lyceum under TechnologyFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2474 days ago
Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) just announced it is going to be taking page speed into consideration when it ranks websites for mobile searches. Called the “Speed Update,” it will not take effect until July 2018, and was driven in part by user complaints about mobile webpage speed.
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Only 56% of Small Businesses Dedicate Someone to Gather Market Intel
Posted by lyceum under MarketingFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2474 days ago
When it comes to gathering marketing intel, only 56 percent of small businesses with 11 to 50 employees dedicate someone to the task. And only 32 percent of businesses with 1 to 10 employees do so.
In its 2018 State of Market Intelligence Report, provider Crayon highlights the importance of market Read More
In its 2018 State of Market Intelligence Report, provider Crayon highlights the importance of market Read More
Smart1 Marketing and Slide.ly Team Up to Help Small Businesses with Video
Posted by lyceum under Products and ServicesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2474 days ago
“Through our partnership with Slidely, we’re providing wide-stretching access and leveling the playing field for digital promotion,” Smart 1 Marketing CEO Todd Swickard said in a statement. “Video ads get the best results, by far, and a larger return on investment, but securing good video content f
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Reality Isn't What You Think and Feel
Posted by lyceum under Self-DevelopmentFrom https://tomthings.com 2478 days ago
"Humans are neither thinking machines or feeling machines. They’re feeling machines that think."
- Antonio Damasio
I was panicking.
I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach. A tight ball of black wire wool was scratching away my insides.
My mind jumped into action. Read More
- Antonio Damasio
I was panicking.
I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach. A tight ball of black wire wool was scratching away my insides.
My mind jumped into action. Read More
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