by Scott Bourquin | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Moving Forward isn’t easy We all feel more comfortable doing what we always do. Routine is a “safe” thing for most people. Many of my coaches and mentors say the same thing. Get Uncomfortable They say something like “Being comfortable is a...
by Scott Bourquin | Feb 24, 2022 | The Small Business Minute
Product Design What Is Your UX? The Term UX might feel odd to some business owners. When we build a mobile app or a website we talk about the UI being the user interface and the UX being the user experience. I am amazed at how many businesses overlook this when it...
by Scott Bourquin | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Newsletter
Can you really have a Pizza Problem? For those of you that know me, you know I am a bit intense. I think my wife is getting worried that I have a pizza problem. Like most things I do, I’ll dabble first and see if I like it, then I’ll press on or go find...
by Scott Bourquin | May 26, 2021 | Blog
If you need to livestream an event, we might have a solution for you. Live-streaming an event can quickly become a daunting task. Especially if you are part of the event. While there are some great live-streaming setups like the Mevo, it is still better if someone...
by Scott Bourquin | Feb 17, 2021 | Newsletter
Our family has been in the marketing business since the 1970’s and these 5 simple rules of marketing are part of our “Secret Sauce”. Now you might be asking yourself, “Why share your secret sauce?” The truth is the when it comes to...
by Scott Bourquin | Feb 1, 2021 | Newsletter
When asked “How Much should I spend on marketing?” my answer is usually “It depends.” When a business starts out, it has no income, and must spend some money on marketing. Let’s look at my latest book, the Easy Guide To Internet and...
by Scott Bourquin | Jul 5, 2020 | Newsletter
The Business Challenge of Covid-19 affects everyone, owner and employee alike. Many American business models are built on razor thin margins and low costs. That model was destroyed by Covid-19. Well sort of. For a big company like Wal-Mart, the model is exactly the...
by Scott Bourquin | Apr 16, 2022 | Newsletter
Website management made easy? I bet you are thinking “Yeah right”. Well I bet you are managing your own website too. Are those “Quick and Easy” website templates turning out to be not so easy? Well the good news is there is an easy...
by Scott Bourquin | Apr 8, 2022 | The Small Business Minute
Backlinks can make or break your SEO! Before we get too far down the rabbit hole of backlinks, lets talk very quickly about SEO in general. If you want to know more, of course check out the videos on the small business minute page. Search Engine Optimization is not...
by Scott Bourquin | Apr 8, 2022 | The Small Business Minute
When you receive a FaceTime call from someone you don’t know, it could be a scam. When iOS 13 introduced the “Silence Unknown Callers” option scammers had to find new tricks. They are usually hiding behind a fake identity or stolen number and...
by Scott Bourquin | Apr 8, 2022 | Success On The Beach
Product Design Do You Do What Your Customers Expect? When you started your business, why did you do it? Who did you do it for? It is amazing how many small business owners can’t answer those questions. A few openly admit is a passion project they want to make...
by Scott Bourquin | Mar 15, 2022 | The Small Business Minute
Product Design A POS for Pizza? Pizza is different. Because of that we created the Three Blades ® POS system specifically for pizza restaurants. Wine and Beer modules are also available. The Three Blades partnership can go beyond a POS. We offer a complete...
by Scott Bourquin | Mar 7, 2022 | The Small Business Minute
When you start a business, you probably think about a website, and therefore a domain name. In my case the name “Bourquin” was already taken. Probably some distant cousin in France or Sweden or something. It doesn’t matter it...
by Scott Bourquin | Mar 7, 2022 | The Small Business Minute
If you are wondering if your phone number can be used by scammers, well we have bad news. Having your phone number used by scammers is never good for businesses. People receive scan calls from your number and then when they call back it goes to your phone. If you are...
by Scott Bourquin | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, The Small Business Minute
Small Business Minute Why do I need SEO? Recently an artist asked me “Why do I need SEO? Heck, why do I even need a website?” The conversation that followed got me thinking about it. The reality is that there are two issues at hand. First...
by Scott Bourquin | Feb 28, 2022 | The Small Business Minute
Solving Customers Problems There is but one secret of business. Solve a customers problem and charge them a price that makes your solution valuable to them. Learn MoreContact Us " Building Successful Businesses Since 1985 One of the biggest mistakes I...
