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On June 24, 2022, SMALL BUSINESS EXPO – NEW YORK CITY is going to bring together leading industry experts and vendors to teach small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups the latest technologies entering the marketplace. The expo will showcase trends, systems, and processes small businesses can learn and implement to improve their operations.

In addition to learning these new technologies, you will also meet vendors and form relationships with companies addressing a range of industries. You will meet experts on social media and marketing, web services, finance, healthcare, government, non-profit, hospitality, and many others.

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TECHSPO Atlanta 2022 Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS)
June 30, 2022, Atlanta, Georgia

TECHSPO Atlanta is a two-day technology expo returning June 30th to July 1st, 2022 at the luxurious The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. TECHSPO Atlanta brings together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology.

New York City Small Business Expo 2022
June 24, 2022, New York City

Small Business Expo is America’s Largest Business to Business Trade Show, Conference, Educational & Networking Event for Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups. It is the most anticipated event of the year to take strategic action to immediately improve and grow your Small Business. If you are serious about starting or growing your business, Small Business Expo is a must-attend event for you. Register today, it’s FREE!

This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends.

You can see a full list of events, contest and award listings or post your own events by visiting the Small Business Events Calendar.

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This article, "Experience The Latest Small Business Technologies at Small Biz Expo NYC" was first published on Small Business Trends

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Some of life’s funniest moments are completely accidental. That’s definitely the case when it comes to some of the funniest and most hilarious signs. Whether they arose from careless design, normal wear and tear or human intervention, a funny sign fail can bring smiles to faces while causing inconvenience or even lost business for an establishment. It’s hard not to take these silly signs literally and laugh at the humorous faux pas.

No matter what they were supposed to say, we can’t help but be grateful for the mistakes on these funny sign fails. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely the business owner enjoyed the mistaken advertisement quite as much. What else can you do but laugh at the funny sign fails?

This sign for a fencing academy doesn’t include any typos or formatting mistakes, but we can’t help but think the business owner might not have delivered their intended message, either. Or maybe it was. Covid-related craziness left plenty of people wanting to stab somebody, after all.

Some of the funniest signs ended up that way thanks to a clever prankster. In this advertisement for a charitable drive, someone thought they’d be smart and shorten the word “shoes.” It might not be what the clothing drive is looking for, but this funny sign fail is sure more entertaining.

A missing letter can completely transform the message of a sign. We doubt the owner of this store intended to verbally assault its customers when it hung this sign on its storefront. Will patrons laugh at the funny sign, or will they run in the opposite direction?

Lighted signs are notorious for some of the funniest sign fails. All it takes is a blown bulb or two, and the message can change from a company’s name to something far funnier. Such was the case for this Goodyear sign. Is that you, Macho Man Randy Savage? Ooooh yeah! Now, that’s a funny sign fail!

Restaurant signs are some of the most visible, and restaurants’ funny sign fails are some of the best sign fails. Whether it was a design error or a burned-out light bulb, we appreciate the mishaps that created these hilarious and fun displays, no matter what they were supposed to say.

After a long day on the road, nothing sounds better than taking a hot meal and a relaxing soak in a hot tub. Why not save time and take that bath in some scrumptious gravy like the one described in this funny picture. It’s great for your complexion!

Another sign fail caused by faulty light bulbs. Somehow we don’t think A&W patrons are showing up for some mouthwatering cans of burgers and fries. At least it has a long shelf life!

We get that McDonald’s loves its Golden Arches logo, but whoever designed this sign needed to take a second look at the message. Since when are rodents on the official menu at this restaurant? And isn’t $10 a little steep for a sack of vermin?

Faulty light bulbs strike again in this interesting example of a sign fail. The Dynasty Buffet owner should have stocked up on some extra bulbs to avoid what was only bound to happen eventually. Welcome, it’s the nasty buffet!

Stores are filled with so many signs, it’s only natural that a few of them will have some errors. Fortunately for all of us, some of these failed store signs result in a laugh and a smile.

