As small business owners, we all likely use the popular and mainstream social networking applications like Facebook and Twitter to connect with other people, but, for advice about running a business, such efforts may not be the most effective. Your cousin probably won’t know anything about the stages of business development, but a professional in […]
9 Beneficial Online Business Tools for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, you likely wear many hats. From running operations to communication, to problem-solving, there’s always a lot of things to do, yet so little time to do them. Because of this, you’re probably always searching for new ways to be as efficient and productive as possible. Luckily, in today’s digital age, […]
Top 5 Things New Business Owners Don’t Know They Need
When most people start their own business, they’re overly eager to jump straight from start to finish. In other words, you jump from the idea of making/doing something straight to how you’ll be making a profit and running an extremely successful business. Unlike a book where you can jump to the end to see who […]
Why Teams are Essential to Startup Success
Most business ideas begin with an idea, whether it be an innovative product or unique service. A definitive sense of purpose and a defiant hope to change the world are common strong roots of many businesses’ beginnings. However, if you’re hoping to achieve startup success as a one-man or one-woman show, think again. Even businesses […]
6 Common Small Business Scams You Should Avoid
Every day, thousands of small businesses are at risk of being exposed to scams, fraud, and con artists which put their data, their finances, and ultimately, their business in jeopardy. The integration between technology and business operations increases this risk, putting many small business owners who often hold limited knowledge about the internet in a […]
Ransomware: The Cyber Threat Businesses Should Worry About
The increase in societal demand to constantly adapt to new technology has led to more small businesses relying heavily upon technology in their daily operations. Technological advances such as inexpensive laptops and tablets at work, online file and data storage, and using web applications that increase productivity and communication, helped small businesses leap into larger […]
4 Bills to Watch in the Texas Legislature This Session
Most of the bills businesses should be watching during the Texas Legislature’s 85th session involve modifying or repealing the dreaded Texas Franchise Tax. Another proposed bill state you keep an eye out for during the 2017 legislative session involves electronic verification of state agency contractors. For small businesses, the most anticipated legislative action moving through […]
Business Regulations in Review: What to Know in 2017
Business owners are well aware that with the new year come business regulation changes and laws that affect both big and small businesses. While many business owners are busy managing various aspects of their business, it’s easy to let the changes slip by or miss the changes entirely. Fortunately for Texas businesses, because 2016 was […]
Cyber Security Tips for Online Holiday Shoppers
Online shopping is a wonderful tool for many who really just aren’t that into shopping. During the holidays it becomes a way to save oneself from the crazy crowds, long lines and sold out merchandise that occurs at stores across the nation this time of year. Though it is a much easier route to choose, […]
In Praise of Proper Paper Trails: Business Bookkeeping
As a business owner, you may have heard that “numbers don’t lie,” or to find the truth, just follow the money. Proper business bookkeeping, defined as the practice of accurately recording and organizing financial transactions, is important to your business if your goal is continued growth, longevity, and success. Appealing to Lenders, Investors, and the […]