Tips & Tricks
1. Experiment (lots)
2. Stay inspired
3. Travel the world and move
4. Choose your friends wisely
5. Stay laser-focused on building something people want
6. Be open and vocal
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Employees of small businesses wear many hats. And while entrepreneurs might recognize the importance of a content marketing strategy, developing one can be overwhelming with free time and free hands in short supply. However, you don't need to let the size of your team prevent you from developing a plan that works for your business. An effective strategy that draws visitors and potential customers can be managed without a huge investment in time or resources.

Elizabeth Davis | Entrepreneur.com | Full Story

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, banks are struggling to return to the small-business market, according to Karen Mills, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. In a Harvard Business School working paper, Mills attributed the hesitation of banks to return to small-business lending to several factors:

  • Small-business owners are less creditworthy today due to the recession
  • Banks are more risk averse due to stricter regulations in place and increased costs
  • Community banks, traditional sources of small-business loans, are being consolidated by big banks