If you’re like most business owners you’re always in search of ways to improve your business. Improving growth, leadership, efficiency & creativity – these are common goals that most business owners share. But finding the time and the processes to achieve these goals can be difficult – especially when you have a business to run. One of the easiest ways to stay informed is by following innovative companies and proven business leaders. Naturally, you want to learn from the best, so we’ve outlined seven blogs that you should start reading today!
The Harvard Business Review:
Anything with the name "Harvard" attached to it is a natural winner. HBR describes itself as "THE magazine for decision makers." With resources and leadership tools for business owners and managers of all kinds, it’s a claim they can live up to.
Visit The Harvard Business Review Blog
Google Small Business Blog:
Google’s greatest strength has been taking complicated technologies, ideas, and ways of thinking of truly simplifying them down to their core functions. Google’s Small Business Blog does just that for business owners looking for tips and tricks to get an edge. Bonus: Keeps you updated on Google’s invaluable and always well-done webinars. Visit Google’s Small Business Blog
Chris Brogan:
With 16 years experience in digital business, online networks, and social communities, Brogan is an equitable resource on all things you consume and do through a computer screen. He’s incredibly relatable, and aims to help you succeed through simple internet-based business solutions.
Visit Chris Brogan’s Blog
Seth Godin:
Godin is a personal favorite, because his advice not only applies to business, but also functions as superb life lessons. Godin, like Google, has a clean and simple approach to helping you to improve whatever you seek to to improve. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything.Visit Seth Godin’s Blog
Copyblogger:
With case studies and expert opinions on upcoming marketing and digital trends, Copyblogger is a great resource for your business. Mainly, they aim to help you create incredible and "killer" online content that will engage and keep your users clicking around your domain. Content marketing is key, and Copyblogger has their finger on the pulse. Visit Copyblogger’s Blog
HubSpot:
The software company that coined the term "inbound marketing" and made it wildly popular. The blog is written by their staff, who work around the clock on creating incredibly relevant and sticky marketing content, offering countless examples and best practices for inbound marketing techniques.
Visit Hubspot’s Blog
Killer Startups:
Perhaps the most unique on this list, Killer Startups in a user-driven community of start-up companies that use the digital space as their primary "store front". For anyone working with a startup company, this is a fantastic resource. Visit Killer Startup’s Blog
Never before has it been easier to gain access to crucial insight for your business. The blogs above may, at the very least, provide you with a little insight to help you achieve your goals.
Do you have any blogs that inspire you? If so, please share!