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Hiring for Values
Hiring individuals that fit into your company culture has always been important, but now with national unemployment at historic lows, choosing employees that are most likely to stick around is crucial. How can you improve your current hiring practices to be sure that...
Make Smart Choices with International Trade
By Guest Author: Patty Brewer, Export Finance Manager with the SBA’s Office of International Trade As I drop my kids off at school, I hear other parents telling their children – Make Smart Choices Today! That’s great advice, not just for kids. I could take that advice...
Creating a Customer Experience the WISER Way
“Customer Experience” is one of the biggest buzz phrases in business today. Some large companies have even installed a Chief Experience Officer in the executive suite. But providing a complete customer experience is not limited to large businesses; small businesses...
Unraveling the Mysteries of Estimated Taxes
Estimated Taxes for Small Businesses Estimated Tax is the method used by the IRS to collect taxes on income that is not subject to withholding, such as income from self-employment, interest, dividends, rent, gains from the sale of assets, prizes, and awards. For small...
Creating Shareable Experiences for Social Media
Not much beats social media when it comes to sharing experiences with friends, family and even your small business. Whether you pay for ads on social media or prefer to expand your reach organically, small businesses should pay special attention to making customer...
Accounting Systems vs Excel Worksheets for Small Businesses
Those looking to start or grow a small business inevitably run into the accounting systems vs Excel worksheets matchup when tracking their finances. If you have ever wondered about the capabilities of the two and what would be best for their business, then this...
Why is Location Important for Websites and Social Media?
One of the services that we offer at the Wyoming SBDC Network Market Research Center is no-charge analysis and recommendations for websites and social media. Basically, we dive into the weeds on websites and social media accounts and make recommendations that will...
Preparing for the GRO-Biz Conference
About the GRO-Biz Conference Federal, state, and local governments spend millions of dollars every year to purchase products and services from small businesses in Wyoming. Many entrepreneurs aren’t taking advantage of this potential market which is constantly on the...
Starting a Business: A Checklist to Get You Started
When starting a business, there are four fundamental areas that need to be addressed: business concept, organization, customer relations, and operations. Adequate planning, attention to details, and realistic expectations are critical to your success, especially if...