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Practical writing on setting up and running a business, from the team building StartBlox.
29 posts
February 7, 2022 · 6 min read
Guide to Develop Content Strategy Plan for Small Business
Marketing can be effective in increasing brand visibility and generating revenue. This content strategy guide lays out the process to create a successful plan.
January 14, 2022 · 5 min read
A Brief Guide to Color Psychology for Startups
Color psychology looks at the properties of colors and the emotional associations we create with them. This is useful in business for designing your brand.
December 16, 2021 · 5 min read
The 7 Stages in the New Product Development Process
Here is what you need to know about creating a new product, and what to do at each stage.
December 20, 2019 · 2 min read
Here’s How Much Entrepreneurs Should Pay Themselves (Infographic)
When we think about how much entrepreneurs pay themselves, we often think of two extreme ends of the spectrum. We think about the successful startup founders
August 26, 2018 · 3 min read
What is Local Marketing?
Local marketing is different for every business depending on your customer base. But local marketing comes down to one thing: community.
August 5, 2018 · 6 min read
What To Do When An Employee Leaves Your Company
A practical checklist for small business owners handling an employee departure, from the transition plan to offboarding and refilling the role.
July 29, 2018 · 8 min read
No HR, No Problem: Tools and Tips for Small Businesses
Tools and best practices that keep hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance running smoothly in a small business with no dedicated HR function.
July 1, 2018 · 3 min read
5 Reasons Why First Impressions Are The Most Important
If you are a small business owner, then you need to manage the art of the first impression. If you don't, you could miss out on major opportunities to boost
June 24, 2018 · 4 min read
60 Ways to Grow Your Business
Regardless of the stage of your business, there's a lot to be done to help your company thrive. What are you doing to achieve results?
June 17, 2018 · 6 min read
How to Organize Your Day as A Solopreneur
Regardless of how much, how hard, or how effectively you work, you'll benefit from leaving it all behind when the business day ends. There's a reason for your
June 10, 2018 · 4 min read
10 Ways to Support the LGBTQIA+ Businesses in Your Local Community
The first and most important way to support an LGBTQIA+ company is to give them your business. As with any small business, you'd be surprised by the amount of
May 6, 2018 · 1 min read
The State of Small Business: Most Fascinating Facts [Infographic]
Statistics on the 30 million small businesses driving the US economy: where they are based, how they grow, and how many survive their first five years.
April 22, 2018 · 4 min read
8 Small Business Statistics You Need To Know
(These stats are from research in 2018. Values will be updated soon!) There are 29.6 million small businesses in the United States, and if you’re a small
March 11, 2018 · 4 min read
Food for Thought: The Best Resources for Small Business Owners
There are thousands of great business books out there, and they range from the stories of Fortune 500 founders to technical how-tos. You just don't have time
February 11, 2018 · 5 min read
Why Coaching Matters in Small Business
How big is your small business? Is it just you? Do you work with a co-founder? Do you manage a team? No matter the size of your company, coaching is a crucial
January 28, 2018 · 6 min read
The Most Important Small Business Technologies in 2018
Speaking of being on the go, there are more ways to take your business on the road than just a mobile payment solution. Download apps that sync your email,
January 21, 2018 · 5 min read
9 Things Your Small Business Needs to Prepare for the Spring
Whether running a construction business, graphic design shop, or retail store, you should be able to cater some parts of your business to the spring. Combine
January 14, 2018 · 3 min read
20 Entrepreneurship Quotes To Keep Your Small Business On Track
What keeps entrepreneurs motivated? What keeps their small businesses on track? Although small business owners have perceived super-human motivation levels,
January 7, 2018 · 5 min read
How To Keep Customers Coming Through the Doors… Even When It’s Cold
Virtually every business can offer seasonal items. From a tasty, snowman-shaped treat to a hat-and-scarf combo, it’s likely that you have something
November 12, 2017 · 5 min read
How to Bootstrap Your Business
Are you considering bootstrapping your small business? Around 77% of small business founders rely on their personal savings to get their businesses off the
October 29, 2017 · 6 min read
Strengths and Weaknesses of Paid Advertising
You’ve probably heard many times that nothing is completely black or white in life. The same principle goes for paid online ads, so let’s see what the good
September 3, 2017 · 4 min read
How to Write a Job Description for Your Small Business
So you think you’re ready to hire. Whether the goal is to have an extra pair of hands for your current workload or to start on a new activity for your
August 13, 2017 · 5 min read
Where to Locate Your Business and What to Consider
When it comes to starting a business, you may think the only option is to start it in your current home-base. As it turns out, however, there's more to
April 30, 2017 · 3 min read
How To Plan A Business [Infographic]
Regulatory Planning: Important laws and regulations that impact all businesses. Depending on your industry, product, location, or other factors, your business
January 29, 2017 · 3 min read
What It Means To Be An Entrepreneur
Even inside the startup circles, the meaning of the word “entrepreneur” can be unclear. What does it mean to start a company, and what causes almost 50% of
January 17, 2017 · 3 min read
Validate and Iterate: “ate”s that drive your success
As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably already envisioned your product or service. You’re likely to know the exact vibe your food truck will have or the first
January 16, 2017 · 1 min read
Millennial versus Boomer: Content to Drive Growth in Your Business [Infographic]
How Millennials and Baby Boomers consume user-generated content differently, and what that generation gap means for growing your small business.
January 8, 2017 · 5 min read
The 9 Most Important Questions To Ask About Your Business
How long have you been sitting on the idea to open your own coffee shop? How well is your new product meeting the needs of your customers? How much time have you.
December 27, 2016 · 4 min read
6 Reasons Why We Love the Startup Life
Nobody starts a business because they love working through the red-tape. We started our companies because we believe our product is the best one out there,