History of Black Friday
Black Friday is one of the biggest days in retail that exists. The day after Thanksgiving, people come out in huge numbers for stores' sales and deals…
Maintaining Integrity in Your Small Business
Your small business’s image and reputation can be affected by many things. From the quality of your products and services, your location, your branding, and what this article is about - your integrity as a business and as a business owner.
The Importance of the Holiday Season for Your Small Business
The holiday season is one of the biggest sales seasons of the year. In this article, we’re going to cover some statistics that show the growth the season can provide, why the holiday season is important for small businesses, and tips on how to make the most of the season as you can for your small business.
Surviving Start-Up
Your small business is never as fragile as it is while it is just starting up. Within the first year, 20% of small businesses close, and over half are closed by the end of the first decade. While this may sound scary, knowing these statistics, knowing the rate and risks that cause it can help you be better prepared for when you face them in your small business.
4th Quarter Checklist for Small Businesses
A fourth quarter checklist is part of business planning and will include checkpoints and milestones for company goals and tactic completion by category. It could be housed on software, a spreadsheet, or piece of paper.
Websites Made Easier
In today’s market, having an online presence is essential to business growth. A website is needed to help build the brand’s foundation. Having social media pages on popular platforms is one area for a small business to solidify its online presence. We are going to walk through some basics on websites.
Interview Tips for Small Businesses
A key part of making your small business successful is finding the right employees for the job, but that can be harder than you think sometimes. The key to finding the best candidates for the job lies in your interview process and how you conduct your interviews.
Creative Writing in the World of Marketing
Writing for your small business can sometimes feel so stressful. Trying to figure out how to make intriguing, attention-catching, informative, and comprehensive posts can feel daunting.
Digital Vs. Traditional Marketing and How They Can Work for You
When we refer to traditional marketing, we’re talking about the forms of marketing that existed before the Internet. Examples of this form of marketing you see in day-to-day life are billboards, advertisements in newspapers and magazines, posters, flyers, and even radio and TV ads.
One Hundred Years of Women’s Rights in the Financial World
Throughout recent history, women have made immense strides in gaining equality and independence within society.
Blog Archive
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AI
2
- Jun 19, 2023 Artificial Intelligence Session at the Fayetteville Public Library Jun 19, 2023
- Dec 28, 2022 Artificial Intelligence and Small Business Dec 28, 2022
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Business Coach
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- Jun 17, 2022 Business Coaching Solutions Jun 17, 2022
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Business Communication
13
- Feb 2, 2024 Securing your Vendors Feb 2, 2024
- Nov 10, 2023 Maintaining Integrity in Your Small Business Nov 10, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023 Creative Writing in the World of Marketing Sep 8, 2023
- Jun 30, 2023 Critical Thinking and Small Businesses Jun 30, 2023
- Jun 15, 2023 Linguistics and Small Businesses Jun 15, 2023
- Jun 5, 2023 Confrontation and Small Business Jun 5, 2023
- May 22, 2023 Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Small Businesses May 22, 2023
- May 5, 2023 Accountability Matters May 5, 2023
- Apr 2, 2023 Active Listening and Small Business Apr 2, 2023
- Mar 27, 2023 Why Punctuation is Important Mar 27, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023 Content Writing Tips Feb 23, 2023
- Jun 19, 2020 Content is King Jun 19, 2020
- Sep 19, 2019 Attitude Drives Success Sep 19, 2019
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Business Consulting
13
- Sep 8, 2023 Creative Writing in the World of Marketing Sep 8, 2023
- Jun 30, 2023 Critical Thinking and Small Businesses Jun 30, 2023
