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- Take a Look at These Small Business Contests, Events and Awards
- Social Media Power, 21 Million Pairs of Google Glass and More
- Happy Hubs Offers Luxury Living Abroad for Entrepreneurs
- Read “Micro-Entrepreneurship for Dummies” for Great Small Business Ideas
| Take a Look at These Small Business Contests, Events and Awards Posted: 07 Dec 2013 04:30 PM PST The small business contests, events and awards have been chosen to help you start, run and grow your business. Join the best for events where you can learn and remember that you are not alone. Network with others, and make valuable business connections. Or apply for a contest or award to win valuable funding or services. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.
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| Social Media Power, 21 Million Pairs of Google Glass and More Posted: 07 Dec 2013 12:30 PM PST
It’s time for the weekly community news and information roundup. Here’s some of what we’ve been following in the small business community and across the Web. You can help by recommending material you think we should feature here in the future. Just drop us an email at sbtips@gmail.com or share it at the BizSugar community. We'll include it if we can. Maybe Sometimes You Don’t Need a Blog BizSugar Experts tend to have a lot of hard and fast rules about what’s necessary to gain authority. You need a website or blog we’re told. But this comment from Shibani Roy on a post by Liudas Butkus at BizSugar recently shows how authoritative simple social media engagement can be. 21 Million Google Glass Headsets by 2018 MarketingLand Though surveys may suggest they’re less popular than smartwatches and some businesses have decided to ban their use, smartglasses are going to be a huge tech trend. Matt McGee provides more data. It’s time to plan how this will affect your digital marketing. It’s All About the Engagement SJC There’s more evidence today that social media really is growing revenue for businesses. But that doesn’t mean we can forget one of the most important roles social media plays. This post from Susan J. Campbell Copywriting Solutions explains more. Stay With The Times Visceral Concepts Given Michael McNew is involved in the Web design business, it’s not surprising he recommends business owners update their websites regularly. But there are many other ways your business needs to stay relevant to your customers, too. Make sure your products and services remain important to them. Pinterest for Local Business cSocially If you’re already using Pinterest, you know it’s a powerful platform. The site’s ability to drive massive traffic is well-known. But Web based businesses aren’t the only ones benefiting from Pinterest, writes Marcus Crutcher. Local businesses can too. Here’s how. The Hardest Job Bowden2Bowden Blog With the rise of digital media and the many tools available to small businesses, it seems like marketing should be easier. It isn’t, says Randy Bowden. Here’s why. Responsive Web Design or App SBA.gov When considering your mobile business strategy, one important decision will be about your website. Options include a responsive website or a mobile app for your mobile presence. Small Business Trends CEO Anita Campbell looks at the differences and which option might be better for you. Increase Fixed Costs to Build Scale Hourly Nerd Cutting back on fixed costs is conventional wisdom for small businesses. But it may not always be the right strategy. Here, from the Hourly Nerd team, is a radically different approach with a case study of Arrow Electronics. Networking Important to Your Franchising The Independence Blog Some franchise owners new to the industry may not be aware of the importance of networking to the process. Jeff Bevis, CEO of FirstLight HomeCare explains why. Measuring the Maturity of Your Marketing Efforts Stephen Darori on Marketing Inbound marketing is still a hugely important strategy for businesses of all sizes. But it turns out that campaigns are not all created equally. Often the effectiveness has to do with the maturity of the marketer. Here’s how to assess your approach. Reading Photo via Shutterstock The post Social Media Power, 21 Million Pairs of Google Glass and More appeared first on Small Business Trends. |
| Happy Hubs Offers Luxury Living Abroad for Entrepreneurs Posted: 07 Dec 2013 09:00 AM PST
Launching a startup can be a stressful experience. You may even feel like you need a getaway. But actually taking time away from your startup could hurt the business. That's the problem that startup Happy Hubs is aiming to solve. The company was founded by 20-something entrepreneurs Andy Vu and James Stinson. It aims to combine the experience of a startup incubator with the relaxation of a luxury resort. Entrepreneurs and freelancers can apply to spend a week or a month in the resort, working and living together.
While there, you can enjoy the benefits of resort living. Some of these include spas, chef-prepared meals and housekeeping service. At the same time, you’ll be working on your business alongside like-minded individuals. The Happy Hubs beta resort is in Costa Rica. Interested parties can apply to spend a minimum of one week at the Villa Jacana resort. While there they share a seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom space with other entrepreneurs.
