For entrepreneurs, any tool that helps do the job easier is a welcome addition. Choosing where to invest tech budget dollars and time to learn the applications are key decisions. As seen in the recent post, "Get Up and Grow: The Small Business Guide...
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5 Best Business Ideas for 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic presented a flurry of challenges, from finding small business funding, short-term business closures, quarantines, and mask-wearing to sharp declines in storefront traffic and more. So there is no doubt that many entrepreneurs threw in...
Top Small Business Trends for 2021
Hasn’t it been an interesting year? A fractious election season is looming, schools are still online, and storefront businesses large and small are dealing with the changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Just a few short months ago there were completely different...
How Successful Entrepreneurs Handle Rejection
Some blessings can come from rejection. Many entrepreneurs have been rejected, only to come back stronger. Did you know Steve Jobs was fired from Apple before he returned to turn it into the icon it is today? Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was turned down...
Small Business 101: Understanding the Market
If you have an idea for a new business, that is great news! There are millions of small companies out there that form the backbone of the American economy. Before doing anything for your business, whether it's building staff, a business plan, or seeking small...
When to Stop Outsourcing for Your Small Business
Everyone knows that too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing. Small businesses have gained competitive ground against bigger companies by outsourcing critical business functions. Outsourcing critical business functions helps small businesses scale up quickly...
Which Business Functions Should You Outsource?
Did you know more than one-third of all small businesses outsource a portion of their work to an outside vendor? Outsourcing allows small companies to work more efficiently and potentially cut overhead costs. If you’re considering outsourcing for your small...
5 Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses
You can’t do it all. It’s a lesson that many entrepreneurs learn the hard way. Starting a small business requires many talents, and some of them you simply won’t have or won’t have in enough abundance to be effective. That’s where outsourcing can help your business....
Benetrends Recognized by Entrepreneur as a Top Franchise Supplier
In the franchise industry, a "supplier" plays a supporting role (behind the scenes) in the development and growth of a franchise brand. Entrepreneur is bringing the suppliers out of the background and shining a spotlight on the top suppliers in a variety of...
Building a Team of Outsourced Professionals
To start and run your business successfully, you need the right people possessing the right skills. For some businesses, it makes sense to outsource some business functions, particularly in the startup phase. This article examines how to evaluate the pros and cons of...