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If you own and operate a successful small business and are looking to expand it’s not always best to open a new location.  Starting a supporting business outside of your current market can dramatically cut costs and increase the exposure of your brand.  As a small business owner you can benefit by opening a company that produces goods or services that are utilized on a daily basis at your current establishment.  By analyzing your costs and deficiencies you can determine what type of business will best support your current one and bring the most revenue to both.  You’ll need to keep in mind that starting this business will involve the same amount of time and dedication it took to make your current business successful, but the hard work can pay significant dividends. 

April Fool’s Day is right around the corner and it offers a great opportunity for small business owners to bring some fun into the work place.  Here we’ve compiled some of our favorite pranks as found on you-can-be-funny.com and tensionnot.com.

Now that you’ve made it through the winter months it’s time to celebrate springtime at your small business.  Since warmer weather is rolling in it’s a good idea to let your employees get out and stretch a bit.  After a long winter, taking this opportunity to celebrate your success with your entire staff can set the stage for a profitable final three quarters.  There are also several small things that can be done to bring in a bright and positive atmosphere to your small business.  Here we’ve outlined a few ways you can celebrate the season.

Repeat business is what fuels the bottom line so ensuring your customers are satisfied with every visit and purchase is vital to small business success.  It’s important to realize that every customer experience needs to be treated with care.  With information becoming so easily available online it opens your business up for increased exposure as well as criticism.  For a fledgling business, just one bad review could mean a significant drop in revenue.  There are many aspects of great customer service and it is necessary to train your staff to handle any situation.  Here are some of the key ingredients of quality customer service.

St. Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated and is a great revenue generator for small businesses.  There are also a lot of things that people don’t know about the origins of the holiday and the man we celebrate.  Here we’ve compiled 10 facts that you may not know about the origins of St. Patrick’s Day.