Sue PittsJan 19, 20182 minWhat is Your 2018 Marketing Plan?Without customers, your business would not survive. To attract and retain customers, your business needs to understand the value of...
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 PittsOct 17, 20171 minSmall Business OnlineJoin Iowa Western Small Business Development Center and Google for an expert-hosted workshop for your small business. Learn how to get...
Sue PittsJul 25, 20172 minGovernment ContractsWelcome to government contracting! U.S. federal government contracts represent tremendous sales and revenue opportunity for small...
Sue PittsMar 20, 20172 minGrowth ForecastingMaintaining your momentum means looking forward even as you focus on the present. Growth forecasting and planning are critical to your...
Sue PittsFeb 21, 20171 minSell A BusinessIf you decide that selling your business is the right exit strategy for you, be sure that you cover all your bases. In order to sell a...
Sue PittsNov 15, 20161 minAdvertising BasicsThink you have a great product? Unfortunately, no one’s going to know about it unless you are doing advertising. Advertising, if done...
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 PittsOct 13, 20162 minSales StrategyIf your business involves selling a product, you are probably looking for ways to improve sales. A sales strategy will focus your efforts...
Sue PittsJun 21, 20162 minSmall Business GrowthFor those of you who have already successfully started a business and are ready to take the next step, you may be wondering what you can...
Sue PittsSep 28, 20152 minTop 4 Mobile Card Readers for Small BusinessThe ability to make sales and process credit card transactions anywhere and at any time is a necessity for many small business owners....
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 PittsJun 9, 20152 minE-mail Marketing | 4 Ways to Attract & Retain SubscribersIn today’s plugged-in society, e-mail marketing is an important component of your overall marketing strategy. Done right, you attract and...
Sue PittsFeb 4, 20152 minPricing Strategy | Higher Quality vs. Lower PriceDetermining how to price your products and services is a tough decision all entrepreneurs face. Small business owners — especially those...
Sue PittsDec 15, 20143 minHoliday Sales Tips | Competing Against Big Box RetailersThe holiday season is officially upon us, which means shoppers scrambling to buy gifts for their loved ones — and sales opportunities...