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man with mask pic Sander Sammy. Rawmarrow blog post on scams.

Small business owners: Don’t get scammed.

Small business owners are a prime target for scammers. They are often busy and pressed for time, and they may be eager to find quick and easy ways to grow their businesses.

image nathan dunlap coffee shop with customers at counter for rawmarrow blog post on customer service.

Small Business Customer Service: Top Strategies For Outstanding Success.

Providing excellent customer service seems like a stupid thing to write a blog post about- because it seems too obvious.

As a small business owner, you know that your customers are your lifeblood. They are the ones who keep your business running and help you grow. This blog post states the obvious the benefits of excellent customer service and gives examples of potential issues and how you solve them.

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Google Ads or Facebook Ads

Question:

“I’m about to try paid advertising for the first time. Should my small business use Google Ads or Facebook Ads?”

Answer:

“It depends”

Of course both Google Ads and Facebook Ads can be effective for small businesses, the best platform for you will depend on your specific goals and audience.

It Depends!: Using the Right Marketing Strategies for Your Business

The Right Marketing Strategies for Your Business

Using the Right Marketing Strategies for Your Business.Maybe I should have made our tagline “IT DEPENDS”
When it comes to marketing your business, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
That’s why it’s so important to do your research and choose the strategies that are right for you. Don’t just copy what other businesses are doing, or assume that you need to do everything.

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Time Blocking: A Time Management Technique for Small Business Owners

Time Blocking: A Time Management Technique for Small Business Owners

Time blocking is a fancy word for scheduling ?

It’s about breaking your day into specific blocks of time dedicated to specific tasks or activities. It can be a highly effective way for small business owners to prioritise their tasks, stay focused, and manage their time more effectively.

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Take Action Small Business Owners!

While small businesses have never been better equipped for success than they are now due to technological advancements empowering them with limitless tools for learning—the question arises as to why many businesses still struggle or fail altogether. It’s often about the inability to take action!

Don't quit your day job: Generative AI and the end of programming VentureBeat

Don’t quit your day job: Generative AI and the end of programming VentureBeat

Small business owners I’m sharing this because I think it makes very valid points about AI and programmers, and it’s one of the few articles I’ve seen that are not hyperventilating about AI in general. AI is a tool. Like all tools you don’t jump on using them without assessing if and how they will actually help you. Before I post the article just some things I want to add specifically for small business owners looking to AI to solve their woes.