{"id":16012,"date":"2020-09-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=16012"},"modified":"2020-09-04T06:56:27","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T04:56:27","slug":"small-business-and-freelancing-september-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-and-freelancing-september-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business and Freelancing September Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to September! Summer is coming to an end and we already had our first autumn rains over here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get a cup of hot cappuccino and check the best picks for small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs in our monthly roundup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 . Small businesses have been hit quite hard by the pandemic and even with disaster recovery plans, companies need to find ways to stay afloat post Covid. Find out how to <a class=\"rank-math-link rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessload.com\/run-grow-business\/keeping-your-small-business-afloat-during-the-pandemic-adapting-to-life-after-covid\/\">keep your business afloat<\/a> during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Returning to work post-lockdown is a must-do if we want to pick up what&#8217;s left with the shattered economy and move forward; but with more and more workplaces becoming new COVID-19 infection hotspots, there are things business owners need to focus upon: <a aria-label=\"Make sure you check and double-check the health and safety protocols for COVID-19 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizepic.com\/2020\/07\/29\/a-guide-to-cleaning-offices-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Make sure you check and double-check the health and safety protocols for COVID-19<\/a>, and make sure that your employees share your vision of a healthy &#8216;new normal&#8217; office and do their part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Small businesses and enterprises who are just implementing the digital transformation to keep up business continuity are facing challenges in raising the large capital for investing in digital devices- be it laptops, desktops or smartphones, tablets, and mobile POS machines. We are seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.scalefusion.com\/best-remote-working-tools\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"a rise in the demand for HaaS or hardware as a service (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">a rise in the demand for HaaS or hardware as a service<\/a> where SMBs can lease devices instead of purchasing them and save on upfront costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Both the entrepreneur and designer have one goal in mind \u2013 solve the problems of the people and give what their audience wants. Here are the top <a aria-label=\"strategies that entrepreneurially challenged logo designers can adopt to become a successful entrepreneur (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/logo-designer-entrepreneurial-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">strategies that entrepreneurially challenged logo designers can adopt to become a successful entrepreneur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Wondering what it takes to be a successful early-stage tech entrepreneur?  Check out here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstimes.com.sg\/garage\/the-dna-of-a-successful-early-stage-entrepreneur\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"8 characteristics of aspiring founders (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">8 characteristics of aspiring founders<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Many businesses need help to navigate through these difficult times, so if you&#8217;re thinking of starting your own business, a <a aria-label=\"coaching business (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/355587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">coaching business<\/a> might be the best choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Email is one of the most effective marketing channels for small businesses. Thinking about starting an email list? <a aria-label=\"This guide from ZeroBounce (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.zerobounce.net\/2020\/08\/25\/build-an-email-list-from-zero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">This guide from ZeroBounce<\/a> has got you covered with some of the best tips and growth tactics.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Facebook video ads can help you target the right people, generate more sales, increase your revenue. <a aria-label=\"Check here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/sugatan.io\/facebook-video-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Check here<\/a> the best lessons and practices for Facebook video ads.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Targeting certain segments of your audience can make your marketing efforts more effective. Here&#8217;s how <a aria-label=\"demographic data (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/15779-small-business-marketing-demographics.html\" target=\"_blank\">demographic data can help your business attract more customers and refine your marketing budget. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> 1. In the digital age, it&#8217;s easier than ever to start a freelance business. The tricky part about starting a company is attracting new clients. Click here to find some <a class=\"rank-math-link rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessload.com\/freelancing\/5-actionable-tips-on-attracting-new-clients-to-your-freelancing-business\/\">super useful tips you can use to attract new clients<\/a> to your freelancing business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. As a freelancer, you need to make sure you pick the right tools for the job. One of these tools is a laptop that won&#8217;t cost you a fortune but will last and work for a long time. Make sure you check these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/best-business-laptops-2020\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">5 best laptops in 2020<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Many freelancers know how difficult it can be to maintain a steady income and have the freedom at the same time. This article shares a few tips on <a aria-label=\"how to have more control of your cash flow (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/davidhowell1\/2020\/08\/31\/freelancers-your-vaccine-against-famine-and-feast\/#7934c3a12a3a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">how to have more control of your cash flow<\/a> and avoid late or irregular payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tune in next month for more!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to September! Summer is coming to an end and we already had our first autumn rains over here. Let&#8217;s get a cup of hot cappuccino and check the best picks for small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs in our monthly roundup. Small Business 1 . 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