Patriot small business stories, tips and tricks for running a successful small business.
A whopping 97% of people turn to online search engines, like Google, to learn more about and research businesses in their area. So, you want to be seen on these search engines to increase website traffic and, ultimately, sales. One way you can increase your online presence is by setting up Google My Business.
Do your employees like listening to music while they work? For many, music helps increase engagement, morale, and overall productivity. But, is music in the workplace actually beneficial to your business’s growth?
Productive, happy, and engaged teams all have one thing in common: a positive, supportive, and healthy work environment. Toxic workplaces? Well, they look a little different. In negative environments, gossip, conflict, and poor communication run rampant. So, how do you know if your business is plagued with toxicity? Keep your eyes peeled for signs of […]
A big part of your goals when running a business is to sell your products or services to gain a profit, right? So, that means that you want to use every way possible to sell, sell, sell. With the rise and massive presence of social media, you might be thinking this is a good way […]
Great. You got a negative online review that’s now readable by everyone—current and potential customers alike. Before hastily typing out a response you may regret later, learn how to respond to a bad review. You just may be able to turn the situation into a marketing opportunity and keep the disgruntled customer.
What’s the magic formula for business success? Well (cue incorrect buzzer noise from game show), there isn’t one. But there are tips for starting a business that you can use to reach your unique business success formula.
Hiring employees is exciting. You’re ready to dive in and get to work because you think, “I found the perfect person!” But even in a digital world full of remote employees (thanks, COVID!), you may realize that an employee is no longer a good fit. In that case, it may be time to let them […]
When you start a business, you have plenty of goals. Maybe you want to reach a certain customer count by year-end. Or, maybe you want to make a profit by a specific month or year. Whichever goals you strive to achieve, make sure that they’re smart—well, SMART goals, that is. But, what exactly are SMART […]
Maybe you had a commercial property for your business and closed it up to work out of your home and save on overhead. Or, perhaps you’re just starting out and want to set up a home-based business and see how things go. But, what if you rent? Can you run a business out of an […]
