3 Reasons Why Small Businesses are Important   When talking about important small businesses many people automatically think of large businesses and corporations. This is due to the fact that we often see them on T.V. and interact with them daily. Businesses are often underestimated simply because they’re small. However, they are arguably just as important for our economy and community. Small businesses also allow for people to live out their dreams and are an outlet for creativity.   1. Small Businesses provide jobs     One of the reasons why they are important is because they provide jobs for [...]

10 Key Benefits of Listing Your Business in a Directory WHY SHOULD I LIST MY BUSINESS IN A DIRECTORY? Since managing a growing online directory for small businesses and entrepreneurs, GACN is often asked this question. Listing your business in an online directory can help you reach more potential clients and boost your marketing return on investment. Below are ten benefits of listing your business in an online directory. BE MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE SEEKING YOUR SERVICES. More than 100 billion searches are made on Google each month, and up to 97% of people search for local services and businesses online. [...]

Why you should take advantage of the Small Business Banking Services Virtual Workshop  Business banking services are an important resource for entrepreneurs. One of the first steps in starting a business is to select a financial institution you want to work with. It is crucial to establish good habits that will help you with the following: organizing your recordssolidifying your businessbuilding business creditkeeping everything professional Many financial institutions offer these services so it's good to be educated to make the best choice for your business in the long run. Even if you already have financial institutions it’s important to stay informed [...]

10 Super Tips for a Killer Grand Opening Congratulations on the opening of your business! Planning a grand opening is a thrilling time in your life and an exciting landmark in your journey as an entrepreneur. If you’ve reached this point, the odds are that you’ve put tons of mental, physical, and emotional labor into getting to this point. You may have even spent years turning your business from a pipe dream to a hobby, to a business plan, to a real-life store!  For most people, this is just the beginning of your business’s story. But for you, this is the [...]

8 Habits of a Productive Business Owner As a business owner, it is fair to question whether you're getting the most out of your day and whether your day is as productive as it should be. This post is an example of different things you can add into your day, or change altogether, to make sure you're living your best life and getting the most out of your day as a productive business owner. Follow along for a sequence of events in a day in a business owner's life that you might want to adapt into your days! 1. Be a [...]

What Does Your Business Need to Grow? A Personalized Action Plan provided by GACN is what you need to grow your business. Yep, this plan is all about you. Because starting and growing a business is certainly exhilarating, but we know that sometimes finding the right help can be overwhelming and frustrating. So that’s what this is all about: you and your next step to grow your business. Your dedicated business coach will make sure you’re on the path to success every step of the way. You may be asking . . . What exactly is a Personalized Action Plan? This is [...]

Marketing Your Business during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic If your business is currently facing challenges thanks to COVID-19, you’re certainly not alone! But to put it bluntly, there are two ways you can respond. You can panic. Or you can plan. Right now plenty of your competitors will be panicking. They’ll be going into their shells, reducing costs wherever they can, and basically putting up the shutters for the duration.  They are self-isolating from their potential customers. What’s the alternative for your business? Now is the time to seize this opportunity and get your marketing and sales aligned, in a [...]

14 Tips to Skyrocket Your Website Leads Not Getting Enough Sales Leads From Your Website? Let’s face it, without a reliable website that generates leads for your product or service, your business is dead in the water. The survival of your businesses is reliant on consistent customer growth. That makes the lead generation ideas and strategies you choose to pursue today, incredibly important to the future of your company. Leads are like fuel that keeps your business running. To keep your tank full, you need to attract visitors to your website and convert them into sales leads. These 14 tips will [...]

Mental Health – for Small Business Owners As a small business owner there is much to enjoy about being your own boss, such as the freedom to make the decisions and the autonomy to run the business your way. Following your passion can help you to feel good and be productive, and can also contribute positively to your mental health. But anyone who has run a small business knows that there are also a range of stressors or challenges too. Putting in long hours, feeling isolated, worrying about cash-flow and all that decision making can come with a sense of great responsibility. On top of that, [...]

8 Productive Things to Do for Entrepreneurs What are the most productive things to do as a business owner? It is fair to wonder whether you’re getting the most out of your day or if your day is as productive as it should be. This post is an example of different things you can add into your day, or change altogether, to make sure you’re living your best life and getting the most out of your day as a business owner. Follow along for a sequence of events in a day in a business owner's life that you might want to [...]