Small Business

Every business owner knows that exposure to their product or service is crucial in generating consumer interest, but how do you turn that interest into sales? ASBN's Jim Fitzpatrick recently sat down with sales expert and marketing consultant, Charlie Cina. Charlie has mastered sales...

Are you ready to go into business for yourself, and open a franchise? Well, there a lot of different things to consider when choosing the right franchise for you and your future. Below are five franchises that represent either the steadiest or most growth...

Being self-employed is an adventure, but dealing with your taxes shouldn't be. As the end of the year approaches, it is time to get serious about tax planning. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Agt2v_wfU] Before you know it, the IRS will be knocking at your door, and the April 15...

An outlandish amount of retail business is done during the holiday season. Roughly between Thanksgiving and Christmas, 19.2 percent of the year’s annual retail transactions are completed. Keeping up with the booming sales requires companies of all sizes to increase their workforce. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phyVDEiXPm8] One of...

Are you one of the many business owners or managers who find it difficult to manage your online reputation? According to the latest PEW Research analytics, social media usage continues to trend upwards with nearly 70 percent of the public using some type of...

Atlanta has become a vibrant ecosystem for startup owners. Over the past decade, many organizations, universities, and corporations have embraced the “startup culture” and have joined together to provide a variety of resources for aspiring innovators who want to try out their next idea....

The Atlanta Small Business Network was on-location at the Atlanta Corporate Innovation Summit hosted by The Bridge Community and Metro Atlanta Chamber. ASBN’s Jim Fitzpatrick was joined by Jackie Davis, associate director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute at Georgia State University, to discuss the...

November is finally here, and along with cooler temperatures and changing leaves, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. Most, if not all shoppers, are already familiar with major shopping holidays like “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday”, but what about “Small Business Saturday”? [youtube...

It is virtually impossible to run an online business and not be aware of content marketing. Developing engaging content is one of the best ways to build trust with an audience, leading consumers towards a defined goal. Content marketing can also increase brand awareness,...

The Atlanta Small Business Network was on-location at the Atlanta Corporate Innovation Summit hosted by The Bridge Community and Metro Atlanta Chamber. ASBN's Jim Fitzpatrick was joined by one of the sponsors of the event, Geoff Wilson, president and founder of 352, Inc., a digital product development...