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Increase Your Business Cash Flow
The last thing your growing business needs is to run into cash flow problems that could prevent you from paying bills or making much-needed improvements to your business. These simple tips could significantly improve your business cash flow and thus improve your business overall. 1. Send invoices immediately and shorten payment periods Always send invoices […]
Get Inspired By These Popular Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Nothing fills a commute better than a great podcast. Podcasts are a great way for entrepreneurs and small business owners to stay up to date on what’s happening in different industries, gain inspiration from success (and failure) stories, and receive valuable advice from professionals. Whether you are looking to start your own business or looking […]
Checklist for Naming Your New Small Business
Naming your business is an incredibly important step in starting your business endeavor, so it’s important to make sure you get it right. Your name is the first thing potential clients hear and see. It will be all over your website, logos, and marketing materials, so it needs to really work for you, not against […]
6 Most Useful Apps for Entrepreneurs
Centerco Office Suites is a hub for small business owners and we love seeing what smart, innovative, and motivated professionals can achieve. In a digital world, apps make the entrepreneurial lifestyle that much simpler. Here are a few of the most useful apps for entrepreneurs that are worth checking out! 1. Get a Better Grasp on […]
4 Reasons Why Every Small Business Owner Should Blog
Have you been avoiding blogging? Small business owners are often quick with excuses such as “I just don’t have the time” or “I don’t see the real value in blogging.” We’re here to tell you that every small business owner should blog, and we have some solid reasons to back up that claim! 1. Blogs […]
Centerco Featured Community Member: MollieShea Stephens
This month we sat down with expert massage therapist, MollieShea Stephens, owner of Clover Therapeutic Massage in the Centerco Office Suites business community. Meet MollieShea! What services do you offer at Clover Therapeutic Massage? Full body and site specific Swedish relaxation, Deep Tissue, Geriatric, Prenatal, Myofascial Release as well as pre and post event massage […]
Work/Life Balance: How to Vacation as a Small Business Owner
While owning a small business gives you more freedom in your schedule, that schedule is still usually pretty heavy. In fact, 50% of business owners say that they work more than 50 hours a week, while another 25% say their workload is generally closer to 60 hours per week.(Source) It can seem impossible to step away […]
How to Connect with Other Entrepreneurs in 2016
Networking with fellow entrepreneurs is incredibly beneficial for both your social and business growth. When you have an entrepreneurial spirit, it’s easy to get wrapped up in your own ideas, get stuck in your own ways, and isolate yourself. Spending time with like-minded individuals can provide opportunities to workshop business plans, bounce ideas off of […]
5 Hacks to Make Your Small Business Seem Big
Having a small business is great, but sometimes making yourself seem bigger will work to your advantage. Prospective clients often tend to place more confidence in larger, more established companies. While we all know that bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, sometimes it’s smart to give the illusion of a larger company until you can win […]