Show your small business some love by throwing a party, catering lunch, or celebrating National Small Business Week in these 10 unconventional ways that give back to the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Referrals are the lifeblood of busy entrepreneurs. You can create a referral program at your small business without a ton of time and energy.

Want to start a business by yourself? We've got a great list of ideas perfect for solopreneurs everywhere.

Are Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Ads a short term strategy or a long-term commitment? That's what we sought to find out when we talked to PPC experts who've seen succ...

Appreciation goes a long way in boosting employee morale. Let us explain how to show employee appreciation that goes beyond simple thank you gifts.

No office? No problem! Tons of entrepreneurs and small business owners are professional and productive without traditional office space.

Our team is always reading, so we tapped them for their business book recommendations. We've got 9 business books to devour. Crack a spine and enjoy.

Let’s celebrate National Entrepreneurs' Day by recognizing the American entrepreneurs who’ve brought us to today.

Wondering how you can get in on the Small Business Saturday madness? We've got some tips and ideas on how to make the holiday your own.

The holidays are upon you and your business. Here's a step-by-step guide to making sure you're dotting your i's and crossing your t's this holiday season.

Yep, we said it! Join the revolution and go pop-up-less. We don't think websites should have pop-ups. Read our reasoning and let us know if you agree.

Being an entrepreneur is hard. Like, really hard. That's why we talked to 6 successful business owners in a live chat. Now we're sharing all their advice!

Looking to get weird and do something different? Check out our list of obscure marketing tactics, sure to get the word out.

There are tons of apps and tools out there, but is another software solution really going to help? Get organized by going back to some basic strategies.

Did you know that vanity local or tollfree numbers can improve customer recall and boost your business? We're not kidding! Learn more.

The sharing economy and other tech trends are turning traditional business models on their heads. How can a small biz compete? With these tools, of course.

Join us on Friday, June 20th at 1 pm (ET) for a fireside chat via Google Hangout. We're talking to a handful of experts about making your dreams a reality.

Many local businesses have trouble getting (and keeping) customers. Don't be one of them. Check out these tips from marketing experts to boost your pizzazz.

Got growing pains? So did these three guys named Matt. Learn what their growing pains were and how they fixed them.

Don't fear Facebook! Engage your customers and supporters on Facebook by posting the right stuff.

It's tempting to fork over cash to get exposure on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but is it actually worth it? We'll tell you what we learned!

Have you made a side gig into a fulltime business? Are you about to? We've put together the 5 questions you should ask before striking out on your own.

Networking is so annoying and hard, isn't it? It doesn't have to be. Networking is really just about meeting cool people. In this post, you'll learn to build...

Growth hacking isn't just for gaining new customers. You can also 'growth hack' your employees to learn new skills, increase knowledge, and ultimately provid...

Getting a business tax number isn't glamorous, but it is necessary. Read on for more insights into what you need to get done-- trust us, it's kinda fun!

Search. SEO. Landing pages. Do these terms give you the heebie jeebies? Learn how to do SEO without doing SEO...at least without all that keyword stuff.

Start and grow your startup or small business with our ultimate guide. Learn about co-founders, hiring, marketing and buzz, and much more!

Growing your local business requires community connections, even with the mayor. Learn how to take business to the next level in your city or town.

Scratching your head when it comes to social? Determine which social media channels will work for you and your brand.

Yes, you read that right! We're here to convince you that marketing your business is a whole lot like primping your nails. Seriously.

You like to think you're immune from making mistakes, but we all make them! In this post, we give tips on avoiding the most common marketing blunders.

New to video marketing? No sweat! These 10 blog posts will help you get started with online video so you can create business-growing campaigns.

We sat down with Damien Smith, Marketing Director for Yelp Boston, to find out the real deal about small businesses and their online reviews.

Need a freelancer to help you out? We've compiled a list of the best websites for finding and hiring freelance writers, developers, designers, and more.

Naming conventions aren't just for branding -- they influence conversion. Check out these tried-and-true ways to name your products to increase conversion.

