When Alison Gutterman’s grandfather first launched his company back in the 1940s, he had no idea that decades later, his granddaughter would be leading the family business through a global pandemic. Back then, Manny Gutterman & Associates, Inc., was a national sales representative organization selling a variety of proprietary products …
Does Your Brand Reflect Who You Are? In today’s competitive business landscape, the role of branding goes beyond just products and services. Your brand is a reflection of your identity and values, acting as a bridge between your business and your customers. But does your brand truly convey who you …
As a small business owner, you know that a credit card can be a helpful tool for managing your business’s finances. It’s also an excellent way to provide your employees with the means to handle their business expenses. But if they’re not used correctly, credit cards can quickly get out …
Whether we like it or not, online businesses are slowly taking over. The pandemic has undoubtedly contributed to this trend to a great degree. More and more people decide to try their luck in one of the fastest-growing industries. That’s why it is easier than ever before to start and …
Facebook’s Global State of Small Business Report presents a relatively gloomful picture of small business economics. The pandemic started in early 2020, continues to negatively affect the entire globe. I believe civil unrest in Europe is also causing global economic concerns. We’ll first unpack some of the highlights inside the …
Business owners pitch all the time. We pitch our employees on our ideas. We pitch our future customers and “sell them” work hire us. We even pitch our 3-year-olds to encourage them to eat their veggies. Keane Angle, founder of Story Pitch Decks shared his insights for small business owners …
Intuit QuickBooks has long been the leading software helping small business owners manage their cash flow and bank account balances. Over the years it’s extended those services to payroll, accounting help and more. Recently Intuit QuickBooks is moving into directly providing financial services to its customers as well. Ramon Ray, …
The leading French novelist, Milan Kundera, said, Business has only two functions- marketing and innovation. For any organization, marketing falls in the spectrum of primary business activities. It is an undeniable fact that while sales drive revenue, marketing gravitates people towards a brand and inspires purchasing decisions. Having said that, …
The Genius of the Taylor Swift Marketing Machine… In the world of music, few artists have achieved the level of success and acclaim that Taylor Swift has. With multiple chart-topping albums, numerous awards, and a massive global fan base, Swift’s impact on the music industry is undeniable. However, beyond her …
