Posts written by Christopher Pilny

Beware of These Scams Targeting Small Businesses

Examples of scams targeting small businesses and what you can do to keep from being a victim.

FTC Resources to Help You Spot Bogus Business and Franchise Opportunities

Resources from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that will help you spot bogus business opportunities and franchising scams.

SmallBusiness.com’s Introduction to Crowdfunding | 2014

Tripod Tips and Tricks to Improve the Quality of Your Small Business Videos

How to Respond to a Negative Review on Yelp

Some suggestions (including some from Yelp, themselves) for handling a negative review on Yelp and other sites.

How Restaurants Calculate the Price of a Menu Item

How to Stand Out From the Crowd When Trying to Gain a New Client

3-D Printer-Powered Small Businesses Head Back to the Future of Manufacturing

Small Business Community Support Encourages People to Shop Local

Annoying Twitter Practices Your Business Should Avoid (Humor)

Steps You’ll Encounter in Buying an Existing Business

How to Legally Use Endorsements, Reviews & Testimonies in Your Marketing

A roundup of U.S. laws and regulations that guide what you can, and cannot do, when it comes to using endorsements from customers, fans or spokespeople in your marketing activities.