Small Business Articles

One of the great things about running your own business is that there’s no one to answer to but yourself. You are your own boss. The kingpin. The top dog. The big cheese … well, you get the point. While that’s usually a blessing, it can also be a curse if you make the wrong […]

You already know that running a small business is hard work. There are a million things to keep track of and a million more that can go wrong day-to-day. But luckily, there is a long list of associations whose main goal is small business support. If you need help getting started, learning more about running […]

With all the choices that customers have, keeping them happy is more important than ever. Unhappy customers may leave for other businesses and/or give you negative reviews online. Customer satisfaction scores, or CSAT scores, are a quick and easy way to check in with your customers and see how they feel about your business or […]

Contracts are legally binding agreements made between two parties. For a business, contracts help make sure you get what you pay for and can protect you from certain liabilities. As a business owner, you’ll come across a wide variety of contracts. Read on to learn about types of contracts in business. What is a contract? […]

You’ve probably been on hold with a customer support representative before. And, sadly, it may not have gone great. You aren’t alone.  Thirty-three percent of callers report that being placed on hold is the most frustrating part of customer service. Calls to customer service can be long and complicated, and emotions can get hot. But […]