- Jun 17, 2022 Business Coaching Solutions Jun 17, 2022
- Jun 10, 2022 Small Business Consultants Jun 10, 2022
- May 10, 2022 What is Business Consulting, Really? May 10, 2022
- Apr 10, 2022 Website and Brand Building Apr 10, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022 Connect with Us Mar 29, 2022
- Jan 19, 2022 Technology and Business Systems Jan 19, 2022
- Dec 11, 2020 Bye 2020, Hello 2021 Dec 11, 2020
- May 7, 2020 Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants® Announces May 7, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020 Business Plan Mar 19, 2020
- Nov 9, 2019 The Small Business Puzzle Nov 9, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019 Are You Inspecting What You Expect Apr 10, 2019
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Business Planning
22
- Jul 10, 2024 3rd Quarter Business Planning Checklist Jul 10, 2024
- Jun 28, 2024 Funding Options Available for Small Businesses Jun 28, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024 Fifteen Steps to Start a Business in Arkansas Apr 9, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024 CCS Continues Partnership With E For All’s Mentoring Program in 2024 Feb 5, 2024
- Nov 10, 2023 Maintaining Integrity in Your Small Business Nov 10, 2023
- Oct 27, 2023 Surviving Start-Up Oct 27, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023 4th Quarter Checklist for Small Businesses Oct 19, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023 Comprehensive Consulting Trains Local Teachers on Business Planning through the HIRED Program Jul 18, 2023
- Jan 12, 2023 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions For Small Businesses Continues Partnership With E For All’s Winter Mentoring And Accelerator Program For Entrepreneurs Jan 12, 2023
- Oct 18, 2022 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions Was A Part Of The Local Eforall Training Program Oct 18, 2022
- Sep 14, 2022 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions for Small Businesses (CCS) was a part of the From Maker to Market Program in Fayetteville AR Sep 14, 2022
- Aug 15, 2022 UA Cossatot Community Navigator Network and Comprehensive Consulting Solutions Have Partnered to Offer Business Consulting to Small Businesses in Sevier County Aug 15, 2022
- Jun 10, 2022 Small Business Consultants Jun 10, 2022
- Jul 1, 2021 Business Planning - Virtual Event In Partnership with the Fayetteville Public Library Jul 1, 2021
- Mar 19, 2021 SWOT Analysis for Small Businesses Mar 19, 2021
- Dec 11, 2020 Bye 2020, Hello 2021 Dec 11, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020 Business Plan Mar 19, 2020
- Jan 19, 2020 2020 First Quarter Checklist Jan 19, 2020
- Nov 27, 2019 2020 Business Planning Nov 27, 2019
- Nov 9, 2019 The Small Business Puzzle Nov 9, 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 Questions for Small Businesses Jun 4, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019 Are You Inspecting What You Expect Apr 10, 2019
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Holiday Season Tips
2
- Nov 17, 2023 History of Black Friday Nov 17, 2023
- Oct 29, 2023 The Importance of the Holiday Season for Your Small Business Oct 29, 2023
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Marketing
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- Oct 4, 2024 Online Marketing Training for Canopy by Comprehensive Consulting Solutions in Fayetteville AR Oct 4, 2024
- Jul 12, 2024 Target Market and Target Audience Jul 12, 2024
- May 3, 2024 Email Marketing for Small Businesses May 3, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024 Guide to Social Media for Small Businesses Jan 24, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 Alignable Basics for Small Businesses Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Facebook Basics for Small Businesses Jan 12, 2024
- Jan 5, 2024 Walking the Line Between Personal Social Media and Your Professional Business Jan 5, 2024
- Nov 17, 2023 History of Black Friday Nov 17, 2023
- Oct 29, 2023 The Importance of the Holiday Season for Your Small Business Oct 29, 2023
- Sep 22, 2023 Websites Made Easier Sep 22, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023 Creative Writing in the World of Marketing Sep 8, 2023
- Aug 28, 2023 Digital Vs. Traditional Marketing and How They Can Work for You Aug 28, 2023
