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 …
About a month ago CNN+ was launched as a special, streaming service to host special CNN content and more. Staff were hired, lots of money was spent. Then it was all shut down. What can we learn about this for our businesses? It was shut down as there was a …
Recently I was the judge of a competition. I’ve judged many competitions – with seasoned business owners and with young students. Most of the competitions are “fast-paced” and require a fast decision. It’s NOT like Shark Tank where there can be 30 or more minutes of deliberation, then some due …
Do you dream about partnering your small business with a multi-million dollar brand? Exposure to industry giants can bring entrepreneurs new opportunities to create and sell to different markets. And with the right gumption, anything is possible. Today, 57% of companies use partnerships to further their brand. Not only …
If you’ve noticed an increase in discussions about the Metaverse, you’re not alone. In the end, we don’t know if it will be the future of the internet, like AI or blockchain, or just another tech buzzword. In recent months, technology companies ranging from Facebook’s parent company Meta to …
Join Ramon on his LIVE podcast on Clubhouse, “Breakfast with Champions” as he shares his best tips, each week to help you in your business and life. Can America’s Cities Make a Post-Pandemic Comeback? Not one way – “one that favors choice, rather than thinking there’s only one way …
If you’re a small business with an online presence, then you know that SEO is essential in order to be found by potential customers. In this post, we will discuss five ways that you can improve your SEO and see better rankings in search engines. These eight tips are easy …
How do you do payroll when you hire employees ? Here are facts to help you understand your responsibilities and easily manage your small business payroll and payroll taxes. Learning to do payroll can seem like an overwhelming task when you first hire employees. Among the things you’ll need to …
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 …