How much do billboards cost? Do companies see ROI from their billboards? Is it worth it to get one? We dive deep to find the answers in this post.

Emma, our Content Marketing Specialist, went on a hunt for email newsletters that people actually read and learned a ton in the process.

Just because a few bucks are trickling in doesn’t mean you're really out there in the world. There are a million ways to let the world know about your biz.

Whether you’re part of a big corporation or a small startup, distractions abound. Your smartphone rings, an IM pops up, the copy machine seems extremely loud...

This month’s customer spotlight is on Kimberfire, a diamond reseller. Ever hesitate to buy an item online because you don’t know what you’re going to get? Wi...

You hear all the time that starting a business is one of the hardest things you can do, so why do it? Yeah, yeah–you get complete control, you build a brand,...

As an entrepreneur or small business owner, sometimes you just need a little pep talk, some outside perspective from someone who challenges the way you appro...

It’s 2013. By now, you’ve heard about apps that handle just about everything. They can schedule meetings in your absence and find you the best Thai restauran...

It’s fall now and gardeners are planting bulbs and seeds for next year, hopeful that springtime will bring an abundance of color to their gardens. These seed...

Some people like to say, “It’s not how you start, but how you finish.” Humbug! How you start matters, too. Imagine if you started a marathon running 6-minute...

This is a guest post by Brad Farris, Founder of EnMast.com. When I walk through the streets of Chicago, I regularly encounter street performers playing at su...

It’s an understatement to say that the internet is packed with a mind-boggling amount of data. From predictive modeling to content personalization, companies...

Design is an invaluable skill for communicating your big ideas. Think about it: it makes a huge impact when someone presents a well-organized and engaging Po...

For the past few years, you’ve been living the dream others fantasize about– you’ve been working from home. Not only that, you’ve been building a successful ...

Search the dictionary and you’ll discover that the traditional definition for “brand” is that of a mark or symbol—in essence, a label. But in 2013, branding ...

Many startups and small businesses have a laidback, relaxed attitude and offer great benefits– flexible hours, laundry services, transportation, pool tables,...

It’s breathtakingly sunny outside, and yet here you are, locked away in your home office or co-working space. When you’re building a business, every moment c...

A startup is a special kind of business. It’s chaotic, energy-charged, and moving at a million miles an hour. That’s why creating and managing a startup can ...

You’ve spent all this time building an amazing new product. What comes next? Customers, sales, and revenue, right? In an ideal world, customers would come kn...

Thanks to today’s technology, marketing your business has never been easier. You can run instant analytics on online advertising campaigns or create massive ...

As a small business owner, marketer, or startup founder, you are well-acquainted with the value of data and analytics. When you run campaigns on and offline,...

  Entrepreneurs have powerful stories to tell. While building companies, they venture where few professionals go. They reach crazy heights and see crippling ...

You’re ready to sell services or products over the internet, but how will you collect your money?

Companies like Google make ‘fun’ company cultures look so darn easy! What you may not realize is that these awesome environments take a heck of a lot of inve...

Ebooks are awesome. They’re power tools for lead generation, help build bonds with your target audience, and position you and your company as experts.  As a ...

If you’re constantly on-the-go while trying to run a business, you come across unique challenges that just don’t occur in an office. Construction, landscape,...

Plenty of today’s professionals work from home, but what do their offices actually look like?

When the economy is in a lull, it’s natural to get anxious and concerned over our homes, jobs, and livelihoods, especially when our businesses are on the lin...

This is a guest post by Dan Reidmiller, Creative Director at College Hunks Hauling Junk. Ever call a company and instantly get hit with an automated recordin...

Ever feel like you’re chained to your desk? Ready to break out of your cubicle to enjoy the sunshine? We totally understand. Watch our latest video “Shut up!...

Time is an entrepreneur’s most valuable asset. Small business owners and entrepreneurs like to have their fingers in every aspect of their companies, but at ...

Being an entrepreneur is about much more than a job. Many business owners feel their venture is a life calling. Some entrepreneurs take years to plan their t...

Failure is serious business. As an entrepreneur, you’re investing immense time and resources so that your company will make it. It’s no laughing matter, toug...

