
Small Business, Big Ideas
(And a Few Laughs Along the Way)
Your go-to blog for tips, tricks, and the occasional dad joke about running, growing, and loving your small business. Seriously helpful. Seriously fun.

Three Secrets to Customer Referrals
There is no doubt that the easiest way to win new business is from customer referrals. A referral from a happy customer gives you an ‘in’ with someone new and this means you likely gain a new customer at little to no expense

Boost Employee Engagement Without Breaking the Bank
Have you ever walked around your workplace and gotten that sinking feeling that something is just not right? It’s that sense that, even though your employees are at their desks and work is getting done, there’s no excitement in the air.

3 Steps to Building Client Loyalty and Evangelism
So, how does a company like yours develop a mob of fanatic evangelists who love nothing more than to tell a friend about how amazing you are?

Nix the Pens and Magnets, Give Away Knowledge
It doesn’t matter what business you’re in -- you’re full of expertise. That’s why you’re still in business. So, share that expertise and show the world you’re a credible, accessible partner.

To Build Real Relationships, Tell Your Company’s Story
When you share your story, there’s something to grab onto -- and that same force is what drives clients and customers to buy and come back for more.

Creative Hiring Yields Creative Talent
Every hiring approach can benefit from a bit of experimentation, and these four strategies will put you in contact with great talent who you otherwise might miss.