The nature of what I call the ‘small business mindset’ (at least as it relates to websites) is the tendency to not know benefits of a website by not knowing what to do with a website and utilize it as a powerful tool for the business. It is in this thinking that many small businesses stay small and don’t grow. After all, even any gas station or food joint can become a chain or even a franchise. It is because of this lack of understanding within the small business mindset and my desire to address it that I am writing this post. (more…)

This post is centered around web design and eCommerce in Boston, but most of the points can be useful regardless of where you live. If you do live in Boston, you may benefit more if you read ”Greater Impact in the Bay State” before reading this. (more…)

As the internet becomes increasingly prevalent in our society, small businesses need to understand what the benefits of a website and the internet are, as well as how to align themselves to reap the benefits alongside their larger colleagues and competitors. Over the next 10 or 20 years, being online will become more and more imperative. (more…)

The typical business owner fully understands how precious and limited time is. You’ve probably found yourself wishing for more of it on several occasions–“If only there were a few more hours in the day!”—and wishing certain things took less of it—“Will I ever get through this mound of email?” (more…)