Small Business: CA

I’ve always said to my product teams, “You don’t report to me, you report to the product.” If the product is “happy,” then the company and me are happy.  The product has a boss too; in fact, it has three – and the product needs to keep all of them happy.  Strapped for time? Check out Dave’s […]

Everyone wants the secret recipe to making money – that one strategic trick that separates successful businesses from those still treading water long after launch. So what differentiates the rising stars from the floundering bit actors? Ladies and gents… that open secret is accurately pricing your product or service. Learn more from Abina in her […]

A proverb, referenced for the first time around 500 years ago, proves we humans are slow learners. The Shoemaker’s Children Go Barefoot may have old and unclear origins, but it’s something that is still too often seen today. It’s meant to illuminate the fact that the people closest to us often lack the service or […]

The guiding principles that drive an entrepreneur are bound to change as they grow their company and subconsciously evolve from Founder to CEO. Shrad Rao, the CEO of Wagepoint is no different. As he has guided the growth and expansion of Wagepoint to service 1,000+ customers, process over $250 million in annualized payroll and pay […]

Twitter Lists are a pretty nifty feature on Twitter. They can help you organize, interact and ultimately grow your follower base. And I’m not just talking about any followers. Using the list feature, when done right, can help you gain quality connections and potential customers! I have to admit, I wasn’t always a Twitter lists […]

“Oh no, cold calling. I hate getting hung up on.” Cold calling isn’t everyone’s favourite thing to do. Hell, it’s certainly not mine. And in today’s world, with social media and technology, it seems almost archaic, doesn’t it? But believe me, it’s still relevant and does have a place. You just need to do it […]

Too many apps. We hear that a lot. Too many to choose from, too many that do basically the same thing, too many that don’t do enough, too many that do too much. These are real pains. It’s fair enough. If you want to review every possible app available to you, you would need a […]

This year we asked our community of Small Business Experts, What is your top 2016 HR priority? First off, a big thank you to everyone who participated! 31 small businesses responded with their goals for 2016. We know this sample size is nothing to write an academic paper on, but we were able to see […]

Saturday at 7 am, before you wake up your kids, you take a sip of your morning coffee, open your laptop and pay all your household bills online. It takes about five to ten minutes. And you could do it anywhere and anytime, from the comfort of your home. However, at work, twice a month, […]