Happy Hubs may not include as many structured activities for its participants as most startup incubators. But there are house events such as weekly meetings and dinners where participants can work together on business ideas. The program is obviously aimed at those entrepreneurs and freelancers who can telecommute, or safely spend some time working physically away from their business. Most entrepreneurs in the program have already launched businesses and can simply continue working on operations remotely. The benefit, other than a simple break from the routine, is that a change in scenery may spark creative ideas. And being around other entrepreneurs may spur collaboration and support. The company also outlines values such as finding fulfillment outside of money and living a life of meaning. The company's website says:
Another aspect of the program that the founders are trying to push is its affordability. The average all-inclusive cost for a month long stay with Happy Hubs is $2,487.00. They say this is comparable to what someone could pay for similar expenses in a normal American city, without the added amenities of resort living. The average cost includes things like food, housekeeping and transportation. While the only location currently available for entrepreneurs interested in the program is Costa Rica, the company does have hopes of expanding to new locations worldwide in the future. Images: Happy Hubs The post Happy Hubs Offers Luxury Living Abroad for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Small Business Trends. |
| Read “Micro-Entrepreneurship for Dummies” for Great Small Business Ideas Posted: 07 Dec 2013 06:00 AM PST
This book isn't for everyone. It's targeted to people who are either employed and looking for an added revenue stream or for those looking to start a new business but aren't quite sure which type of business is best for them. If that sounds like you, then you won't be disappointed in Micro-Entrepreneurship for Dummies by Paul Mladjenovic (@PaulMlad). Mladjenovic calls himself a "raving capitalist" for two reasons. He comes from the former Yugoslavia (a communist country) and is passionate about people having the freedom to pursue their dreams. He feels that everyone has a capitalist inside of them if they are committed to providing products or services that others want or need. This book is written in that passionate spirit of making a difference in the world while building your own income and generating wealth. It’s what he calls a true win-win situation. Inside Micro-Entrepreneurship for DummiesLike all the "Dummies" books, this one is thorough. It is divided into five parts and contains twenty-three chapters across about 340 pages. It's substantial. Part 1: Getting Started with Entrepreneurship Contains the Foundation This will give you all the definitions you will need to get started. What is micro-entrepreneurship, figuring out if being an entrepreneur is a good idea for you, getting to know yourself as an entrepreneur, etc. Part 2: Finding Great Micro-Entrepreneurship Ideas I think that this is my favorite section in the book. If you currently don't have a business, you'll find the "best businesses to start" right here. Mladjenovic describes each one and what's involved. If none of them resonate, you can use the thought process to judge which other ideas might work for you. Part 3: Marketing and Selling Your Micro-Business This section is truly for the newbie. Although, even those with some marketing experience will find a few tidbits of value here. I thought I knew a lot of blogging and marketing resources online – I was wrong. There are a ton of great sites that will help you market your business on a low budget. This, alone is worth the price of the book. Part 4: Considering Taxes and Legal Issues I think the author would say that this section is really worth the price of the book. It probably is (and then some) because it's loaded with tons of great financial advice that will not only save your money, but can protect you in the long run. Mladjenovic is actually a financial and tax expert, so this section is crazy valuable. Part 5: The Part of Tens This is an interesting way to end the book. Here you'll find two chapters and one is about ten potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. All kinds of wonderful parting words that summarize much of what you learned early in the book. The other chapter gives you ten ways to make some quick money – and they are all legal. Seriously though, this chapter just gives you even more resources where you can leverage your skills – even if you're a newbie. Great Tips for Making MoneyI started this review by saying that this book isn't for every business owner. And that is partially true. What makes Micro-Entrepreneurship for Dummies such a terrific resource is that it's loaded with time-tested advice and step-by-step guidance that can add an additional revenue stream to a business you already have. Or it can launch you into a business even if you thought you could never do it. Micro-Entrepreneurship for Dummies is an excellent resource for small business owners, entrepreneurs or entrepreneur wanna-be's who are looking for tools, tips and resources to make money in their business. The post Read “Micro-Entrepreneurship for Dummies” for Great Small Business Ideas appeared first on Small Business Trends. |
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