As the world of work continues to evolve, more and more people are looking for ways to become independent contractors. Being an independent contractor means […]

Competition is healthy. It pushes us to perform better, to do more, and to act with more outstanding quality and efficiency. It also means we […]

Managing your company’s finances is vital, even if you have a few people working for you. You may be analyzing your company’s finances on your […]

Controlling spending can be challenging, especially if a small business is working on a limited budget. Employees may review the business’s budget, but spending still […]

Are you interested in starting your own successful tow truck business?The need for tow trucks is going up every year. Despite the risk of COVID-19, […]

If you’re looking to increase business efficiency, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you some tips focused on increasing your […]

As an owner or manager of an organization, having a proven business management solution in place is key to the success of your company. But, […]

Did you know that 82% of Americans use social media? This proves that digital media marketing is perhaps the most profitable marketing strategy. Without a planned […]

The majority of Americans agree that the materials used to package a product and packaging design are factors that frequently affect their decision to buy a […]

Developing a business brand that stands out from the crowd can be difficult. There are so many businesses out there, and you have to offer […]

One of the top reasons that small businesses fail is poor marketing. Your marketing strategy can make or break your business, so you have to […]

Do you want to know how to embrace healthy competition in your workplace? You might have heard plenty of things about bad employee competition in […]

Nearly 80% of businesses use a blog as a marketing tool. Businesses use blogs to convert their websites into strong innovative marketing tools. With well-done […]

Running your own business can be incredibly rewarding. Getting to set your own hours, chart your own path to success, and reap the benefits of […]

Recent research found that more than 1 million restaurants open their doors to hungry consumers on a daily basis. With such intense competition in the […]

The average employee turnover rate for companies in the U.S. is over 57%. How can you make sure you retain the talent you need while […]

According to this article from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at least 75% of small businesses today use technology in some form. They use it to […]

Did you know that 84% of business-to-business (B2B) marketers outsource their content creation? With so many businesses outsourcing their content to a marketing firm, it’s difficult to […]

Nearly half of all Google searches are for local businesses. Without a digital marketing strategy, however, consumers might not find your business. Learning how to generate […]

In order to achieve success in your business, you need to be working towards a common goal. This is where setting business goals come in. […]

The average US worker will get ten days of paid leave every year, depending on the company they work for. Every employer knows how stressful […]

About 76% of people who search on their smartphones for something nearby will visit a business within 24 hours. Meanwhile, nearly 30% of these searches […]

Did you know that 20% of small businesses fail in the first year? However, making it past year one doesn’t mean you’re out of the […]

If you had to get in touch with an employee right this minute, how would you do it? They might miss a phone call or […]

Millions of entrepreneurs start a business to be their own boss. They want the freedom and flexibility that working for someone else doesn’t offer. They […]

Did you know that nearly five and a half million new business applications were filed in 2021 in the United States? In a year of […]

It is estimated that around 60% of restaurants will fail within their first year. By the fifth year, 80% of new businesses in the industry will have […]

About 40% of people will stop engaging with a slow website. Poor user experiences drive 50% of consumers to choose competing brands, too. If there […]

The cost of carbon is increasing and for many businesses, carbon is their biggest liability. If your business manages its carbon exposure today, then you’ll […]

Trying to run a bustiness without the right tech support that you need can be the difference between a successful business or one that fails. […]

Did you know that bad management costs money? Managers are one of the top reasons why people leave companies. Employee turnover costs one and a […]

A corporate event is a great way to boost company morale, encourage team building, and share important company news.  Putting together an event takes careful […]

Did you know that over 30% of businesses now use SEO techniques to promote their products and services? It’s hardly surprising, considering the sheer potency […]

Are you wanting to bring more media attention to your business? Or are you in a position such as public relations specialist that requires regular […]

60% of business leaders feel that in-person corporate events are the most important marketing tool to achieve business goals. The simple truth is that a […]

Ever read an article on a blog because of the catchy headline? Or found yourself reading an article online at 3 am to find an answer to a question […]

Do you have an important client coming to your office to discuss business? Or maybe the CEO is in town and is looking to come […]

At some point, 96% of companies said that they were going through an organizational change. There are many different types of organizational change that a company […]

When running a business, your primary goal is to continue growing it. If your business doesn’t grow and achieve its goals, your competition has the […]

If you’re planning to start a new business you need an online portfolio that gets attention. How you market yourself is part of your reputation. The […]

When the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm, the world had to make a few adjustments. One of these adjustments was figuring out what to […]

In order to ensure that your business runs as smoothly as possible, there’s a handful of business metrics that you need to keep an eye […]

One of the ten skills you need to thrive in your career and fit in today’s workforce is people management. Companies are always looking for […]

Statistics show that nearly 1 in 3 of all mobile searches are related to location. This is a sign that people are using their phones to search […]

There’s nothing like the joy of running your own business. There’s a lot to enjoy about being your own boss: you get to chart your […]

The voice of your brand is going to represent the personality of your brand. It needs to be steady and consistent. This is especially important […]

Research and development budgets are expanding rapidly as competition gets more fierce and the globalization of products becomes increasingly inevitable. Kraft Heinz Co., a food […]

Product and period costs are two categories of expenses incurred by companies from the point of production to selling merchandise. When differentiating between product cost […]

Online marketing is something that almost every organization is currently using. No company wants to remain behind in utilizing the newest marketing techniques, and every […]

The beauty industry is worth $532 billion as of 2021, and it’s only going to grow as time continues and more businesses begin to make their […]

Did you know that there are over 1,750,000 podcasts available today? That is a staggering number, and it continues to grow. Podcasts are a relatively new format […]

