We are entering an interesting time when it comes to employees. You may be struggling to find enough people to fill certain roles while considering layoffs of others to cut your costs to make it through a possible recession. We consider layoffs to be the last resort since we believe Read more…
It takes money to make money, right? Whether you are just getting started or you have been in business for years, you are going to need access to capital for your business. So what resources are there for new and established businesses? Should you go the traditional route of a Read more…
Listen in for our second episode in a series and learn how developing career paths for your employees will help your business become stronger and more profitable. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #378 for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 00:01:31 Today’s Tip: “Candidly, not Honestly” 00:13:04 Recap of Small Business Show Episode Read more…
Having an area for work, exercise, or just to get away is critically important. We have discussed ways to carve out space when working from home, and both Dave and Shannon have discussed how having an area outside of your home can increase your productivity and sanity. Today on the Read more…
We love getting a chance to talk with business owners that have carved out a successful niche for themselves. Today we’re sitting down with Dean Hung, Founder of Orchid Insanity. Dean has built a successful business selling Orchids on his website, eBay and Etsy. Listen and learn about the challenges Read more…
Today on The Small Business Show we check in with David Carpenter, Founder of Gamiotics and the Seize the Show entertainment group. But first, it’s listener Q&A where your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton give advice to a parent of a first-time entrepreneur. Join us! 00:00:00 Read more…
Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they sit down with Puffco Founder and CEO, Roger Volodarsky. The episode is a master class in building a niche business to produce the best products and customer experience that is possible. Roger is a true champion of creating products that Read more…
Giving something of value away to customers before they place an order is a common sales and marketing technique. This reciprocity tactic is a powerful way to use persuasion to attract new customers to your business. But what about using it in other ways? With your employees, suppliers, and partners? Read more…
Over the past 6-seasons on The Small Business Show, we frequently discuss the tactics and actions required to make the jump from Employee to Employer – leaving the comfort of a 9-5 job to start your own Small Business and to create the Charmed Life we promote on the show. Read more…
If you are a Small Business owner selling any kind of product or service, is selling and marketing on eBay part of your long-term strategy? We think it should be! Join us today as we speak with Rebecca Michals, eBay Director of Community and Engagement to learn why and how Read more…
Joining us for this episode of The Small Business Show is Howard Tiersky, CEO of FROM, a company that describes itself as a Digital Transformation Agency. Howard is going to help us learn about successful digital product launches and how to get our companies ready for the digital future. Howard Read more…
Following up on episode 321 where we questioned if ADHD is a “disorder or super-power” for Small Business owners, we are joined today by Brittany Smith, a Cognitive Neuroscientist with a specialty in helping people overcome the challenges of ADHD. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they Read more…