Small Business

Grow your small business with expert product and marketing tips. Discover strategies for advertising, branding, and reaching more customers.

15 min read
28 February 2025

Clicks Ain’t Cash: Meet the Marketing Efficiency Ratio

Stop chasing vanity metrics like likes and shares! Learn how to calculate your Marketing Efficiency Ratio (MER) and measure the true financial impact of your marketing efforts. Discover how MER helps you optimize your budget, identify profitable channels, and drive real business growth.

17 min read
23 February 2025

Is My Business Profitable?

Discover the difference between cash flow and profitability, and learn how to measure your business's success. Explore key profitability metrics like net profit ratio, ROCE, and ROI. Get actionable strategies to improve profitability, including increasing revenue, decreasing costs, and optimizing key metrics.

11 min read
20 February 2025

How to Use SEO for Sustainable Business Growth

Unlock sustainable business growth with SEO. Learn how to build authority through backlinks, create evergreen content with keyword research, and avoid common SEO pitfalls. Discover strategies for long-term success and boost your website traffic.

13 min read
16 February 2025

Financial Ratios for Founders: Easy Metrics to Boost Profitability

Running out of cash is a major reason startups fail. Learn essential financial ratios to understand your company's health, make informed decisions, and attract investors. This guide breaks down key ratios like gross margin, net profit margin, and return on assets, explained in simple terms.

15 min read
10 February 2025

The One-Person Startup Marketing Plan: How to Market Your Product (Even if You Hate Marketing)

Struggling to market your startup with limited resources? This article outlines a simple yet effective marketing plan for solo entrepreneurs, focusing on emotional connection, market research, and key channels like content marketing, SEO, and email marketing. Learn how to create a winning strategy even if you hate marketing.

22 min read
25 January 2025

Building a Brand as a Startup: Strategies to Make Your Business Unforgettable

Learn how to choose a memorable brand name and create a visual identity that reflects your brand's essence. Oh, and how I created Eightception brand.

25 min read
5 January 2025

Resolving Supply Chain Issues with Kroger’s Strategies: Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Discover how Kroger, a grocery giant, tackles supply chain issues, labor shortages, and private label challenges. Learn from their strategies on automation, private label branding, and sustainability initiatives to improve your own business.

20 min read
5 January 2025

Experiences From Tesco’s Supply That Small Business Owners Can Apply

Learn how Tesco, a global retail giant, tackles supply chain challenges and adapts to evolving consumer preferences. Discover strategies for sustainability, labor management, and online shopping that small businesses can apply to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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