https://smallbizspotlight.net Small Biz Spotlight..."Helping YOU to Take Your Business to New Heights"..."Your Business IS Our Business" Sun, 18 Feb 2024 21:51:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-about-60-of-small-businesses-shut-down-within-six-months-of-facing-a-cybersecurity-attack-according-to-the-national-cybersecurity-alliance/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-about-60-of-small-businesses-shut-down-within-six-months-of-facing-a-cybersecurity-attack-according-to-the-national-cybersecurity-alliance/#respond Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:40:29 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9905 About 60% of small businesses shut down within six months of facing a Cybersecurity attack, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This statistic highlights the importance of securing your company and personal data using best practices and proven tools. Use the following resources and practices to protect your business, employee and customer information. Resources Nord […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-about-60-of-small-businesses-shut-down-within-six-months-of-facing-a-cybersecurity-attack-according-to-the-national-cybersecurity-alliance/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-small-wins-lead-to-great-successes/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-small-wins-lead-to-great-successes/#respond Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:57:49 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9903 Celebrate small wins to facilitate your overall business success. Don’t forget to recognize and celebrate your business’ small wins as they often play a pivotal role in your business’ ultimate success. It is quite easy to overlook a great accomplishment, contribution, contact or customer experience when we’re head down and focused on meeting business objectives […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-small-wins-lead-to-great-successes/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-run-your-business-dont-let-it-run-you/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-run-your-business-dont-let-it-run-you/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:07:18 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9824 Are you running your business or is your business running you? Many small business owners struggle to know which is true. Small business owners often find themselves reacting to events as they occur as opposed to proactively planning, managing and executing the necessary activities of their business on a daily basis. One of the most […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-run-your-business-dont-let-it-run-you/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-its-not-too-early-to-get-tax-ready/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-its-not-too-early-to-get-tax-ready/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:45:40 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9822 That it is not too early to start looking at your business taxes for 2024? In fact, it’s a great time to look at your current year business transactions and trends with your business tax preparer and accountant to make any necessary adjustments before the end of the year. While there is still time in […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-its-not-too-early-to-get-tax-ready/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-delegate-trust-guide-praise/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-delegate-trust-guide-praise/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:03:58 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9817 As the leader of your business, it is important to avoid overloading yourself, overstepping with your people and under-serving your business by not delegating, trusting, guiding and praising your employees. As entrepreneurs it is tempting to jump in and start working on tasks in your business and not focus on working on your business. While […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/managerial-minute-delegate-trust-guide-praise/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:51:38 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9815 That one of the most overlooked aspects of running a business is staying abreast of laws that govern, regulate and impact your business. Did you know that the FTC is now proposing changes to subscription business regulations? Check out the following article on subscription businesses by the Chamber of Commerce: https://www.uschamber.com/technology/spoiler-alert-the-ftc-is-coming-for-your-subscription. Remember to stay current […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-that-abi-research-is-a-key-data-resource-for-business-and-technology-trends/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-that-abi-research-is-a-key-data-resource-for-business-and-technology-trends/#respond Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:08:47 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9668 Did you know that ABI Research (ABI Research) provides research and information on technology and business trends? Providing data and information in a variety of industries, ABI helps businesses and individuals stay current on business and product trends, innovations and transformations that are likely to impact their businesses and lives over time. ABI is a […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/did-you-know-that-abi-research-is-a-key-data-resource-for-business-and-technology-trends/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/know-who-what-when-where-why-and-how/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/know-who-what-when-where-why-and-how/#respond Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:45:01 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9659 As a business owner, data about your business transactions and your customer’s choices are your path to increased revenues, cost savings, and improved customer satisfaction. Regular review of who buys your products and services, what they buy, when they purchase, where they purchase, why they bought and how they bought, .ie. cash, credit, mobile etc. […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/know-who-what-when-where-why-and-how/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/customer-surveys-provide-business-insights/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/customer-surveys-provide-business-insights/#respond Sat, 07 Jan 2023 10:59:28 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9639 Did You Know that customer surveys can provide valuable insights on your customer’s preferences and desires for your products and services. Survey tools like Survey Monkey help to gather and report information on your customer provide you to better meet their needs and preferences. A survey can help business owners make decisions that improve customer […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/customer-surveys-provide-business-insights/feed/ 0 https://smallbizspotlight.net/follow-up-and-follow-through/ https://smallbizspotlight.net/follow-up-and-follow-through/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:33:48 +0000 https://smallbizspotlight.net/?p=9633 Follow-Up and Follow Through – Running a business requires follow-up and follow through on many different actions, interactions, conversations and commitments on a daily basis. So, as a business owner or employee, it is important to cultivate follow-up and follow through in everything we do. From conversations and meetings to orders and client requests, follow […]]]> https://smallbizspotlight.net/follow-up-and-follow-through/feed/ 0