If you’re struggling to spot Instagram influencers for your influencer marketing campaigns, then it’s time to change your approach. This is because most influencers have had it with the term ‘influencers’. Creator or Influencer? According to The 2019 Influencer Survey, 71% of Instagram influencers don’t actually call themselves influencers. Only […]

There’s never been a better time to upgrade your business phone system. People can’t remember their landline number anymore. That’s why it’s important to pick the best alternative for your business. The only downside? It can be overwhelming since there are dozens of providers to choose from. It comes down […]

A survey by iHire revealed the latest 2019 employee retention statistics. This includes the fact that 75% of employees in the U.S. do not stay at their jobs for more than five years. The finding indicates job-hopping is becoming far more common. It was once a liability.  But not in […]

It seems like there are as many venture capital firms and accelerators as there are ideas for businesses these days. The good news is it is allowing people across all demographics to find a source of funding for their startups. Outliers was especially created to bring in those new and […]

Is starting a business right for you? This is what our CEO and Founder, Anita Campbell asks in this week’s entrepreneur quiz. And as part of our weekly roundup, it is in the Startup section. After that, you can take a look at the other big news for the week. […]

Do you have an entrepreneur personality? Do you have the right mindset and leadership style?  This personality quiz helps you see how well you fit into entrepreneurship and whether starting a business is right for you. Scroll down to take our simple entrepreneur quiz and see! Psychology of the Entrepreneur […]

The National Retail Federation is predicting a growth year for holiday sales for small businesses. Sales are expected to be somewhere between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. It’s not too early to start getting ready with your holiday hiring. Holiday Hiring Tips Here are 10 holiday hiring tips for small […]

Drum, an on-demand network sales force, has just been launched by the founders of Kabbage. The new platform offers SMBs a way to gather freelance influencers to promote their brands for a commission. Small Business Trends contacted Vikram Raju from Drum to find out how this new system works. He […]

The popular visual sharing and discovery platform Pinterest is launching its first eLearning program. It’s called the Pinterest Academy. Businesses can access this free e-learning tool from anywhere in the world and on any device. Through a series of online courses, business can learn how to connect their audience on […]

Recent research shows SMBs need to be aware of  how white label and private label products perform in the marketplace.  Small Business Trends contacted some experts to find out the differences between them. White Label vs. Private Label Brian Cairns is the CEO of ProStrategix Consulting in New York. He […]