While big company data breach events make big headlines – small businesses and their customers are the new targets for data breach and ID Theft. Small businesses were the most victimized of all companies, where 31% of organizations with fewer than 100 employees experienced a data breach, according to the 2013 Verizon data breach investigations report. When a small … [More]
ASBA is preparing for the largest small business event in Arizona
AZ Small Biz Con 2015 will be held on May 19 & 20, 2015 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa. ASBA hopes to reach the entire small business community through relevant educational sessions, valuable mentoring and effective business networking. The 22nd Annual Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon will kick off the conference and expo on Tuesday, May 19th. The day … [More]
Understand Your Business, Not Just What You Do
How much is your business worth? Millions of dollars? Pints of blood? Liters of sweat? Gallons of tears? Many entrepreneurs spend years building their companies, hoping industry expertise will carry them through all the details of ownership (human resources, accounting, benefits, etc.). And many times, it does….at least as long as you stay in the business and at the top. But … [More]
Disruptive or Disturbing Technology?
It is mind-boggling when you stop to think about how far technology has come in the last 20 years. It is equally mind-boggling to realize how much our entire society depends on technology. To be competitive today, businesses need to have a responsive website for customers and consumers. If you don’t think that’s true, ask anyone when was the last time they used a phone book. … [More]
Technology’s Influence on Political Campaigns
The use of the most current technology to influence the outcome of an election is nothing new in modern campaign history. Successful candidates have usually made better use of new technology over their opponents to win an election. The first candidate in modern history to use technology was Franklin D. Roosevelt, who did a masterful job using radio to win over voters with his … [More]
High-Tech Transitions
Some of the most helpful technology operates totally behind the scenes. AAA Arizona uses technology to increase efficiency and accuracy, and to enhance the member experience in two main areas: Roadside Assistance and front-line member interactions. With roadside service, it’s no longer an issue when members’ vehicles break down along a desolate stretch of highway — AAA many … [More]
Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Opening Your OWN Small Business
It’s been a dream for a long time: opening your own business. You’ve had the ideas scribbled on cocktail napkins, a budget long in the works, and now you finally have the money, the resources and the support to launch what’s long been a passionate idea into your very own business. But before you commit, take a breath and ask yourself these five questions that may save your … [More]
Forget about the Fortune 500. The future belongs to the Fortune 5 Million.
It seems as though you can’t turn on the television or pick up a magazine without coming across someone extolling the virtues of small business and its role in today’s economy. This renewed focus on small business is only the beginning. In fact, I believe that while the 20th century was dominated by the Fortune 500, the 21st century belongs to the Fortune 5 Million. The … [More]
Take the blinders off. There is a better faster way.
Have you ever arrived at a destination after driving for 30 or so minutes and wonder how you got there? That happens to me more times than I care to admit, and I find myself wondering if I ran any red lights, or cut anyone off on the freeway. For all I know, I could have left a trail of destruction on the freeway, and I would have never had a clue. During an early morning … [More]
Top 6 Do’s & Don’ts for Small Business
Everyone has advice when it comes to running your small business. At ASBA, we want to make sure our members are empowered to make their small businesses even better with the below tips to do and pitfalls to avoid. Do Find Your Competitive Edge – and Keep It Knowing more than your competitors gives you the better advantage as the consumer landscape changes and grows. Being … [More]
2014 Election Season at a Glance
Election season has arrived, and for the next six months, you should expect to see campaign signs on roadways, political commercials on TV and radio, and the occasional robocall with its pre-recorded message. There are elections each year, some bigger than others. I use the word “bigger” to imply that some elections have greater consequences and draw a larger voter turnout. … [More]
Work healthy, train hard, succeed and win!
A key to any successful business is lowering costs and increasing productivity. Many businesses have discovered that a critical strategy for achieving these goals is ensuring a healthy workforce. The city of Phoenix’s FitPHX program wants to make it easier for businesses to develop their own comprehensive worksite wellness strategies and is partnering with the Healthy Arizona … [More]
3 Diseases Your Dentist Can Diagnose
ASBA understands that healthy employees mean healthy businesses, which is why we have partnered with Delta Dental of Arizona. Are you putting your best smile forward? Here are some helpful tips to help you do just that. Dentists are normally revered as tooth wizards, the all-knowing oral health experts. But your dentist is trained to do much more than simply ogle your oral … [More]
ASBA brings resources to businesses during Arizona Small Business Month
ASBA brings together Arizona small business owners and professionals from across the state this May for Small Business Month on May 7 for the Arizona Small Business Conference. This event is a power-packed day of timely discussions, relevant education, and meaningful interactions. The day includes: State of Small Business Breakfast A high-level look at the small … [More]
SRP Delivers the Tools to Help Your Business Thrive
The early leaders of SRP understood the importance of growth in the Valley, which is why they worked to bring a reliable source of water and power to the area. Today, SRP continues to support the Valley by providing these essential services and offering tools to help you grow your business. Workshops to help your business thrive. SRP empowers your business to succeed by … [More]