There are several things you can do to cope with angry customers so they keep using your services and gush about your support.

If you take a look around the web, you’ll see a rainbow of color. Businesses are painting their sites in blues, reds, yellows, and oranges. Look at this post...

This Mother’s Day, impress Mom by spearheading your top traits into overdrive. Make her proud with a killer work ethic!

It’s difficult to find a job, and it’s even harder if you don’t have any experience. It’s a bit of a catch 22, because if no one will hire you, how are you s...

Did you know 93 percent of shoppers make purchase decisions based on color and visual appearance? With a stat like that, you better be picking the right colo...

Check out these 11 must read news sources for entrepreneurs.

When a new company is founded, small business owners and entrepreneurs are faced with a daunting task: they have to do it all themselves. Sure, there are sof...

It’s not in the car or at the office. It’s not between the couch cushions. You’re sure that Fluffy didn’t eat it. It isn’t swimming in the toilet. OMG, where...

Video marketing is a new trend, and companies are putting together cool videos to put their brands on the map. Emma, our Content Marketing Specialist, hung o...

This is a guest post from Lyn Graft (LG), entrepreneur, storyteller, and producer.

There’s no way around it — your customers are your company’s lifeblood. Without them, your business would be a product with no revenue. Your lifelong entrepr...

Many of us—particularly those who don’t travel for business a lot—have a certain admiration for business travelers and mobile entrepreneurs. In fact, we ofte...

This is a guest post by Ryan O’Connell, Vice President at Digital Talent Agents. In any business, particularly a small business, selling ideas and products a...

If you’re running a startup or small business, you don’t have time to waste. That’s why we’re presenting you with 5 of the experts.

Alex Hoffman, co-founder and principal of Dormestics, a student-run storage company, sat down with us to talk about starting a business in college.

Strategic partnerships – what a uniform, institutional, and uninspiring phrase! Kind of conjures up images of flickering florescent lights in cramped offices...

If you’re reading this post, you’re probably on Twitter. Maybe you even clicked a Tweet sent out by us or one of our friends to get here, but do you consider...

In light of the recent emergence of the Hadouken Meme, which began when Japanese school girls started taking pictures of themselves hurling balls of light, t...

Whether you’re reaching out to customers or confirming details with a trusted staff member, communication is the lifeblood of any business. You already send ...

Glassdoor just released its 2013 list of highest rated CEOs, and it got us thinking about the kind of CEOs employees are wild about. We’ve checked out the fr...

Trust us, those calls aren’t from Grasshopper, and we’re working to stop the spam call issue. We hate spammers just as much as you do! We’ve received quite a...

It’s tax season, and many of us have money on the mind. Thankfully, there are a lot of online resources and professional finance gurus doling out advice on t...

From indoor rock climbing gyms to on-site massages and hair stylists, today’s tech companies have a reputation for delivering stellar perks. In order to hire...

Small business owners spend a lot of time and money on getting their taxes in order each year. Yes, the process isn’t much fun, but it doesn’t have to be exp...

Today we’ve got our Employee Spotlight on Jennifer Joos, People Strategy Manager. Jenn focuses on… People! She helps hire passionate, dynamic team players an...

We’re always excited to learn about new things happening in the world, which is why we’re such big fans of TEDTalks. If you haven’t checked out TED, the site...

Companies can offer the best customer support, resources, and opportunities, but they still need to make money. If you’re running an early stage startup, you...

An education from a top business program can cost well into the six figures. A first year budget could run you more than $90,000! Some entrepreneurs may not ...

Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, recently announced that the company’s employees must shut the doors to their at-home offices and bring their briefcases to the h...

If you have a new baby, a gaggle of kids, grandchildren, cute nieces and nephews, or are thinking of starting a family, it’s worth it to follow some kid-frie...

Gary’s participating in March Madness, but his cartoon needs a caption. Someone’s on the phone, but what are they saying? Fans are watching, but what are the...

How do the people at your business answer the phone? Here are six phone greetings that will enhance customer interaction.