Update Your Small Business Tools and Strategies This Year with These Expert Tips

Business tools and trends naturally change from year to year. There’s nothing magical about switching the calendar to a new month or year. But it does provide a good reminder for businesses to periodically update their tools and strategies. Here, members of the online small business community share tips for doing just that.

Look Forward to These B2B Marketing Trends in 2021

The marketing world changed dramatically in 2020. And a similar upheaval may be in store this year. If you run a B2B business, it’s important to look at the trends that may impact this space. Here’s a deep dive from Kim Davis of Marketing Land.

Find the Right Tax Deductions for Your Business

Tax season is one of the first major hurdles for small businesses in any new year. New business owners may be especially unaware of exactly what they can deduct. Look at these tips from Matthew May of Acuity to make the most of your returns.

Monetize Your Website with the Best Ad Networks for Publishers and Bloggers

Blogging has evolved through the years. But there are still plenty of possibilities for monetizing their content. Find the best ad networks to make this happen in this Blogging Wizard post by Colin Newcomer. Then head to the BizSugar community to see what members are saying.

Seek Out Unhappy Franchisees

Franchising continues to be a strong option for starting a business. But if you want to go this route in 2021, you should first get the whole story. That means seeking out opinions from unhappy franchisees. Joel Libava of The Franchise King elaborates further here.

Use These Remote Work Strategies to Make the Most of Teleworking

Teleworking is likely to continue making an impact in 2021. But some businesses still struggle to make the most of this strategy. If you’re starting or continuing a remote work strategy this year, read this Small Biz Daily post by Chris Harrington.

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