Protecting your Business from Legal Trouble | The LINC Up Series
Hear from Mary Margaret Croft, from Carpenter & Croft, about the importance of legal protection for your business. This blog is part of our LINC Up video series.
Raising Children and Running a Business: Insights from Mom Entrepreneur Kelsey Baas
Hear from Kelsey Baas, owner of Compleo Physical Therapy & Wellness, about balancing family responsibilities while managing a business. This is part of Extraco Banks's The LINC Up series.
Five Things Your Small Business Should Know About Branding
Branding is a powerful tool that can make or break your small business. Building a strong brand requires an understanding of what your business stands for and why you are in business. Read more from Sidekick Creative Agency about branding from your business.
ICYMI: Let's Talk Employee Benefits
On February 21st, Nora Ellis, owner of Be Employer Solutions, shared information on the basics of employee benefits for small business owners and entrepreneurs! Nora shared that customization and tailoring are key when discussing employee benefits, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. She
Collaboration and partnering
Collaborating works best when each party feels they’re getting a synergetic benefit and able to achieve an outcome that’s out of reach on their own. Decide if collaborating will work for your business, identify what outcomes you’re after, find those businesses that match and then make contact.
Automating new lead generation
By accessing the right automation tools for your business, you’ll be able to spread your small business content across multiple platforms as and when you need to. There are many tools that can improve your digital presence, simply by leveraging social media, email and web services.
Alternatives to a business loan
Many businesses need to raise extra capital or funding at some stage in their growth. The first task is figuring out how much you need, and what it’s for.
Developing better communication skills
If you are looking for ways to lead more effectively, communicating better is one of the easiest and most valuable skills you can learn. Effective communication will help you to gain the trust and respect of individuals around you, which is one of the most valuable assets you can acquire as a leader.
Planning an effective social media strategy
Social media can be an effective and efficient way for your business to reach current and prospective customers. Here are tips to help fast track your brand's social media presence and achieve results.
Keeping track of your finances
As a start-up, your first task is to evaluate your business needs and figure out which is the best accounting system that allows you to see your cash position at a glance, keep accurate records for the IRS and one that helps keep track of, and spot cash trends.