Everybody has questions when going into or running a business…everybody. If you have some burning inquiries you’d like to get answered, read our small business roundup below. Have we answered any of yours?

Marketing

Small business Karma anything but instant. Though Ivan Walsh talks, in this great post, about the importance of ”instant Karma” (as in the John Lennon song) to all aspects of business, but especially social media, it’s a fact this “karma” is anything but instant. Giving in order to receive is something your small business must be dedicated to for the long hall or it will be seen as simple marketing ploy or sales pitch. Build the instinct to give deep into the DNA of your business. Bloggertone

Planning to use social media to market and network for your small business? Be aware of the big social media myths first. No, the idea that social media is a valuable tool that can help your small business grow exponentially and even globally is certainly no myth. Here, from Sarah Mitchell, are some social media myth busters just for you. GlobalCopywriting

Branding

What sets you apart? Few small business owners probably think of their product or service this way though they probably should. “What is your key point of difference?” asks marketing expert Susan Oakes. If you don’t have an answer to this question, it may be something for you to think about. Why should a customer or client choose you? M4P Marketing

Sales

How do you respond to objection? Whether you are part of a sales force for a small business or the chief cook and bottle washer of a new startup, handling objections from customers will be an important part of what you do. Responding to objections should never involve a scripted response. Here is a simple recommendation. Marcana

Finance

How to manage small business finances. More than simply cash flow from sales and contracts, small business finance includes balancing earnings against costs and other considerations. In this post, entrepreneur Ivan Widjaya explains four basic ways to manage finances in a small business. Have any of our readers tried any other options for managing finances. Let us know below. Noobpreneur

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