As a small business owner, you likely wear multiple hats, do the jobs of a dozen other people and long for a few more hours in the workday. In fact, a survey of small business owners by Mavenlink, which provides cloud-based scheduling and project management software, shows that entrepreneurs consider time the number one business asset above their computers, websites, mobile phones and even their offices or storefronts.
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Effective marketing is critical to the success of any business - especially small businesses. Yet, many new entrepreneurs are so focused on simply getting their businesses off the ground and operational that a marketing budget proves an afterthought.
If you're struggling to market your small business with a limited budget, Baker County Chamber of Commerce offers these helpful tips:... May is Military Appreciation Month. One way we here at the Baker County Chamber of Commerce show our appreciation for the incredible sacrifices made by our nation's military servicemen, servicewomen and veterans is by helping them set up shop with their own successful businesses.
Posted by appsoftdev In 2013, the crowdfunding industry grew to be over $5.1 billion worldwide, helping tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and businesses raise the money needed for the development and launch of new products, services and inventions. So successful has the online crowdfunding proven that federal legislators passed the JOBS Act with crowdfunding provisions to assist entrepreneurs, public companies and nonprofits.
Posted by appsoftdev April is National Stress Awareness Month, an annual campaign designed to educate Americans about the effects of stress on health, work performance, relationships and lives. And nobody knows stress like entrepreneurs. The Baker County Chamber of Commerce offers these four top tips for managing stress and ensuring a smooth daily operation of your business.
Posted by appsoftdev A top question for first-time entrepreneurs is just how to effectively price their products and services. Thankfully, there's an art and science to the process. Baker County Chamber of Commerce shares a few top tips to assure your shop visitors will become active and repeat buyers.
Posted by appsoftdev There's no doubt about it - Social media is a must for small business success today. But the random posting and lack of follow up that many entrepreneurs practice won't do your customers or your bottom line any favors. Here are four top tips for effectively using social media as a small business success tool:
Posted by bakercounty The New Year is underway. If you're an entrepreneur or manager, make sure you're aware of the new statewide minimum wage laws.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced that as of January 1, the minimum wage rose from $7.93 per hour to $8.05 per hour - a 1.5-percent increase. For tipped employees, such as restaurant wait staff and bartenders, the new minimum wage is $5.03, which is equal to the general $8.05 minimum wage minus the $3.02 tip credit established in 2003. If, at the end of the work shift, the hourly rate plus tips does not reach $8.05, the employer must make up the difference. As part of the Florida Minimum Wage Act, state legislators have adjusted our minimum wage annually since 2005, basing figures on the Consumer Price Index. Inflation has steadily driven wages up an average 15 cents per year. Keep in mind you'll also need to display the updated version of the Florida Minimum Wage poster at your place of business. Download a copy via the FDEO's website. Whether you're an up and coming entrepreneur just learning the ropes or a seasoned veteran, you'll find amazing support with a membership to the Baker County Chamber of Commerce. Browse our website to see how we can help you grow and succeed in business. Posted by bakercounty America's small businesses are the engines of job creation and economic development in our nation, accounting for an estimated 60 to 80 percent of all US jobs and producing 13 times more patents than larger firms, according to research by Entrepreneur magazine and Paychex, a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. So, it only makes sense for communities and small business owners to support one another by shopping small - especially during the Hanukkah and Christmas season.
Here are four fabulous reasons to shop small in Baker County this holiday season:
Posted by bakercounty This month, all of America honors and celebrates its military veterans. After serving so valiantly in our nation's Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, many continue being of service to their communities by opening and running successful businesses.
According to the 2007 Census Bureau's Survey of Business Owners, a top source of data on veteran-owned businesses and their owners,
These statistics come as no surprise to us here at the Baker County Chamber of Commerce. Military service invariably reflects a deep sense of dedication to one's community and a commitment to excellence. We salute all of our nation's brave veterans and enjoy helping those returning to civilian life to succeed in their own businesses. If you're a veteran looking to set up shop in Baker County, contact us at 904-259-6433 to find out how a Chamber of Commerce membership can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. |
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