Talking Small Biz

Automating Your Sales Force

Marshall — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:50:44 +0000

The sales force of any sized company needs to be as efficient as possible so that they can spend most of their time drumming up new business. This guest post explores some ways to automate a sales force by taking advantage of technology to help your sales staff do their jobs quickly, efficiently, and profitably.

TSB Small Biz Weekly Roundup 5-25-12

Marshall — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:35:33 +0000

The things I have been reading this week include how to tell if you are an egomaniac, how to be a social entrepreneur and do good things for society, and why working 24 hours a day doesn’t necessarily make you a workaholic.

TSB Small Biz Weekly Roundup 5-18-12

Marshall — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:24:34 +0000

Here is what I have been reading this week. An article on protecting your money-maker, one on how not to suck as a leader, and one about protecting your business from snake oil salesmen that are looking to partner with you. Of course, that isn’t all! Below is more good small biz reading.

TSB Small Biz Weekly Roundup 5-11-12

Marshall — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:38 +0000

Below is a sampling of articles that I have been reading this past week and wanted to share them with you. These articles include why you don’t have to be 21 to start a business, as well as how to gracefully excuse yourself from a conversation with that creepy guy/gal who came up to you at a networking event.

TSB Small Biz Weekly Roundup 5-3-12

Marshall — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:09:46 +0000

This weeks articles, blog posts, and news items include a warning about why you shouldn’t willy-nilly open up an email attachment (duh!), and a story about why you should think twice before running an office contest to give away an unclaimed food item.

TSB Small Biz Weekly Roundup 4-27-12

Marshall — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:43:50 +0000

Articles, blog posts and news items pertaining to being an entrepreneur that we found interesting and think that you might, too. Our favorite of the week might just be that 15 percent of small business owners take advice from those they meet in a bar. Um, OK...

6 Small Business Lessons from Instagram

Marshall — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:34:33 +0000

Instagram was recently purchased by Facebook for a rather large sum of money, making it a perfect case study in what to do right in business. Guest author Roger Collings tells us 6 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from the sale of Instagram.

Talking Small Biz with Fran Reisner

Marshall — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:09:52 +0000

Imagine selling your house and most of your personal possessions, buying a motorhome, and hitting the road to see where life will lead you. Professional photographer Fran Reisner doesn't have to imagine this as it is exactly what she did.

Talking Small Biz Featured on Alltop

Marshall — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:24:26 +0000

Talking Small Biz is now featured on the Alltop website in the small business category. What is Alltop and what exactly does this mean? Read on to learn more!

Talking Small Biz with Yellow Leaf Hammocks

Marshall — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:26:38 +0000

Yellow Leaf Hammocks is about more than just creating a great product that gives people a great place to relax - they are looking to make a positive impact that benefits a disadvantaged society. With a motto of "Do Good. Relax." they are a great model for entrepreneurs to learn from.