Time Management for Small Business Owners - Ever heard of 9 day weeks and 32 hour days... Yeah, us either. But I can bet if you’re a small business owner, you may have wished for these days from time to time. Multiple polls of small business owners surveyed revealed that small business owners believe each productive hour in a day is worth around $500. With that being said, we all know time is valuable. Time is money.

The art of a successful elevator pitch is really quite simple; know your brand, say what you mean and say it with some oomph. Ok so maybe you’re not in an elevator, but in reality that’s exactly the time frame you’ll have to make a case on why a potential client should do business with you. How will you introduce yourself, and your business?

As a small business the information on a business card may have changed over the decades, your physical business card should still be a number one way to present your brand in face-to-face opportunities. Let me put it in social media terms, just like you’ve spent time to polish your Twitter profile, website and Facebook page similarly your business card should be as well. By thoughtfully thinking through a design and compelling message you have a chance to make a real connection and leave a lasting impression. Are you thinking, How much is this gonna cost me? Well stop that thinking! It does not need to cost much money at all, just a bit of thoughtful creativity. Here are 5 things to keep in mind.

We've had a lot of clients say, people are telling me I don't need a business card anymore...is that true? ?You don't need a business card, or do you...Now, business cards have taken on new forms and have even been replaced in some instances, for more modern options. LinkedIn, Facebook and maybe a few you haven’t heard of, Meet-Meme and Bump provide some interesting and creative alternatives to the traditional business card.

She has all the business she can handle, yet as quickly as she can expand her facilities and her team, that available capacity is eaten up by...