Posts Tagged ‘startups’
Lean vs. Mean – Small Business and Responsibility
Mike | February 11th, 2013I have written often about strategies small business can use to operate modestly, spend wisely, and reduce cost by taking a lean approach to operations, marketing, and production. At crowdSPRING we try hard to manage our business and our team using tactics and strategy that have allowed us to construct a sustainable business, provide value [...]
Lean Business Tips: Hiring Contractors for Fun and Profit(ability)
Mike | January 28th, 2013We write often about ways small business can reduce expense, increase productivity, and operate more efficiently through a lean approach to marketing, technology, and operations. Today I want to write briefly about a strategy we have used to very good effect when hiring new workers: outsource. When we hear that word, we typically envision massive [...]
How To Avoid Disaster In Your Small Business Digital Marketing Efforts
Ross | January 22nd, 2013Small businesses are changing how they spend their money on digital marketing. These changes are driven, in part, by the growth of social networks and media platforms. For example, in a recent report from BIA/Kelsey, 63% of SMBs said they use social media as a marketing tool for their business. In the last five years, [...]
The Work/Home Möbius Strip
Mike | January 21st, 2013Today is Sunday and, as is the case with most Sundays, I am working at home. Not a ton of work, mind you. I will probably put in 4-5 hours today: writing this post, updating BI data, checking in with customer service, and answering the emails that demand attention. I also was abe to cook [...]
The Science of Productivity: How To Get More Done In Less Time
Ross | January 17th, 2013Most successful entrepreneurs and small business owners are highly productive and efficient. Imagine what you can accomplish if you could do more in less time! Did you know there is a science of productivity? Many studies have shown that certain practices substantially increase productivity, while other practices make it more difficult for us to meet [...]
