The top 10 small business blogs you should be reading

Rupesh Maheshwari (ACA, Dip. IFR (ACCA)) (6166 Points)

03 March 2017  

The Top 10 Small Business Blogs You Should Be Reading

 

1. Small Business Trends

Small Business Trends consistently shows up as one of the most respected and trusted online publications for small business owners. It’s a hugely comprehensive site that covers topics ranging from how to start a franchise to financing and social media marketing.

 

2. Noobpreneur

Noobpreneur (or “Newbie Entrepreneur”) is specifically geared towards small business and entrepreneurs that want to learn and try new things. Whether you’re still in the ideation phase or growing a successful venture you’ll definitely find value in this blog.

 

3. The Franchise King

The Franchise King is the blog to read if you’re even remotely interested in starting a franchise. Joel Libava has been writing about franchising for years and also offers private franchising consultations.

 

4. Smart Hustle

Smart Hustle is the brainchild of Ramon Ray, a well-known speaker and small business evangelist. His website shares the challenges, celebrates the successes and chronicles the hustle, of today’s small business entrepreneur. Follow his blog for comprehensive small business advice on marketing, technology, finance, and operations.

 

5. Small Biz Club

Small Biz Club is a modern and clean website for small business and entrepreneurs. They provide answers to virtually every question you could have about small business and are constantly updating the site with new information about cutting edge trends.

 

6. Vend

Vend is a fantastic POS system for retail businesses. They also happen to have a great blog and newsletter aimed specifically towards brick-and-mortar retailers. If you’re a retailer and find the other blogs on this list a little too general, make sure to bookmark this blog.

 

7. Bplans

Bplans started out as a resource for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs put together sound business plans. Their blog has since become a fantastic resource with tons of in-depth articles on putting together an initial business plan, pitching it to investors, and getting your business off the ground. Although, it focuses mostly on the early stages of a business, the blog also provides resources for managing and growing your business as well.

 

8. Fit Small Business

Fit Small Business takes a practical, no-frills approach to blogging. They provide in-depth reviews and how-to guides for small businesses for nearly every topic without technical jargon or promotional hype. If you’re looking for a concise and pragmatic blog this is it.

 

9. Inc

We’d be foolish not to include Inc. on this list. Since beginning as a magazine in 1979, Inc. has asserted itself as one of the leading sources of information for growing businesses. Though Inc. has moved online, it’s quality hasn’t suffered at all. If you choose one site to follow on this list, it should be this one.

 

10. PiinPoint

The PiinPoint Blog is the only site on this list that focuses on the importance of location for small businesses. Our blog regularly posts site selection tips and feature interviews with successful business owners who are rapidly growing their businesses. Whether you’re opening your first location or your fiftieth, the PiinPoint blog should be the first place you go for inspiration.

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