6 High-Priority Startup Tasks for Entrepreneurs (via Intuit Small Business Blog)Starting a business inevitably requires completing a seemingly endless list of tasks that need to get done, like, yesterday. But does everything really have to happen right away? The short answer is no. Cut yourself some slack and understand that not…
Where Should Your Small Business Spend Its Marketing Dollars? (via Intuit Small Business Blog)You’re ready to spend money to grow your business, but you aren’t sure where your marketing dollars will have the greatest impact. Intuit asked a few experts what small-business owners should invest in to get the most bang for their bucks. 1. Website…
How to Apply Lean Startup Principles to Marketing (via Intuit Small Business Blog)Startups must maximize every dollar, especially when additional investor funding is contingent on early success. Here’s how to apply the Lean Startup principles to your marketing efforts. 1. Experiment, measure, repeat. The Lean Startup model emphasizes…
Do You Have a Hobby or a Business? (via Intuit Small Business Blog)It can take time for entrepreneurs to realize their dreams. Often new ventures are nurtured on the side for years while their owners continue to earn steady paychecks from someone else. But at what point does your “hobby” become a business for IRS…
How to Comply With the Affordable Care Act (via Intuit Small Business Blog)The Affordable Care Act’s marketplace opens today — despite the federal government’s budgetary shutdown — so it’s time for small-business owners to take steps to remain in compliance with the law. Here’s a primer on what to do right now.…
In the Trenches: How to Use Commissions (via Intuit Small Business Blog)Over the years, I’ve flirted with various commission structures for the people who work for me, and my views keep changing about whether it’s a good or bad way to offer compensation. I recently came to the conclusion that how I’ve used commissions…
How to Get More Customers From Your Blog (via Intuit Small Business Blog)Blogging is a cheap, easy way to get — and keep — your brand name in front of prospects and customers. When done well, a company blog helps build credibility, elicit helpful feedback, and generate sales leads. Here are some tips for using your blog…