- Jul 31, 2023 Discover the Best Paths to Finding the Perfect Business Name Jul 31, 2023
- Jun 6, 2023 Linkedin Basics for Small Businesses Jun 6, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 YouTube Basics for Small Businesses Apr 19, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023 Content Writing Tips Feb 23, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023 Awarded Top Social Media and Marketing Company in Fayetteville Arkansas Feb 10, 2023
- Nov 14, 2022 Social Media and Small Business Nov 14, 2022
- Jul 27, 2022 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions for Small Business Selected as Top Social Agency in Fayetteville, Arkansas Jul 27, 2022
- Jun 10, 2022 Small Business Consultants Jun 10, 2022
- Apr 10, 2022 Website and Brand Building Apr 10, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Build a Local Brand and Generate Leads In 30 Days Mar 9, 2022
- Jul 5, 2021 Marketing 101 - Virtual Event Jul 5, 2021
- Apr 23, 2021 Customer Retention and Why it’s Important for Your Business Apr 23, 2021
- Feb 19, 2021 Customer Acquisition Costs Five Times More than Customer Retention Feb 19, 2021
- Aug 5, 2020 Lead Generation Aug 5, 2020
- Jun 19, 2020 Content is King Jun 19, 2020
- Aug 5, 2019 Lead Follow-up and Why It Is Important to a Small Business Aug 5, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 Resources for Starting and Running a Small Business Jul 10, 2019
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News and Events
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- Oct 4, 2024 Online Marketing Training for Canopy by Comprehensive Consulting Solutions in Fayetteville AR Oct 4, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024 Podcast The Bridge: Leader’s Journey Apr 4, 2024
- Mar 14, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for Your Small Business Mar 14, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024 Fayetteville’s 2024 Local Businessperson of the Year Feb 8, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024 CCS Continues Partnership With E For All’s Mentoring Program in 2024 Feb 5, 2024
- Jul 29, 2023 CCS Interviewed On Business Done Right Podcast Jul 29, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023 Comprehensive Consulting Trains Local Teachers on Business Planning through the HIRED Program Jul 18, 2023
- Jun 19, 2023 Artificial Intelligence Session at the Fayetteville Public Library Jun 19, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023 Awarded Top Social Media and Marketing Company in Fayetteville Arkansas Feb 10, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023 Fayetteville Local Businessperson of the Year 2023 Feb 8, 2023
- Jan 12, 2023 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions For Small Businesses Continues Partnership With E For All’s Winter Mentoring And Accelerator Program For Entrepreneurs Jan 12, 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions For Small Businesses Partnered With Helping Individuals Reach Employment Dreams (H.I.R.E.D.) Jan 10, 2023
- Oct 18, 2022 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions Was A Part Of The Local Eforall Training Program Oct 18, 2022
- Sep 14, 2022 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions for Small Businesses (CCS) was a part of the From Maker to Market Program in Fayetteville AR Sep 14, 2022
- Aug 15, 2022 UA Cossatot Community Navigator Network and Comprehensive Consulting Solutions Have Partnered to Offer Business Consulting to Small Businesses in Sevier County Aug 15, 2022
- Jul 27, 2022 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions for Small Business Selected as Top Social Agency in Fayetteville, Arkansas Jul 27, 2022
- Feb 8, 2022 Fayetteville’s 2022 Local Businessperson of the Year Feb 8, 2022
- Dec 7, 2021 Accredited with the BBB of Arkansas Dec 7, 2021
- Sep 21, 2021 Comprehensive Consulting Solutions is a Woman Owned Small Business Sep 21, 2021
- Aug 11, 2021 Recruiting 101 - Virtual Event Aug 11, 2021
- Jul 5, 2021 Marketing 101 - Virtual Event Jul 5, 2021
- Jul 1, 2021 Business Planning - Virtual Event In Partnership with the Fayetteville Public Library Jul 1, 2021
- Feb 8, 2021 Alignable’s 2021 Fayetteville Businessperson of the Year Feb 8, 2021
- May 7, 2020 Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants® Announces May 7, 2020
- Jan 8, 2020 Don’t Miss Our Interview with Business Talk Radio - 30 min Interview Jan 8, 2020
