This post brought to you by University of Maryland Carey School of Law. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Growing Your Biz. If you are a frequent visitor to Growing Your Biz, then you know that I’ve often written about the issue of cybersecurity and the need for smaller businesses, in particular,…
Now that the holidays have come and gone, it’s time to get back to work and start focusing on the challenges and opportunities of the new year ahead. One such challenge (and opportunity) that you may be facing as a small business owner is how to really motivate employees. Now, there is no shortage of…
This post brought to you by Carbonite. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Growing Your Biz. In our hyperconnected, data-addicted, dynamic world, one thing is certain: running a small business these days has become more complicated. According to recent research, by 2020 there will be an estimated 50 billion devices connected to…
With all the emphasis on the current way consumers are using the Internet and social media to help them make their purchasing decisions, we have seen an overwhelming amount of disconnect between big companies in particular and the customers they are trying to reach. It’s as if the marketing basics have some how been taken…
Managing small business finances is one of the less sexy aspects of running a business, but it’s the key to long term business success. One of the most common issues we have found among startups is a great deal of financial chaos. Often this is due to the fact that the entrepreneurs behind these ventures…