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3 New Year Tips for Project Management Leaders to Increase Productivity and Profits
This New Year is different that any other. As you develop your plan for your business, these project management tips will help...
To Pay or Not to Pay: When You Should Start Spending Money Marketing
A big question when it comes to spending money for marketing and advertising is when to do it. With today's free tools, there's a lot that you can without spending a dime. However, it takes time, effort and a bit of tech savviness. Here's what you need to know...
4 Simple Things Entrepreneurs Need to Do In the First Week of the New Year
Here are 4 simple things you need to do to start off the New Year off great and set yourself up for success throughout the year. By Steve Feld, Certified SCORE Mentor and Business Coach
How to Plan for Uncertainty: Planning for 2021: Have a Clear ‘Digital’ Business Plan
2020 was a trying year for businesses and 2021 will be just as challenging. How do you plan for uncertainty? You need a clear, digital plan for your business. By Jim Lavorato, Certified SCORE Mentor and CEO of 4M Performance.
What to Expect in 2021 in Social Media Marketing
With 2020 gladly in the rearview mirror, what can we expect in 2021 with regards to social media and digital marketing? Giselle Aguiar, the AZ Social Media Wiz, explains what trends to look for.
How to Boost Sales by Actually Mapping a Customer’s Buying Journey
How does a potential customer go from discovering your business to actually buying? That's the customer buying journey and you need to map it for business success...
Be a Hero! Support Your Local Businesses and Help Your Economy Recover
Small Business Saturday is usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to support the small businesses in our own communities.
How to Keep Your Business Going in the Holiday Season Slowdown
How to Keep Your Business Going in the Holiday Season Slowdown. Certified SCORE Mentor and business coach, Steve Feld tells us to keep your foot on the gas during the holiday season...
What is a Bounce Rate in Google Analytics and How to Improve Yours
What is a Bounce Rate in Google Analytics and How to Improve Yours [Infographic] -- How to keep people on your site longer...by Giselle Aguiar, AZ Social Media Wiz
How to Boost Cash Flow for Pandemic Shut-down Rapid Recovery
If your business is struggling with bouncing back after being shut-down or slowed-down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, here are some tips from Jim Lavorato, Certified SCORE Mentor and business coach.
Have you Saturated Your Market? How to Expand Your Reach
Are you sales stagnant? Have you been shut down because of the COVID pandemic? Then you need to read this article by Giselle Aguiar, AZ Social Media Wiz.
How to Set SMART Marketing Goals for the New Year
As we look forward to the end of "unprecedented" 2020 and the start of 2021, the business owner needs to plan for the year as well as for the next few months.