Small Business Show

Should you cut corners to speed up starting a new business? If so, what corners can you safely cut that won’t create problems for you in the future? Join us today on the Small Business Show to get our take on what you should cut and what you should not! We start this episode off […] The post Removing Obstacles to Your Small Business Success – Small Business Show 170 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Longtime listeners know that we believe that saying Yes more can help your personal brand and your business, but is there a point where saying No becomes more important? We think there is, and that part of your own Success Cycle is knowing when to say No and how it impacts your Small Business. Join […] The post The Power of Saying NO – Small Business Show 169 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Running your Small Business is not always glamorous and full of inspiration. There’s going to be days (weeks, months) that you have to resign yourself to slogging through the muck, solving what may seem like insurmountable problems, all the while keeping yourself and your team motivated to make it through the day. On this episode […] The post Powering Through the Daily Grind of Running Your Small Business – Small Business Show 168 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

What’s the secret to living a Charmed Life and using your Small Businesses as fuel to create it? Join us today on the Small Business Show to learn how Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean have founded a multitude of Small Businesses over their lifetimes to bring them much more than profits. We’ve mentioned the Charmed […] The post Enriching Your Life Beyond Profits With Your Small Business – Small Business Show 167 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Is all business risk bad? Searching for “small business risk” online and you’ll find most articles and resources are focused on minimizing or avoiding risk. Listen in to today’s episode of the Small Business Show to hear why we believe that taking risks is part of the “secret sauce” of business success. Without risk, you’re […] The post How Much Risk is Right for Your Small Business? Episode 166 of the Small Business Show appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Ever been frustrated when you’re waiting for a service provider to show up or a product to arrive and they/it are late? Today we turn the tables and discuss this problem as it relates to your Small Business performance and the importance of setting, then meeting (ideally exceeding!) your customers expectations. It’s time for episode […] The post Setting Customer Expectations and Empowering Employees to Solve Problems – Small Business Show 165 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

When there’s a disagreement with a customer, supplier or someone else, what is the best way to resolve the problem while keeping your Small Business running strong? Have you been sued or are you contemplating suing someone? Join us today on the Small Business Show where we discuss Alternative Dispute Resolution methods like Arbitration and […] The post Small Business Mediation Tips, Tricks and Advice from Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean – Small Business Show 164 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

If your business includes shipping products, having a strong relationship with a packaging and logistics company is critically important – In our experience, you can “leak” a tremendous amount of your cash out through your packaging and shipping costs. To talk more about the importance of this topic, we’re thrilled to have Caitlin Corkill with […] The post Small Business Interview with Caitlin Corkill of Paq-Source Packaging and Logistics – Small Business Show #163 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

What does it take for your Small Business to rank high on search engines when customers are looking for your products or services? Should you be allocating most of your ad budget to search, or are there better methods for your particular business to connect with customers? Join us on this episode of the Small […] The post Search Engine Strategies for your Small Business – Small Business Show 162 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

With just about a week to go before tax filings are due for LLC and S-Corp Small Businesses, it’s time to discuss what to do when your NOT ready to file and the repercussions of missing a tax filing deadline. Join us for episode 161 of the Small Business Show as we dive back into […] The post Small Business Tax Tips for Filing your Tax Returns – Small Business Show 161 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Does your Small Business rank high for “Near Me” searches on Google, Siri and Bing? Join us on this episode of the Small Business Show for tips and tricks to be sure you are optimizing your website, your address and your business map records to steer more customers to your location. Local search is a […] The post Optimizing your Small Business for Near Me Searches – Small Business Show #160 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Does your website communicate in ways that potential customers can quickly grasp your story, what your services or your product line are? How do you simplify your message to capture the short attention span and should you rely on your Terms and Conditions to “protect” you from your customers? If your Small Business is getting […] The post Website Feedback, Simplifying Your Message, Acquisition Deal Sponsors and more: Small Business Show 159 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Are you ready to be acquired? Is your Small Business in a position to deal with a larger company that is interested in buying you for your products, your technology or your service revenue? Join us today on the Small Business Show to hear from an expert in mergers and acquisitions, Mihir Shah, CEO of […] The post Interview with Mihir Shah, CEO of Drobo – Small Business Show 158 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Need help with your Small Business Online presence? How about branding, marketing, search engine optimization and the overall look and feel of your company website? Listen in to today’s episode of the Small Business Show to hear how Corey Gauteraux of G4 Design House created a company to help Small Businesses prosper online. G4 Design […] The post Interview with Corey Gauteraux from G4 Design House – Small Business Show 157 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

It’s time for a Grab Bag episode of the Small Business Show! Tips and short topics that Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean have been waiting for an open episode to share with you. Join us today while we talk about: Why attending conferences and business events can have a huge positive impact on your Small […] The post Attending Conferences, Referred Trust, Pricing Tactics and More– Small Business Show 156 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Have an online business? Want to know how to protect yourself against copyright claims, privacy policy litigation and more? Join us today on the Small Business Show as we talk with Richard Chapo, an attorney that specializes in internet businesses, small and large. Richard has been practicing law for over 24-years with a current specialty […] The post Keeping Your Online Business Legal – Interview with Attorney Richard Chapo – Small Business Show 155 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

The very essence of business success is all about finding a solution to a problem. When Ladan Davia was searching for employment, she found the process of using online employment websites frustrating and the results less than useful. Like any good Entrepreneur, Ladan founded Beeya.com to make things right. Recently, Dave and Shannon spoke with […] The post Leveling the Playing Field in Employment with Ladan Davia from Beeya.com – Small Business Show 154 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

We’re starting a brand new business year with a brand new tax reform act that will impact your Small Business. Get yourself ready by listening in to this episode of the Small Business Show! On the Small Business Show, we believe that you are a better steward of your money than the government, especially when […] The post How will the 2018 Tax Reforms Impact Your Small Business? Small Business Show Episode 153 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Everyone is an expert…at something. Listen to this episode of the Small Business Show for tips about using your expertise to start a consulting Small Business that can help you transition from an employee to an employer. Listener James B. asks some great questions about starting his technical support consultant business and Dave and Shannon […] The post Consulting as a Small Business – What you need to know – Small Business Show 152 appeared first on The Small Business Show.

Join us for our last episode of 2017 where we share Small Business tips from our favorite shows of the past year. Dave and Shannon both have their favorite guests, topics and advice from episodes of the Small Business Show that aired during the year. We hope you’ve been able to live a Charmed Life […] The post The Small Business 2017 Year in Review – Small Business Show 151 appeared first on The Small Business Show.