Author Archives: Rebecca Pham

13 factors to consider when choosing a CRM for small business

CRM became the largest software market in the world in 2017 and shows no signs of slowing down. The growing need for CRM for small business has generated fierce competition. Because of this, prices have dropped, and CRMs are now accessible to the smallest of companies. Freelancers are even using them, as there are free […]

Kitchener startup OpenPhone helps small business owners unplug from work

Open this photo in gallery OpenPhone founders Mahyar Raissi and Daryna Kulya. A pair of Kitchener, Ont.-based entrepreneurs are trying to give smartphone-dependent small-business owners some much-needed work-life balance with their OpenPhone voice-over-IP (VOIP) application. OpenPhone is a monthly subscription service that gives users a local or toll-free phone number that can be used for […]

What the Royal Commission means for small business

Peter Strong, CEO of COSBOA (council of small business organisations Australia) suggests its time the Royal Commission turned its attention to superannuation and recommends a new way forward for small business owners… The Banking Royal Commission has highlighted a range of issues for small business people.  It has certainly highlighted that we are people, we […]

Social Media 101: Choosing the Right Platform for Small Business Owners

It won’t be surprising if business owners – old and new – would absolutely raise their hands to capture the attention of online users who love to logon to their accounts on a daily basis. These social media fans are a target audience for businesses that know what channels to tap and engage people properly. […]

13 Financial Mistakes You Could be Making While Freelancing or Managing Your Small Business

Buffer Pin Being an entrepreneur means wearing many hats. Most of us start with a creative passion or deep expertise in a certain area and have to learn the rest as we go. Most of us are making small mistakes along the way without noticing, and sometimes these pesky little mistakes add up to larger […]

10 Ways to Accelerate Your Online Marketing and Small Business Growth

For some businesses, slow but steady is their preferred way to grow. But for entrepreneurs seeking to master their craft and build their empires quickly, careful planning and expertise are required. To learn some of the top methods for accelerating growth in your online marketing plan and beyond, check out some of the tips from […]

7 Best Free Email Service for Small Business

Email is the core requirement of any business house for doing correspondence and communication. Email marketing is still considered a vital tool for the success of your business and to get new clients. For that purpose, you need to choose a good email service provider where you can create an email account for business-related communication. […]

Five Ways Virtual Assistants Help Build Your Small Business

by  Daryl Kate Dizon, Guest Contributor Picture this.You are a business-minded individual who’s passionate about fashion. So after taking a course in fashion designing, you’ve decided to build your own clothing line.And while there are tons of stuff to consider to kickstart your brand like hands-on designing for instance, you may miss to see the […]