Our postal address is Small Business BriefPost Office Box 1250Frisco, Colorado 80443 We can be reached via phone at (970) 485-0331 or e-mail at chrislogan@ymail.com […]

A very simple definition of risk is uncertainty. In today’s continually changing regulatory environment, businesses of all types and sizes must create and implement an […]

Are you wondering how to support small local business? It’s a great idea. Supporting your local small businesses is essential for several reasons, including investing […]

Have you ever watched someone give a PowerPoint presentation and wondered why it felt so off? Was it a cringe-fest that the whole room had […]

Are you finding yourself getting frustrated because your work is constantly interrupted due to slow internet or dodgy equipment? The working from home wave has […]

Becoming a CEO requires guts. You take on enormous responsibility and your business will live or die depending on your performance. It may be fulfilling, […]

It seems everybody’s doing it nowadays. If there’s one thing a worldwide pandemic’s taught us, it’s that you can make a living without leaving home. […]

Did you know that in the current state of affairs around 7.5 million small businesses are at risk of closing their doors? If you are […]

There’s nothing easy about owning or managing a small business. Aside from your workload, there’s the added stress of ensuring the company’s success. Nearly 50% […]

Does it seem like your business is spending too much money every month to stay afloat? This could be cutting into your bottom line in a […]

It’s no secret that becoming an entrepreneur is one of the most fulfilling experiences that you can pursue. Not only do you have a chance […]

Does your business have a review site? A review website lets you highlight your best bits. It shows users why they should choose you by […]

What’s one of the best ways to bring a small business to the forefront of the industry? The answer is simple: networking in a conference. […]

Finding a job after college can be stressful and frustrating. But not if you graduate with a degree in business administration. Business administration is a […]

Business deals aren’t just confined to the boardroom or drinks after work. Business lunches can be an effective way to cement a deal in a […]

Nowadays, to compete in our increasingly customer-driven marketplace; companies need to become Agile. This is imperative for mastering the landscape of continuous change. Back in […]

Are you trying to optimize your order fulfillment process? Want to have the easiest time fulfilling customer orders? While there are many aspects of a […]

Want to learn how to write a business contract that’s easy to understand?  Well, you’re in the right place. We believe that contracts don’t have […]

Are you launching a new business? Instead of the traditional options, why not launch it as an LLC? LLC stands for Limited Liability Company. It’s […]

Customers aren’t the only ones demanding corporate responsibility. Investors and lenders are, too. ESG companies are expected to outperform fossil fuel stocks as the economic […]

Do you want to know what you can do to keep your business open after the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you finally want to continue your […]

Did you know that there are over 30 million small businesses in the United States? If you are a proud small business owner you know that […]

So, you’re planning to open your own business soon and you’re in the process of creating your budget. You think you’ve covered everything, but you’re starting […]

Becoming an environmentally-friendly business can have a major impact on your brand. For example, 87% of consumers perceive a brand in a positive light if it […]

In the U.S. alone, there are over 30 million small businesses and the number keeps growing. Each month, an average of 543,000 new businesses are launched, but […]

Your business has just entered a financial rut. You can barely afford to run the place let alone pay your employees. Things may seem hopeless […]

The operational organization hierarchy of a company has the supply chain right there at the top. Without the supply chain, your business as you know […]

Before you get going on your product packaging ideas, you may want to survey the lay of the land for companies that are capable of turning […]

If you’ve ever wondered how to start a call center, look no further. Most large companies have dedicated call centers because they receive a large […]

Did you know that the average painting business only employes about two employees? Unlike other companies, you don’t always have to hire employees to work […]

Believe it or not, there are more than 32 million small businesses in the United States. No matter what industry they’re in, every business owner […]

As more and more people shop online, the need for warehouse space is only going to grow. Some companies are buying up land to expand […]

Presentations are an important part of corporate culture. Over 70% of employees believe presentation skills are critical to their success. And presentation skills are one […]

“Everything’s bigger in Texas.” What started as a reference to the massive geographical area the state takes up has evolved to have a different meaning. […]

Congratulations on your decision to start a business. Legitimizing your business by filing for incorporation is an important step. Each state has its own process […]

In 2018, productivity in the US increased by 1.8% from the previous year. Businesses are strategizing on ways to grow, and expanding internationally is one […]

A strong business PowerPoint presentation can work as a great marketing tool to make a business deal or to get new clients. However, not everyone […]

Small business owners already have a lot on their plates. They have to pay attention to the competition, make sure your company delivers beyond expectations, […]

You’ve probably heard of this chilling stat: 8 in every 10 small businesses fail within two years. Well, that was back in 2013. It’s 2019 […]

Even in developed counties like the United States drinking water sources can become contaminated, causing waterborne diseases such as E. Coli, Hepatitis A and more. […]

For any business, one-off sales aren’t going to provide the cash flow that your business needs in the long term. This is why many have […]

If you’ve just started a new business or have only been operating for a few years then the chances are you have overcome a lot […]

Did you know that around 75% of people fear public speaking? Even though you’re not alone with your fear, this information usually doesn’t make presenting any […]

Isn’t being green more expensive than being wasteful? Back in the old days, it was more cost-effective to prioritize speed and convenience over correct commercial […]

Every year, over 600,000 new businesses open up in the United States. Unfortunately, about 50 percent of these businesses will fail within five years. If you […]

Starting a small business is no easy task. You have to hire all the necessary staff, acquire all the tools you’ll need to produce your […]

As half of all businesses fail within the first five years, if you’ve made it past that mark, it means you’ve got a great concept. […]

About 50 percent of all new businesses fail within five years. There are many reasons behind this alarming failure rate, but one of the biggest […]

If the advanced societies in the world continue down our current path, it won’t be long until we’ve used up all of the planet’s fossil […]