Marketing is a source of frustration for many small business owners. And when you're on a tight budget, it can be tempting to let your marketing slide.

If your marketing efforts aren't bringing you the results you want, there are a few things you can try, without breaking the bank.

Building a new business requires careful implementation of marketing strategies that will increase the visibility of your company while building relationships with clients that will drive sales. When first starting a business, it is best to use a wide range of strategies that will build your brand while spreading the word about the products and services your business has to offer. Here are five tips for getting your business recognized that are simple to implement yet will pay off in increased growth for your company.

With travel expenses on the rise, travel-heavy businesses may find themselves more in the red with every flight they take.

Depending on the return on investment and the importance of the trip itself, business travel could end up having a reverse effect in terms of company profit over a period time.

One in four American households now have a home office, as more people are telecommuting to skip the long commutes and work in the comfort of their home. It's important that home offices have enough functionality and storage space to ensure a great space to work in that is comfortable and effective.

Keeping your business current can be challenging in today’s highly technological environment. However, the time you put into researching and implementing new systems can have a big impact on your bottom line. A few of these advances can have an immediate effect on your ability to do business effectively. A Providence home security system can ensure that you aren’t a victim of burglaries that can keep you from serving your customers promptly.

Apps play a large role in today's business world. People rely on apps when they wish to perform daily tasks, or learn something new while they travel, and a business owner knows that a business must have an app. If a business wishes to create one and share it with the community, the information below may help.

Even though small business lending is in an upswing and big banks are once again beginning to push additional resources into small business, entrepreneurs and business owners are continuing to struggle for working capital, accounts receivable and start up financing.

The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of businesses opting to implement manufacturing processes that enabled them to build things for less using various processes and methods. Miniature 'revolutions' have occurred almost every day since then, as businesses have continued to become leaner so that they may outperform their competition. Outperforming the competition has not only become a way to stay ahead, but it also become a necessity for a business to survive. For small and medium businesses to succeed, they need to become just as efficient as large, established corporations.

BluePay has put together an infographic covering the manay benefits of Tablet POS. Enjoy!

Do you feel that you reached the end of the road? There’s nothing you can do to get things back on track? Or that’s just an illusion? An experienced negotiator knows that there are no deadlocks in negotiations. There’s always a way out, and it’s up to you to find it. Business is tough and we can’t always expect a majestic win.