- Dec 4, 2019 Business Talk Radio Interview Dec 4, 2019
- Oct 10, 2019 Sales Training Class Oct 10, 2019
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Operations and Running the Business
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- Apr 9, 2024 Fifteen Steps to Start a Business in Arkansas Apr 9, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024 Industry 4.0 and Your Business Mar 22, 2024
- Aug 11, 2023 How Remote Jobs Can Benefit Your Small Business Aug 11, 2023
- Jun 5, 2023 Confrontation and Small Business Jun 5, 2023
- May 5, 2023 Accountability Matters May 5, 2023
- Apr 5, 2021 Candidate Prescreening Tips Apr 5, 2021
- Jan 9, 2021 Why Processes Are Important Jan 9, 2021
- Jun 29, 2020 Calendaring and Prioritization Jun 29, 2020
- Sep 19, 2019 Attitude Drives Success Sep 19, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 Resources for Starting and Running a Small Business Jul 10, 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 Questions for Small Businesses Jun 4, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Foundational Processes May 28, 2019
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Processes
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- May 3, 2024 Email Marketing for Small Businesses May 3, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024 Industry 4.0 and Your Business Mar 22, 2024
- Jan 19, 2022 Technology and Business Systems Jan 19, 2022
- Jan 9, 2021 Why Processes Are Important Jan 9, 2021
- Jun 29, 2020 Calendaring and Prioritization Jun 29, 2020
- Aug 5, 2019 Lead Follow-up and Why It Is Important to a Small Business Aug 5, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Foundational Processes May 28, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019 Are You Inspecting What You Expect Apr 10, 2019
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Recruiting
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- Sep 18, 2023 Interview Tips for Small Businesses Sep 18, 2023
- Aug 11, 2021 Recruiting 101 - Virtual Event Aug 11, 2021
- Apr 5, 2021 Candidate Prescreening Tips Apr 5, 2021
- Jul 2, 2020 Recruiting through LinkedIn Jul 2, 2020
- Apr 2, 2020 Recruiting and Hiring Apr 2, 2020
- Mar 2, 2020 Recruiting Resources for Small Businesses Mar 2, 2020
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Retention
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- May 3, 2024 Email Marketing for Small Businesses May 3, 2024
- Apr 23, 2021 Customer Retention and Why it’s Important for Your Business Apr 23, 2021
- Feb 19, 2021 Customer Acquisition Costs Five Times More than Customer Retention Feb 19, 2021
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SWOT
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- Jul 10, 2024 3rd Quarter Business Planning Checklist Jul 10, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024 Fifteen Steps to Start a Business in Arkansas Apr 9, 2024
- Oct 27, 2023 Surviving Start-Up Oct 27, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023 4th Quarter Checklist for Small Businesses Oct 19, 2023
- Jul 28, 2023 Competing Against Big Corporations Jul 28, 2023
- Mar 19, 2021 SWOT Analysis for Small Businesses Mar 19, 2021
- Jan 19, 2020 2020 First Quarter Checklist Jan 19, 2020
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Sales
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- Jul 12, 2024 Target Market and Target Audience Jul 12, 2024
- Nov 17, 2023 History of Black Friday Nov 17, 2023
- May 22, 2023 Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Small Businesses May 22, 2023
- Apr 2, 2023 Active Listening and Small Business Apr 2, 2023
- Aug 5, 2020 Lead Generation Aug 5, 2020
- Oct 10, 2019 Sales Training Class Oct 10, 2019
- Aug 5, 2019 Lead Follow-up and Why It Is Important to a Small Business Aug 5, 2019
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Small Business Funding
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- Jun 28, 2024 Funding Options Available for Small Businesses Jun 28, 2024
- May 17, 2023 How to Get a Grant as a Woman in a Small Business May 17, 2023
- Dec 15, 2020 Small Business Loan and Grant Resources for COVID-19 Dec 15, 2020
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Small Business Guide
