A few weeks ago, four top fashion designers announced that they had agreed to host live shoppable video hangouts using Google+ Hangouts on Air. As those who attended the events relate their experiences, it’s very clear that ecommerce will look very different a few years down the road then what it does today. During each […]
Author Archives: Gary Barzel
Why You May Want to Think Twice About Working Over 40 Hours Per Week
If you are running your own small business, it can frequently feel like there are just not enough hours in the week. After all, we’ve got many hats to wear, many tasks to accomplish, and limited resources to do it all. Thus, it’s little surprise that the title “small business owner” so often finds itself […]
The Tale of the Cheap iPhone and Why It’s So Important to Stick to Your Brand
Ever since the passing of Steve Jobs, two years ago, all eyes have been on Apple waiting to see how the tech company will do without it’s iconic leader. If Apple’s latest product release is any indication, then things don’t bode so well, and it may stand as a shining example of why it is […]
Zoho Targets Small Business Owners With “Pay What You Want” Campaign
Among corporate circles, Zoho is practically a household name as a robust customer relationship management (CRM) solution. But, for smaller companies, the range of products and services are often too much and too complicated. That’s about to change, though. Several weeks ago, Zoho introduced a new CRM product specifically for small businesses called Zoho ContactManager. What’s […]
Obamacare Offers More Questions Than Answers for Small Business Owners
Well, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has definitely gotten off to a rocky start. After its website, Healthcare.gov, officially opened for business, allowing uninsured Americans from 36 states to purchase health insurance online, it was quickly plagued by glitches that prevented many users from successfully signing up for an insurance plan. These hiccups have persisted, […]
Payroll Cards Gain in Popularity; How to Avoid the Pitfalls in Your Small Biz
As electronic payments become more common and the number of Americans without bank accounts rises, payroll cards have increased in popularity- especially among companies seeking to reduce payroll costs. But, if you are thinking of bringing payroll cards into your small business, make sure you choose your payroll card program wisely and that you are […]
Why Are Small Businesses Struggling With Hiring?
While so many Americans are still struggling to find sufficient employment, it seems small businesses are having a particularly hard time filling their available positions. In a recent survey conducted by Robert Half, 60 percent of small business owners responded that their biggest challenge in hiring or managing staff is finding qualified workers to do the […]
Three Great Business Planning Resources
If you are new to running a business, just the thought of creating a working business plan can be overwhelming- and this is on top of all the other things you need to master to get your business from ideation to operation. You don’t want to add to the mountain by consulting a ton of […]
10 Good Online Groups and Communities for Small Business Owners
Knowing where to turn to for advice and support in your business, can really make all the difference between success and failure. I know that may sound a bit strong if you are looking at this statement from the outside. But as small business owners, we see our fair share of ups and downs, questions, […]
Small Business Earnings Trending Down, Capital Spending Remains Weak
According to some recent studies, it appears U.S. small businesses are still struggling where it counts years after the Great Recession officially came to an end. Sales generation continues to be a challenge. According to the Wells Fargo Business Insights Survey, almost half of all small businesses claim that in the past 12 months their […]