Variable vs. Fixed Costs: Why They Matter

Clarifying the differences between the costs that don’t change and the costs that do is very important for small businesses. Bills, shipping, packaging, and all the other important expenses should be classified in two ways: variable costs and fixed costs. This helps with budgeting and when making break-even analysis every year. But where does marketing…

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How Long Does It Take To Build A WordPress Site?

Small businesses making the online leap might have a few questions about the process. The main question we get is, “how soon will I be online?” It’s a good question that depends on how the site is being built. Our team builds WordPress sites, a website you might know better as a blogging platform. The…

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#SmallBusinessThatRocks: London Salvage

The SlyFox specialty is helping small businesses succeed, and many of these small businesses are newer to London. But there’s no age limit on marketing a business online, and we weren’t surprised when a long-time member of the London community, London Salvage & Trading Co. came to our team for a much-needed website redesign!

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Should I Put Prices On My Website?

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To price or not to price: which should you do? Including the costs of your goods or services on your website is a very strategic decision and shouldn’t be made lightly. There are many pros and cons to including this information, and often the choice comes down to what sort of business you’re in!

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What Is Website Hosting And Why Do I Need It?

One of the most important yet rarely seen forces behind the internet is website hosting. From the largest corporation to the smallest business, no business would have a website without a host server to store the information. Servers can be set up to assist the individual website’s goals, making it faster, easier to update, and…

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#SmallBusinessThatRocks: Boss Leaf

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The legalization of marijuana has opened up a lot of new opportunities for small businesses. Some customers may be nervous about purchasing accessories that would make the activity more enjoyable. A trip to a local head shop – a place that sells items related to the consumption of cannabis – used to be an intimidating…

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How Graphic Designers Can Take Your Website To The Next Level

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When a small business puts together an initial marketing plan, a website is often at the top of the list. Don’t make the mistake of undervaluing graphic design on your website, though. Complete, professional branding should be a priority for every small business, and here’s how graphic designers can take your website to the next…

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#SmallBusinessThatRocks: The Spa Date

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Small businesses take off with the help of the community. This support can provide a lot more than business, though. It can also bring the right people together to make dreams come through. The core team of The Spa Date found each other through their community, and they’re achieving their goals with support from each…

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