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- Apr 23, 2024 Instagram Basics for Small Businesses Apr 23, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 Alignable Basics for Small Businesses Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Facebook Basics for Small Businesses Jan 12, 2024
- Sep 22, 2023 Websites Made Easier Sep 22, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 YouTube Basics for Small Businesses Apr 19, 2023
- Jun 22, 2022 Watch out for these Scams and Spam Targeted to Small Businesses Jun 22, 2022
- May 7, 2021 Covid-19 Resources for Small Businesses 2021 May 7, 2021
- Mar 1, 2021 COVID-19 Resources Mar 1, 2021
- Dec 15, 2020 Small Business Loan and Grant Resources for COVID-19 Dec 15, 2020
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Small Business Resources
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- Apr 23, 2024 Instagram Basics for Small Businesses Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024 Fifteen Steps to Start a Business in Arkansas Apr 9, 2024
- Mar 14, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for Your Small Business Mar 14, 2024
- Feb 2, 2024 Securing your Vendors Feb 2, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024 Guide to Social Media for Small Businesses Jan 24, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 Alignable Basics for Small Businesses Jan 23, 2024
- Nov 10, 2023 Maintaining Integrity in Your Small Business Nov 10, 2023
- Oct 27, 2023 Surviving Start-Up Oct 27, 2023
- Sep 22, 2023 Websites Made Easier Sep 22, 2023
- Aug 14, 2023 One Hundred Years of Women’s Rights in the Financial World Aug 14, 2023
- Aug 11, 2023 How Remote Jobs Can Benefit Your Small Business Aug 11, 2023
- Jul 31, 2023 Discover the Best Paths to Finding the Perfect Business Name Jul 31, 2023
- Jul 28, 2023 Competing Against Big Corporations Jul 28, 2023
- Jun 15, 2023 Linguistics and Small Businesses Jun 15, 2023
- May 17, 2023 How to Get a Grant as a Woman in a Small Business May 17, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 YouTube Basics for Small Businesses Apr 19, 2023
- Dec 28, 2022 Artificial Intelligence and Small Business Dec 28, 2022
- Nov 14, 2022 Social Media and Small Business Nov 14, 2022
- Jun 22, 2022 Watch out for these Scams and Spam Targeted to Small Businesses Jun 22, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022 Connect with Us Mar 29, 2022
- Aug 11, 2021 Recruiting 101 - Virtual Event Aug 11, 2021
- Jul 5, 2021 Marketing 101 - Virtual Event Jul 5, 2021
- May 7, 2021 Covid-19 Resources for Small Businesses 2021 May 7, 2021
- Mar 1, 2021 COVID-19 Resources Mar 1, 2021
- Dec 15, 2020 Small Business Loan and Grant Resources for COVID-19 Dec 15, 2020
- Dec 11, 2020 Bye 2020, Hello 2021 Dec 11, 2020
- Aug 5, 2020 Lead Generation Aug 5, 2020
- Mar 2, 2020 Recruiting Resources for Small Businesses Mar 2, 2020
- Jul 10, 2019 Resources for Starting and Running a Small Business Jul 10, 2019
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Social Media Guide
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- Apr 23, 2024 Instagram Basics for Small Businesses Apr 23, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024 Guide to Social Media for Small Businesses Jan 24, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024 Alignable Basics for Small Businesses Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Facebook Basics for Small Businesses Jan 12, 2024
- Jun 6, 2023 Linkedin Basics for Small Businesses Jun 6, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 YouTube Basics for Small Businesses Apr 19, 2023
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Strategic Planning
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- Jul 10, 2024 3rd Quarter Business Planning Checklist Jul 10, 2024
- Nov 10, 2023 Maintaining Integrity in Your Small Business Nov 10, 2023
- Oct 27, 2023 Surviving Start-Up Oct 27, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023 4th Quarter Checklist for Small Businesses Oct 19, 2023
- Aug 15, 2022 UA Cossatot Community Navigator Network and Comprehensive Consulting Solutions Have Partnered to Offer Business Consulting to Small Businesses in Sevier County Aug 15, 2022
- Jul 1, 2021 Business Planning - Virtual Event In Partnership with the Fayetteville Public Library Jul 1, 2021
- Mar 19, 2021 SWOT Analysis for Small Businesses Mar 19, 2021
- Jan 19, 2020 2020 First Quarter Checklist Jan 19, 2020
- Nov 27, 2019 2020 Business Planning Nov 27, 2019
