Will 2017 Be a Good Year For Small Business?
While the National Federation of Independent Business reports small business optimism has skyrocketed to its highest level since 2004, local business owners seem to be split. The NFIB tracks small business optimism through an index, which saw a 38-point

How to attract top talent to your small business
It’s common sense that having the best staff can transform your business. In fact, a recent study found 10% of productivity comes from the top 1% of employees and 26% of output derives from the top 5%. On top of that, business owners know what top talent

Small business marketing growth strategies for 2017
Any good marketer knows to keep an eye on the future to stay ahead of the curve on new trends, emerging marketing channels, and other fresh ideas to deliver brand messages. Here are marketing growth strategies to help your small business succeed in 2017.

Top small business trends: Connecting is key, more than ever
As we saw in the first part of my annual trends forecast, events, new ideas and technology are fundamentally transforming how we do business today. From content marketing to the gig economy, small business will never be the same. Here are the Top 5