Latest Blog Posts From: Small Business Practical Times

Web Security: Password Protection
This month will be focused on web security.  Being a small business owner and work from home gal I am my IT department.  I do have freelancers that I work with should I need some heavy duty support however I am the first line of defense.  Over the next weeks I will give you tips on what I do to stay secure and keep my business virtually running....
Published 2 weeks ago

Using Dropbox to Sync My Computers
If you have not heard about Dropbox then you are missing out on one fabulous file sharing application. Why all the buzz? Dropbox is simple to use and with 2Gb of free storage, pretty affordable too.  If you think 2Gb is awesome, you also  have the chance to get even more free storage by completing the tutorial and also by inviting friends.  Also...
Published 4 weeks ago

Social Media, A Day in the Life
Often times we understand what we are being told but cannot grasp the why of it.  I recently found this short explanation video that shows why you should be using social media.  What can happen in a day?  The answer is a lot. So if you are not sure why social media should be important to your business, give yourself 24 hours to see what you are...
Published 1 month ago

Bootstrapping For All Phases of Your Business
Flickr image by PixelPlacebo Many small business owners start their business employing the bootstrapping technique, or starting using limited resources. This technique means you use little to no money and spend on only what you absolutely need while not looking for external sources to fund your venture.  Here are some suggestions for whichever pha...
Published 2 months ago

Three things all small businesses should have.
You have started your business and well on your way to becoming a successful entrepreneur.  Having a plan, no matter how crude or organized, will help you forge ahead but have you thought about what else you will need to keep the road smooth.  Here are three things that I have for my business that keep me on the road to happiness. Procedures man...
Published 2 months ago

Think Spring…Organizing your office
Image via Flickr Archives I know it is not quite spring yet but with the summer weather we are having on the East Coast I cannot help but think Spring. It started by me going through some closets and clothing as I do at the beginning of every season. One of those closets is in my office and after I am done going through my “work” clothes I usua...
Published 2 months ago

5 Minutes To a Better Business You.
Just yesterday I was reading the article “How 30 Minutes a Day Can Increase Your Intelligence” which talked about adding 30 minutes a day to expand your horizons.  It was for the most part about reading 30 minutes a day.  I do a lot of reading and this got me wondering if everyone out there is investing in themselves by learning something new...
Published 2 months ago

Round-up Friday: My favorite resources
Usually on round up Friday I give you an overview of my favorite reads from the week.  This week is going to be different because I am going to give you my four favorite resources of where I get much of the information that I pass on.  These are in no particular order since there is no top one or all-time favorite.  HubSpot is on my list because...
Published 2 months ago

Round-up Friday: Random Tips for the Business Owner
This week it seems there was a mishmash of topics on articles that I found useful but all will help you with business and marketing development.  So let’s get started. First up, is from Small Business Trends discussing event promotion.  What I found interesting was what they defined as an event and how to use this to your advantage.  “Let’...
Published 3 months ago

Can you see me now?
Well it is official, as of last week I have joined the “B” club.  No it is not what you think…I have joined the Bifocals club.  I now have to succumb to getting bifocals with this prescription, actually trifocals but this is bad enough as it is.  I know it was coming but decided to talk to my doctor about all my options to be sure I was ge...
Published 3 months ago