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I see it often: an owner gets burnt out and makes a knee-jerk decision to sell. But without systems in place, it's a hard sell.
On this week's pod, Elise Balsillie shares how embedding smart systems fixes this.

๐งต๐ #ExitStrategy #SmallBiz
I see it often: an owner gets burnt out and makes a knee-jerk decision to sell. But without systems in place, it's a hard sell.
On this week's pod, Elise Balsillie shares how embedding smart systems fixes this.
Most SMB AI pilots stall before creating enterprise value. Chatbots are a common entry point, but scaling takes deliberate strategy. 11 data-driven frameworks on small business AI adoption: https://bit.ly/ai-business-small #SmallBiz #BusinessStrategy #Management #TechStrategy
There have been some updates to the Spilled Ink and Coffee website!!
Crochet Items are on hold right now while Lou heals (don't worry about the mystery boxes though!)
There are still many great items to purchase on the website!
Data-driven pricing tools help #smallbiz reach customers, offer discounts, and compete. But could new enforcement guidance unintentionally make those tools harder to use? 3C submitted comments to the FTC urging a clear distinction between harmful price increases and everyday pricing practices.
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๐ง Plumbers ask why they should pay to be listed.
Your plumber directory shows every plumber side by side.
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Sign more plumbers who pay you.
Tomorrow I shall be at the #RAFBBMF Members Day at RAF Coningsby with a selection of #Vintagemap artwork and #GiftIdeas
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๐งช Before building a classifieds website, ask five sellers if they would pay to be listed.
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Start your classifieds site on a market that said yes.
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#Smallbiz owners, apply now for a grant from Credibly for its 3rd annual Small Business Award.
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When small business owners get a seat at the table, policymakers hear how decisions actually affect #smallbiz on the ground. Texas entrepreneur Mohamad Sam of Purifyou recently met with Comptroller Don Huffines to explain how the current tax treatment of online marketplace fees affects his business.
A proposal that looks thrown together can cost you the client before you even talk price. Free Proposal Builder helps you create a clean, professional one in minutes, completely free. Start now: www.freeproposalbuilder.com #Proposals #SmallBiz #Entrepreneur
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Spotlight: Answrr
Missed calls = missed revenue. Answrr picks up 24/7, answers like a human, and books appointments. Cheaper than a VA. Never sleeps.
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Hiring a consultant is capital allocation. Mismatching pricing models wastes fees: hourly rates run $150 to $500, projects $5K to $30K, with ROI in 6 to 12 months. https://bit.ly/business-consultant-cost-kamyar-shah-pricing #Operations #Founders #Finances #SmallBiz