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"90% of customers say product videos help them make purchasing decisions." Online video is not only popular, it's also influential. Here's 10 tips to help you succeed with online video marketing for your small business.

Small business experts shared advice on what you need to know to start and grow a successful business. Our favourite piece of advice? Know your customer.

Looking to boost your small business? Delighting your clients and creating an amazing service experience for them can be a great marketing tool! Find out how.

Great advice from Katherine Love on how to find balance when managing a side hustle. Running a business on the side can be overwhelming, but there's a number of ways you can minimize negative effects on your finances, relationships, and health. Read more here: https://buff.ly/2yWzCk5

More than 50% of small businesses fail in the first year. Here are some things you can do to reduce your chances of failure when running an e-commerce business - or any other online business:

Refreshing read from Pia Silva on how technology has enabled an increase in the number of solopreneur businesses over the last 20 years! Without technology, many of these businesses would never have existed. And thanks to technology, solopreneurs are spending less time on operational tasks and more time investing in themselves - AND supporting other business owners! It's amazing to be part of the many companies supporting this growing economy!... https://buff.ly/2xXLXQv

"With solid understanding of the financial statements, a small business owner will know, and more importantly, understand on how to take action." Enjoyed this honest piece from Adam Sonnhalter on the importance of understanding financial statements. Your business statements form the basis of your profit plan - which gives you a great idea of how you business will make money over time, and helps you create a financial cushion for yourself.

Happy Wednesday! Here's some solid advice from Nick Zarzycki on how to embrace professionalism in your business. The post is geared toward Freelancers, but we think the lessons apply to all small businesses! 3 things we couldn't agree more on: 1. When It Comes to Getting Paid, Act like a Big Company... 2. Charge for Your Time and Expenses like a Big Company Would 3. Try Automating the Parts of Your Business That You Don’t Like Doing

For any creative or artistic business, social platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are critical for getting your work in front of your target audience. The wonderful team at Society6 shared this helpful guide on how to make sales through your Instagram. The best thing is that many of these tips are applicable to anyone trying to grow an audience on Instagram!