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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.
How to Strengthen Your Business by Doing a Simple SWOT Analysis
How to Strengthen Your Business by Doing a Simple SWOT Analysis by Steve Feld, Certified SCORE Mentor and business coach. A guide to realize your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats in your business.
Obstacles and Adversities are the Stepping-Stones of Success: Overcome Them!
Every successful business person has gone through and overcome obstacles and adversity. Certified SCORE Mentor and Business Coach Steve Feld explains why...
How You Can Manage the High Cost of Unemployment Tax in your Business
How You Can Manage the High Cost of Unemployment Tax in your Business with tips on how employers can reduce the amount of Unemployment Tax they pay. By Steve Engelhardt, Certified SCORE Mentor
So Many Sites, so Little Time! How to Prioritize Social Media Efforts
Where do you start with your digital and social media marketing? You know it's important if you want to get new customers and grow your business. But it's so overwhelming! Here, Steve Feld, Certified SCORE Mentor and business coach gives us some essential tips to get your started.
How Much Should a New Business Budget for Marketing?
Marketing a startup is crucial for its success. But how much should you budget for marketing? What does a new website cost? Do I hire someone to do it or learn how to do it myself? What are my options? This article answers those questions and more!
5 Must-Have Disciplines of a High Achiever You Need Now
Daily interruptions are inevitable. Learn 5 must-do disciplines for more productivity and to help you achieve your goals. By Steve Feld, Certified SCORE Mentor and business coach for SCORE Greater Phoenix.
How to Work Smarter – Not Harder for a Great Work-Life Balance
How to Work Smarter – Not Harder for a Great Work-Life Balance by Steve Feld, Certified SCORE Mentor and Business Coach
How the Supply Chain Crisis is the Challenge of the Holiday Season
The 2020 holiday sales season will be like no other before. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the global supply chain to adapt quickly to a digital transformation in months rather than years. How will it affect retailers both brick-and-mortar and ecommerce? This article covers all the aspects of logistics, shipping and the supply chain.
Latest Video Marketing Tips! Easy Ways to Promote Your Business
With everything going virtual, video is becoming essential for every business who wants to market themselves effectively. This article provides tips and video marketing strategies to get more exposure, grow & get leads. By Giselle Aguiar, AZ Social Media Wiz
What is the Psychological Toll of Entrepreneurship?
Being an entrepreneur and own your own business is part of the American Dream! However, when things like a pandemic hit, and the dream turns into a nightmare, even the most accomplished business owner can break down. Steve Feld, Certified SCORE Mentor and business coach shares the signs to watch for....
You’re Not Fit to Lead: If Your Best Strength is Seeing Weakness
You’re Not Fit to Lead: If Your Best Strength is Seeing Weakness -- by Steve Feld, Certified SCORE Mentor and business coach. It's time to review your leadership skills and style!