What Social Media Platforms Should My Small Business Be Using?
As a business owner, you may have wondered — should my business be using social media? The answer is yes! […] Posted September 25, 2017
4 Retail Business Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid
Starting, running, and maintaining a retail business can be a rocky road. The hard truth is that only 47% of […] Posted September 12, 2017
Are You Ready to Start Your Business? A Checklist to Help You Decide
If you’ve ever felt like now is the time to start your own business, you’re not alone. Even if it […] Posted September 5, 2017
Thoughts on Getting Your Recipe to Market from a Graduate
Lisa Tran of Tan Tan Cafe & Delicatessen is a former student and was kind enough to share feedback about […] Posted August 15, 2017
What Are Hashtags and How Should I Use Them for My Social Media Marketing?
Leveraging social media as a marketing channel has become unavoidable, but they also require business owners and marketers to utilize […] Posted August 9, 2017
The Key to Differentiating Your Brand from Your Competition
Differentiating your brand is imperative to thrive as a business in the long term. This tasks can seem impossible for […] Posted July 31, 2017
Employee Handbooks, Onboarding, and Other Tools Every Business Needs to Seamlessly Bring on New Employees
You’ve taken the time (and money) to post the job position, interview some great candidates, and pick the perfect person […] Posted July 27, 2017
What to Do If Your Retail Store is Not in a High Traffic Area
Retail stores often struggle to get the customer traffic necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world. It’s even more […] Posted July 17, 2017
Are you ready to take your food idea to the market place? 6 Questions to Consider Before You Go from Recipe to Selling Your Food Product
If you love to cook, bake, or create a one-of-a-kind delectable that puts a smile on someone’s face when they […] Posted July 13, 2017
Encore Entrepreneur: Jackie Babicky Peterson
Article originally posted on AARP Oregon on June 1, 2017. After years of working as a solo entrepreneur, a CPA, […] Posted June 6, 2017