Skip to content
Patriot Software logo
Small Business Blog
Small Business Tips and Training
Get the latest small business news delivered straight to your inbox!
Search the blog...

Category: Tips

alt=""

Got Conflict? Here’s How to Keep the Peace in a Family-run Business

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Mar 12, 2021

A whopping 90% of businesses in the United States are family-owned or controlled. And if you fall into the 90%, you know how challenging it can be to keep the peace while running a family business. From minor disputes to full-on squabbles, the last thing you want to do is ignore family problems if they […]

  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶
alt=""

Texting in Business: Reply “Yes” to Confirm

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Feb 19, 2021

You’re always on the hunt for new and improved ways to streamline business processes, like marketing and customer service. The next big thing? Texting in business.

  • Marketing
  • Productivity
  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶
alt=""

Want Free(ish) Advertising? Consider a Word-of-mouth Marketing Strategy

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Feb 12, 2021

Hey there, how’d you hear about us? From a friend? Family member? Social media? Great. That’s word-of-mouth marketing in action. And if you want to reap the benefits of virtually free advertising, you might consider putting together a word-of-mouth marketing strategy.

  • Marketing
  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶
alt=""

Running Out of Steam? Here are 6 Tips for Keeping the Momentum in Your Business

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Jan 22, 2021

When you think about the word “momentum,” you may have flashbacks about your days in science or physics class. Momentum is often defined as mass in motion. But, momentum doesn’t just belong in science. It also has a place in business.

  • Productivity
  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶

The Big Money Question: What Do Customers Want?

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Jan 15, 2021

Why do customers choose your competitors instead of you? It could be because you’re not giving them what they want. So, what do customers want?

  • Marketing
  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶
businessman hanging up post-it notes in the workplace and working on a project

Don’t Fret! Here Are the Top 10 Concerns of Small Business Owners

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Nov 13, 2020

As a business owner, you pour your heart and soul into your company. But along with that passion and drive typically come plenty of worries. How am I going to juggle all of my responsibilities? What if my business doesn’t survive another year? If you’re fretting, you’re not alone. Read on to learn the top […]

  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶
people working in an office setting and collaborating on projects

6 Ideas for Improving Company Culture and Bettering Your Workplace

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Sep 18, 2020

Your company culture says a lot about your small business. A good workplace culture can help you retain top talent and grow your business. But, poor company culture can leave you with high turnover rates and low employee morale.

  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶
employee working from home feeling alone and isolated from others

Combating Remote Employee Isolation During the Coronavirus Era

Maria Tanski-Phillips | Sep 11, 2020

The coronavirus has brought on a lot of “new normals,” one of which is remote work. With more employees working from home now than ever, employee isolation and loneliness are on the rise. To help your workforce combat employee isolation while working remotely, learn how to prevent it and the signs to look out for.

  • Employee Management
  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶
person holding lightbulb in front of blue background

Are You Using Imagination and Innovation in Business?

Rachel Blakely-Gray | Aug 21, 2020

If you can dream it, you can do it. For many, nothing could be more true. That’s why imagination and innovation in business are essential. Without them, your company could grow stagnant, become outdated, struggle to build business resilience, and fail to reach its full potential.

  • Small Business
  • Tips
⟶

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Contribute to our Small Business Blog

Looking for a place to share your small business experience? Check out our Guest Post Guidelines and start contributing today!

Guest Post Guidelines

Want more great content?

Check out Patriot's other blogs for helpful tips relating to accounting and payroll!

Accounting and Payroll Blog
  • Accounting
    • Accounting Customer Reviews
    • Accounting Reports
    • Accounting FAQs
    • Accounting Help
    • Accounting Blog
  • Payroll
    • Basic Payroll
    • Full Service Payroll
    • Payroll Customer Reviews
    • Payroll Reports
    • Payroll FAQs
    • Time & Attendance
    • HR Software
    • Payroll Help
    • Payroll Blog
  • About
    • Contact Info
    • Our Team
    • Culture
    • Open Positions
    • Management Team
    • Recent Software Updates
    • Press Releases
    • Privacy Policy
    • Legal Disclaimer
    • Investor Relations
  • Partner
    • Accountants, CPA’s, & Bookkeepers
    • Franchise
    • Accountant Professional Blog
  • Guest Post Guidelines
Better Business Bureau rating for Patriot Software Dun & Bradstreet verification for Patriot Software
© 2022 Patriot Software LLC