What do Affiliates really want?

Having your own affiliate program can seem like a fast and easy way to boost your business, as having an army of commission only salespeople is obviously music to most business owner’s ears. And rightly so, as an effective affiliate program can quickly, cost effectively and dramatically grow your...

Naming Your Business in the Modern

Over the years, I have never forgotten that conversation, and his advice has become even more profound in a business environment that has forced companies to adopt new and unchartered branding strategies that consider social-media and mobile-content consumption. These days, when I consult startups...

Successful Business Leaders Tell All: Top Digital Marketing Trends for 2016

What would you ask if you could score an exclusive sit-down with a successful startup leader or entrepreneur? As a solopreneur myself, I’m always eager to learn about the marketing secrets that kick-start a company’s rise to success. From SEO and mobile marketing to influencer outreach and...

Free Small Business Marketing, Advertising Ideas, Tips And Tricks

1. Know Who Your Customers Are: a. Describe the person most likely to want or need your product. b. Why should they want to buy your product? c. When you know the motivation, you can target the product to the correct customer base. d. You can't sell a product until it is defined and positioned. Note:...

9 Tips For Growing A Successful Business

To succeed in business today, you need to be flexible and have good planning and organizational skills. Many people start a business thinking that they'll turn on their computers or open their doors and start making money - only to find that making money in a business is much...

10 Simple Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

As a small business, you may think it's impossible to get the word out about what you do. That's no excuse. And you don't need fads or gimmicks. Follow the proven, timeless tips and techniques of these entrepreneurs to help get the word out about your business and watch it grow. 1. Give Your Stuff...

2015 Business Tax Renewal Important Information

A Message from Antoinette Christovale, Director of Finance/City Treasurer On behalf of the City of Los Angeles I would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of you who file your business tax renewal on time. Your business tax funds a wide range of essential City services such as public...

10 Tips From SBDC Entrepreneurs

As the year comes to a close, we included some of the best tips SBDC entrepreneurs shared with us on their business lessons learned. We invite you to read the tips below and check out their sites for more information on their product or service.  1. Start on the Right Foot:The SBDC...