Tips for Laying a Strong Foundation as a New Business Owner

Small businesses are more likely to last if they have a strong foundation. As an entrepreneur, it’s your responsibility to set up these systems and processes early on. But you may not know where to start. Luckily, members of the online small business community can provide guidance. Check out their top tips for new entrepreneurs below.

Make a Mission Statement for Your Content Marketing

What exactly are you trying to achieve with your content marketing? If you’re not sure, you may need to craft a mission statement. In this Content Marketing Institute post, Jodi Harris goes over how this task can give you some clarity and examines how to make one.

Grow Your Blog by Learning from Other Bloggers

Blogs can be incredibly powerful tools for businesses. But if you want to maximize your impact, you need to learn from those who are already doing it successfully. This post by Jasmine Watts of Miss Millennia Magazine explores why learning from other bloggers is so beneficial.

Create Professional Looking Marketing Videos

Video marketing is becoming a must for businesses across industries. But your videos will only have an amazing impact if they look professional. To achieve this goal, check out the tips in this DIY Marketers post by Ivana Taylor.

Use These Tools to Stay Productive

Productivity is essential for business owners at every stage. But those who are new to the business world may not know what tools are best suited to their working style. In this post, Ciara Conlon offers suggestions. And BizSugar members shared thoughts on the post here.

Actively Seek Quality Reviews

Reviews provide social proof for a business. But if your business doesn’t have any yet, it may seem tough to get new customers to leave their feedback. This UpCity post by Jason Randall includes commentary about how businesses should actively seek out quality reviews.

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