Category: small business

7 Problems of Small Scale Businesses

Rachel JacksonAugust 15, 2018Leave a Comment

Problem and solution Scrabble pieces, Fishbowl Inventory BlogMany small scale businesses have difficulty surviving because they’re working with limited resources and manpower. These obstacles prevent smaller businesses from reaching their highest potential. By addressing these common problems with a strategy or a backup plan, your small scale business will be less likely to stumble on its way to success. (more…)

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Rachel is a mother of 2 beautiful boys. She loves to hike and write about traveling, education, and business. She is a Senior Content Manager at Populationof, an online resource with information about demographic statistics of world population.

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How to Build a Subscription-Based Business

Avery PhillipsJuly 04, 2018Leave a Comment

How to build a subscription-based business, Fishbowl BlogBacked-up inventory, debt not paying itself off, head in hands wondering what to do — it’s a common experience among many business owners. At the end of the day, it’s really the most common reason any business ends up failing — because income isn’t thought out or protected, according to The Hartford. However, some business owners are changing their way of doing things. A more reasonable way to start a business may be with a subscription-based model.

A subscription-based business model can save you money and eliminate risk. Now, it’s understandable if this sounds odd or deterring. After all, outside of something like Netflix, how many subscription models does the average person buy into or rely upon? Regardless of your lack of participation in such things, it may be a better idea than you think, and this is why. (more…)

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Bio: Avery T. Phillips is a freelance human being with too much to say. She loves nature and examining human interactions with the world, especially when it comes to business, tech, and workplace safety. Comment or reach out @A_Taylorian with any questions or suggestions.

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3 Reasons Why You Need a Financial Advisor

Avery PhillipsApril 30, 2018Leave a Comment

Balanced inventory levels keep more money in your hands, Fishbowl Inventory BlogIt’s always a little bit of a gamble to know how much of a product you need in stock, as predicting what will sell is risky. If you find yourself wondering how much of a product will sell, how much to manufacture, and what risks regarding product production are manageable, then it may be wise to enlist a financial advisor to work with.

There are a lot of reasons a financial advisor may be smart to enlist, especially as someone concerned with inventory. Not only will they help you keep your finances in order, but they’ll help you make smart decisions related to how much you keep in stock and what price you sell your products at. They can help you work out budgets for product manufacturing, ordering, and stocking as well. Here are three reasons it may be good and beneficial for you to enlist a financial manager. (more…)

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Bio: Avery T. Phillips is a freelance human being with too much to say. She loves nature and examining human interactions with the world, especially when it comes to business, tech, and workplace safety. Comment or reach out @A_Taylorian with any questions or suggestions.

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5 Shipping Tips for Entrepreneurs

Kara MastersonDecember 18, 2017Leave a Comment

More and more young people are starting businesses around the country. This is great, but many admit that starting a business is no easy task, including ones that involve shipping. There is a lot to deal with and a lot that could go wrong. The following are five tips that could help entrepreneurs in the shipment world. (more…)

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Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and enjoys writing and spending time with her dog, Max.

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How Fishbowl Helps Hardware Stores

Robert LockardNovember 08, 2017Leave a Comment

Work tools, Fishbowl Inventory BlogThe Business Journal recently published an article entitled “Local Hardware Stores Adapting to New Era of Competition.” It offers an intriguing look at the current position of hardware stores as they work to hold onto older customers while also educating and appealing to younger customers who are not as familiar with a DIY mentality.

The article mentions Fishbowl CMO Kirk Tanner when it discusses how companies can use inventory management software to plan for fluctuations in demand: (more…)

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks, and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.

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Fishbowl Partner Makes It onto the Inc. 5000

Robert LockardSeptember 01, 2017Leave a Comment

ebs Associates logo, Fishbowl BlogFishbowl is proud to partner with a number of excellent companies, and it’s especially gratifying to see them earn prestigious honors. For example, ebs Associates recently made it onto the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States. This is their first time appearing on that list, and they came in at #3765. (more…)

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Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks, and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.

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Entrepreneur Essentials: 3 Tips to Help You Get Started in the Production Process

Emma SturgisAugust 30, 2017Leave a Comment

Modernize your inventory management system with Fishbowl, Fishbowl BlogIf you’re organized and like to get things done in a professional manner while paying attention to details, then starting a production business might be the best career for you. Before starting your business, according to Entrepreneur magazine, you need to find the proper location that is large enough for the supplies that you need to keep on hand and the equipment that you’ll need to use during the production process. There are a few tips to keep in mind so that you are a success in production. (more…)

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Managing a Warehouse? 5 Steps to Management Success

Eileen O'ShanassyAugust 02, 2017Leave a Comment

Maximize your warehouse production processes with these 4 tactics, Fishbowl BlogSuccessfully managing a warehouse can be a challenging endeavor for anyone. There will be unique challenges you may be unlikely to come across in other situations. Nevertheless, any practical management experience shouldn’t be difficult to apply towards running a warehouse specifically.

If you are an entrepreneur with no prior experience, taking an introductory course in management at your local community college, or even online degree programs from WGU could be very beneficial in helping you learn the foundational skills you’ll find useful.

With that said, the best kind of experience is the kind you learn on the job. This article will cover five steps that are most critical to your success in managing a warehouse. (more…)

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How to Save a Startup

Robert LockardJune 07, 2017Leave a Comment

David K. Williams is the CEO of Fishbowl, Fishbowl BlogFishbowl CEO David K. Williams is back on the air, this time appearing on the SalesFounders podcast. Spend the next 41 minutes (or 27 minutes if you play it at 1.5x speed) listening to his valuable insights into entrepreneurship and the specific steps he took to save a struggling startup and turn it into an industry leader. Click the link above to listen to the podcast.

It’s amazing how down to earth and conversational he is when you hear him speak. In this podcast, Williams explains: (more…)

Robert Lockard

Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks, and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.

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Listen to Fishbowl’s CEO Speak in a Podcast

Robert LockardMay 10, 2017Leave a Comment

David K. Williams is the CEO of Fishbowl, Fishbowl BlogDavid K. Williams, Chairman and CEO of Fishbowl, is always in the limelight. Whether it’s writing weekly articles for Forbes or appearing on podcasts and in other media, he’s constantly sharing his insights into being a great leader, building a profitable business, and helping other companies with Fishbowl’s business automation platform.

He recently spoke with Gordon Whitehead on the Leaders247 podcast, and he covered all sorts of personal and professional topics. It’s approximately 47 minutes long, and it’s well worth a listen. Just click the link above to visit the Leaders247 website and check out Williams’ words of wisdom.

Here are some of the highlights of the podcast: (more…)

Robert Lockard

Robert Lockard is a copywriter with Fishbowl. He writes for several blogs about inventory management, manufacturing, QuickBooks, and small business. Fishbowl is the #1-requested manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks users. Robert enjoys running, reading, writing, spending time with his wife and children, and watching movies.

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