Sue PittsFeb 1, 20192 minBefore Opening that Bank AccountAs soon as you start accepting or spending money as your business, you should open a business bank account. Common business accounts...
Sue PittsJan 10, 20193 minHire Your First EmployeeIf your business is booming, but you are struggling to keep up, perhaps it’s time to hire some help. The eight steps below can help you...
Sue PittsMay 21, 20182 minKnow the difference between franchising and buying a businessBefore you decide if one of these options is right for you, make sure you know the basics of franchising and buying an existing business....
Sue PittsJan 2, 20181 minIs That Elephant in the Room Staring You Down?The new year is full of new hope and expectations. The new year also brings the headache and deadlines of taxes to small businesses. ...
Sue PittsJul 11, 20171 minSmall Business, Big impact!One thing is for sure, as a small business owner you are not alone! There are millions of small businesses across the United States...
Sue PittsDec 27, 20162 min10 Steps to Starting a BusinessStarting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions and completing a series of legal activities. These 10 easy steps...
Sue PittsNov 29, 20163 minCybersecurity TipsHere are ten Cybersecurity Tips Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious code Make sure each of your business’s computers...
Sue PittsNov 8, 20162 minShop SmallSmall Business Saturday is only a few short weeks away. How prepared is your Small Business for people to shop small? Small Business...
Sue PittsSep 15, 20161 minContracting Resources for Small BusinessesSmall businesses interested in pursuing federal contracts have many options available to represent their company to potential buyers, to...
Sue PittsSep 8, 20161 minGovernment Contracting for Small BusinessesU.S. federal government contracting represent a tremendous sales and revenue opportunity for small businesses. The government is...
Sue PittsAug 2, 20161 minTruth About Business GrantsThe federal government does NOT provide business grants for starting and expanding a business. Government grants are funded by your tax...
Sue PittsJul 7, 20161 minBrilliant IdeaAre you a tinkerer working on what you hope will be the next brilliant idea, but don’t have the tools in your garage to build it? Whether...
Sue PittsJun 29, 20161 minAre You a SolopreneurCommonly known as consultants, freelancers and self-employed, independent contractors are individuals who are hired to do a particular...
Sue PittsJun 14, 20161 minMaking Wiser DecisionsAs you manage your business, you will be faced with important decisions that may impact the future of your company. This may seem...
Sue PittsMay 24, 20161 minDoing Business with the GovernmentWelcome to government contracting! U.S. federal government contracts represent a tremendous sales and revenue opportunity for small...
Sue PittsDec 6, 20152 min5 Documents to Prepare for a Small Business LoanEntrepreneurs must prepare five main documents before applying for a small business loan. These vary depending on the lender, the...
Sue PittsNov 5, 20152 min6 Steps to Get Started With WordPressWordPress websites work great for businesses of all sizes due to their flexibility and affordability. Large companies using WordPress...
Sue PittsAug 11, 20152 minEMV Cards and Chip TechnologyIs your small business prepared for the upcoming switch to EMV debit and credit cards? The deadline is October 1, 2015, and all...
Sue PittsJul 21, 20152 minCustomer Service on Social MediaSocial media is wonderful for connecting with customers directly and in real time. It’s challenging for the same reasons, however. You...
Sue PittsFeb 17, 20153 minLogos | How To Create a Logo for Your Small BusinessAs a small business, your logo is your main identifying mark. It portrays what you stand for as a company; is one of the first things...