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Boost Sales During Summer Slowdowns with These Tips

By April Maguire June 1, 2022

Most businesses face a sales slump during the summer months. These seven ideas can help you bring in more customers during slow months and combat seasonal income fluctuations. Families might love summer because it means time off from school and long weekends at the beach. However, small business owners are less likely to appreciate this ...

Coping with Inflation in Your Small Business

By Janet Attard June 10, 2022

Inflation is the leading challenge facing small businesses this year. With inflation rates reaching a 41-year high this Spring, many small businesses are getting caught between that proverbial rock and hard place. On one hand, they’re seeing their costs of doing business skyrocketing. On the other hand, their customers are looking for bargains and cutting ...

How to Take a Vacation When You Run a Small Business

By Janet Attard June 1, 2022

For small business owners, taking a vacation — at least one where you don’t spend the whole time tethered to your smartphone or computer — may seem nearly impossible. Here’s what you need to do so you can relax and enjoy the time away from your business. Running a business? Think you can’t get away ...

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Finance Your Business

How to Claim the Standard Mileage Deduction for Business Use of Car

by Lisa Freeman June 10, 2022

Taking the standard mileage deduction when you use your car for business can yield big savings on your taxes. Find out what the 2022 IRS mileage rate is and what the IRS’s rules are for taking this deduction. If you use a car in your business, you could be entitled to some substantial tax deductions. ...

Six Summertime Survival Tips for Work-at-Home Moms

By Jill Hart and Diana Ennen June 1, 2022

The kids are out of school and you hear the pool calling your name… but your home business still needs as much of your attention as ever. Here are six tips work-at-home moms and dads can use to keep their businesses running smoothly over the summer months. Summer is one of the most difficult seasons ...

Business Ideas for Teen Entrepreneurs to Learn and Earn

Team ZenBusiness June 1, 2022

Making money as a teenager can be a little difficult. When you subtract the time you spend at high school, clubs, and other social activities, you’re only left with a couple of hours to spare each week. And, maybe you’re just not looking to settle for the typical minimum wage job. You don’t need to ...

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Market Your Business

Publicity: 7 Ways to Get Publicity This Summer

By Leslie Hamp June 1, 2022

While the marketing and public relations experts are off enjoying their hard-earned vacations, the media are left scrambling for much needed copy. Plan ahead and give them what they’re looking for. Here are seven publicity ideas you can use to tie into summer events in your community. In June, July, and August, reporters are more ...

10 Easy Ways to Make Your Flyer Stand Out

By Karen Saunders June 1, 2022

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make flyers that get attention. A flyer is an inexpensive and highly effective way to grab attention in a very busy marketplace. How do you make your flyer stand out in the crowd? Here are some techniques that professional designers use to make flyers “pop.” ...

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring Temporary Employees

By Patricia Schaefer June 1, 2022

Temporary workers play an important role in many companies. Are they right for your small business? Check out these pros and cons of hiring a temp. Temporary workers make up a big part of the workforce in the U.S. How big? The American Staffing Association says that there are more than 3 million temporary and ...

Leasing Office Space: 14 Questions to Ask Before Signing the Contract

By Tim Parker June 1, 2022

Leasing office space is a big financial decision. Whether you’re renting space for your business for the first time or relocating, get answers to these 14 questions before you sign the lease agreement. Leasing office space is just plain scary. Often you have to sign a multi-year lease, and the monthly rent may be higher ...

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