10 Days of Commonly Overlooked Must-Haves For Small Businesses

For the next 10 days we will be discussing the must-haves for small buisnesses in 2023.

1. Verified Online Listings

2. The Right Legal Formation

3. A Well-Designed Website

4. Custom Business Email

5. Business Phone

6. Location Tags

7. CRM System

8. Billing and Invoicing Software

9. Mobile Card Readers

10. Financial Tools

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Small business owners and startup founders have a lot on their plate. While you might be starting, say, a photography business because you’re an experienced photographer, or running a dog wash business because you love animals, that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily a master at every facet of your business. From accounting and billing to operations and marketing, there are a number of small business must-haves that, well, many don’t have.

So, we put together a list of the most small business must-haves, which many unknowingly lack, to help you put your business on good footing and on the map. With these simple, yet commonly overlooked tips and tools you can improve your process, increase efficiency and turn a higher profit.

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DAY #1

1. Verified Online Listings

Every business has an online presence, including listings in business directories whether they set them up or not. Oftentimes, if your business has been around for a bit, someone might have already set up accounts on your behalf, from Google Business Profile to Yelp and any other relevant directories to your business and its industry. While it might sound like a good thing that the work has been done f

or you, that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything left for you to do. To start, check the leading online directories, such as Google Business Profile, to see if there is a live listing for your business. If so, claim the listing so that you obtain control of the listing. This lets you verify the listing and ensure that it provides accurate information as well as enables you to reply to reviews.

If your business doesn’t yet have a listing, create your listing—your business can take advantage of the free marketing it provides so that you can get found online and get more customers. To search for your business, claim an existing listing or create a new one for free, visit Google

Need help with creating your verified listings on Google and 70 of the most popular search engines? Contact your BWSN business branding consultant for more information.