As with most things in life, managing compensation issues inside of a startup is all about balance. Whether determining your own salary or recruiting new hires, it’s vitally important to get it right. Compensation is an issue that I’ve struggled with constantly since starting BodeTree nearly five years ago. With each passing milestone there are […]
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BodeTree user spotlight Nathan Rheinhardt, owner of EDM Strategies, shares his story of starting a small business and how BodeTree has helped. “My big goal for 2015 is to look at what we need to do to land on the INC 500 list at the end of next year.” Some would consider that […]
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Reward vs. Equity Funding The growing popularity of crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped to acclimate more small business owners to the idea of alternative lending. Over the past few years, these sites have been widely noted for funding everything from a fourth grade class sending a camera into space to award- winning […]
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Here are a few helpful hints to help you make the most of crowdfunding for your small business: 1. Pitch a story – not just a product or service. Unlike a traditional lending application, your crowdfunding pitch has to catch the attention of a general audience. An audience filled with people who are busy and […]
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One of the most important aspects of your small business marketing is having a consistent brand – from logos and business cards, to your website and email messages. It’s how your current and potential customers quickly identify you against competitors. Here we’ve outlined some of our top small business branding tips for creating consistent branding for […]
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BodeTree user spotlight James Turk, owner of Solutions Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shares his story of of his ‘unaccounting’ firm. “I am never not at work!” When asked about what he does in his free time, James responded, “I am never not at work!”- as most small business owners say. But James’s efforts […]
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You’re a small business owner- you can do it all, but should you? Many small businesses owners choose not to outsource in order to save money. However, outsourcing certain tasks can help your small business become more efficient. In addition, outsourcing certain responsibilities gives you more time to focus on the aspects of the business […]
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Learning to Embrace Struggles By Chris Myers, CEO BodeTree As an entrepreneur, it often seems like the only constants in life are the challenges standing between you and your goals. These obstacles are things to be dreaded, leading only lead to stress, anxiety and self-doubt. At least, that’s what we’re conditioned to think, but it doesn’t […]
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By Ivan Serrano, Guest Blogger Follow Ivan: Google + Twitter Do you dream of launching a successful business some day? Are you ready to quit your day job to pursue your career as an entrepreneur? If so, it’s very likely you’re ready to bring your business ideas to life. One TV show that has helped entrepreneurs turn […]
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Big data for small businesses Big data for small businesses is no longer just a dream for small business owners. The growing accessibility analytics tools provides small businesses easy access to valuable big data insights, leveling the playing field between main street and their larger counterparts for the first time (tweet this ). Between the […]
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