Articles tagged "Small business"

Small videos, big results: How to create YouTube content for your small business

Anyone who's started a YouTube channel has probably daydreamed about one of their videos going viral. I know I did.

4 Ways to Have Fewer Meetings at Work

At Proof, a 15-person seed-stage startup where I work on the marketing team, we all wear a lot of hats. We spend time on everything from customer support to interviewing candidates to assembling desks—in addition to our time-intensive primary roles.

Hire a Virtual Assistant and Start Delegating

There comes a time in every small business owner's life when they look at their to-do list and realize they simply can't get it all done.

Why a podcast is the perfect growth tool for your small business

As head of content for Plant Sumo, I was tasked with growing the business, creating potential PR and marketing opportunities, and making the brand stand out without breaking the bank. I did it by starting a podcast. 100% independently.

Pivoting through a crisis: how one company bounced back

In late February 2020, we got the first call from a client: they were so sorry, but they had to cancel their event. Over the next three days, the same calls and emails kept coming in.

How standard operating procedures can help you grow your business

I built a brick-and-mortar business from the ground up. And when I realized I couldn't do everything myself, I took a deep breath and decided to hire other people to help. It was a great decision—but I did it all wrong.

How Zapier helped this founder keep engineers focused on product development

In the early years of my startup my co-founder and I faced a challenge familiar to many young tech companies: Our engineering resources were spread thin, with competing priorities and an ever-changing roadmap. Automation helped us

How automation helped OpenPhone tailor responses to customers

OpenPhone understands the challenges startups face better than most businesses. They built their product for small business owners who don't want to use their personal phones for work. 

How a female entrepreneur helps other female entrepreneurs streamline their businesses

Pia Beck just turned 26, and she's already running her own successful business. Through , Pia helps other women do what she did: create the business and life they want—and leave an impact.

How to Use Zapier to Automate Everything

You found workflow automation tool Zapier, which puts you ahead of the pack. Now you can start building workflows and connecting all your apps.