Hashtag marketing is a straightforward way for small businesses to reach more customers on social media. Put a pound sign in front of a key word or phrase in your post, and it will show up in search results for users interested in that topic. Tweets with hashtags get twice as much engagement (retweets, likes…
Category: Business Tip
Business Tip, City of Columbus, OhioMBE
Three Easy Steps to Doing Business with the City of Columbus
Thursday, January 24, 2019 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feddersen Recreation Center 3911 Dresden Road Columbus, OH 43224 This session will assist you with the following steps: Registering on the City’s vendor Service Portal. Getting pre-qualified as a general contractor or a licensed construction trade subcontractor. Learning how to become certified as a Minority or…
Business Tip, OhioMBE
How to Write Your Business Plan, 2019 Style
Are you thinking about starting a business in 2019? This is a good time to go over the essentials of how to write, review, and manage your business plan. Like so much else in business, the business plan has evolved with technology and changing business standards. I have dealt with business planning as a main…
Business Tip, OhioMBE
Networking Tips: Connecting With The Business Specialist
Networking Tips: Connecting With The Business Specialist Networking is not just about attending events. It is also about attending meetings, making strategic connections and growing your networks. Likewise, relationship building and planning are key components for successful networking. Networking can be a critical piece in business development. Being able to meet the right contacts and…
Business Tip, IRS, OhioMBE
National Tax Security Awareneness
National Tax Security Awareness With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners warn taxpayers to take extra steps to protect their tax and financial data from identity thieves. The holidays offer cybercriminals a chance to steal financial account information, Social Security numbers, credit card information and other…
Bid Notices, Business Tip, Franklin County
Franklin County Corner – Dec. 1
Franklin County Corner – Dec. 1 Franklin County overview: 33 Agencies. 42 Independently Elected Officials. 39 Appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees. All Buy Goods and Services By Various Methods. We Encourage You to Get to Know Them. Doing Business with Franklin County Begins with: Vendor Registration Can Be Done Online Registration process By NIGP Commodity…
Business Tip, sba
20 Things You Can Sell Online That You Might Not Have Thought Of
20 Things You Can Sell Online That You Might Not Have Thought Of You already know that you can build a business selling collectibles on eBay or ebooks on Amazon, but those are just a couple of the options out there for selling products and services online. From virtual services to physical products that use…
Black Friday, Business Tip, Shopping Guide, Small Business Saturday
How to sell a ton of gift cards
This holiday season, gift cards are all the rage. According to research by WalletHub, gift card sales are anticipated to top $160 billion in 2018. Gift cards are great for consumers. They’re a no-brainer gift to give — who doesn’t love to receive cash to spend in a favorite store? And they’re even better for businesses. A First Data study…
Business Tip, Shopping Guide, Small Business Saturday
50 Best Christmas Small Business Ideas
50 Best Christmas Small Business ideas to Start in 2018 Advertise your holiday sales in OhioMBE. We reach Ohio’s small businesses. Reserve your spot at news@ohiombe.com
Business Tip, OhioMBE, Shopping Guide, Small Business Saturday
Is your business ready for Small Business Saturday? Here’s an event checklist.
Since Small Business Saturday started, U.S. customers have reported spending an estimated total of $85 billion at independent retailers and restaurants. Is your business participating? Promote your Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday Sale in OhioMBE. We will email, post, tweet and share your sale for $19.99. Reserve your spot today! Here’s an Event Planning Checklist for Small Business…