Another example of a graphic designer who wasn’t paying attention, we wonder if anybody bothered to read this sign fail before displaying this advertisement for lemons. Making orange juice? Pucker up, buttercup!

Somebody at this store got a little too anxious to display their “yellow” bananas. Fortunately for this business owner, this sign fail will be corrected in a couple of more days. We wonder how many comments the grocer got.

A likely printing error led to this fun sign fail from Target. Shoppers will be so grateful to know they saved an extra nothing off of those yellow tortillas. Somebody obviously needs to read what they print before they hang it.

In yet another hilarious case of a faulty neon lightbulb, this liquor store’s sign now welcomes its customers with an invitation to die. What exactly are they putting in that booze, anyway?

Who doesn’t love some good toilet humor? It’s just a funny subject. After all, everybody uses the facilities at some point during the day. Even better is accidental toilet humor caused by convenient sign fails.

We know the graphic designer who created this sign from Home Depot didn’t intend it to be used for restrooms, but we’re sure glad it was! Was this sign selected at random, or was it employees showcasing their personality?

OK, so this sign wasn’t displayed in a toilet, but it sure creates some effective toilet humor. In fact, we have to wonder if the fluorescent lights themselves weren’t displaying a sense of humor in choosing to burn out in such a hilarious sequence. Is there a line for the restroom at Walgreen’s?

Then you have the sign fails that occur because the graphic designer speaks a different language and terms get mistranslated. We have to believe that’s what happened when this sign was created. Surely nobody is concerned about atomic bombs sneaking into the restroom… or are they?

We’ve all been tempted to take control over a bathroom in the workplace. Sometimes you just need a little extra privacy than what a stall can provide. It looks like an employee named Ben figured out how to score that coveted privacy by altering this sign. Is this a sign fail, or a sign win?

Sign fails like these and plenty of others might be hilarious to read, but they can become horror stories for small business owners. Be sure and always check your signage – including sign font, graphics, alignment and spacing – before printing it and especially before displaying it, or a sign fail could happen to you.

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This article, "16 Sign Fails" was first published on Small Business Trends

Read more: https://smallbiztrends.com/2022/05/sign-fails.html

Running a successful business requires a variety of skills. Some entrepreneurs prioritize creativity. Others need strong leadership skills. And it’s always worth trying to improve in all these areas. Here are tips from members of the online small business community for building your entrepreneurial skills.

Entrepreneurs come from all backgrounds and have a huge array of skills. But there are some similarities that many successful business owners share. Ivan Widjaya of SMB CEO shares some in this post. And BizSugar members shared their own thoughts on the post here.

Every entrepreneur needs strong leadership skills. But even if you have a solid foundation, you need to constantly improve to keep your team efficient and effective. Marty Zwilling of Startup Professionals Musings offers tips for evolving your leadership style in this post.

Creativity is a major asset for business owners, but it tends to come in waves. When you’re not feeling inspired, you still need to produce content. So check out this Strella Social Media post by Rachel Strella for tips on overcoming writer’s block.

Building trust is an essential factor in any relationship, including those with prospects and clients. If your goal is to turn more of those leads into customers, read the tips in this Jeff Bullas post by Erik Emanuelli.

It takes skill to come up with the perfect business idea. But sometimes, you need a little inspiration. Then you can use your other skills to execute an existing idea. This JoyWallet post by Sara Coleman includes 18 legitimate ideas for making money online.

Do you have what it takes to be a successful freelancer? There are plenty of ways to use your existing skills in this industry. But it may help to learn more about the landscape of freelance work. In this Blogging Wizard post, Nicola Bleu lists several relevant stats for freelancers. And BizSugar members offered their own thoughts here.

Every entrepreneur has unique skills that set them apart. In this Algrim.co post, Patrick Algrim goes over questions to best determine the answer to this question. Though geared at job interviews, the questions can also help entrepreneurs narrow down their most valuable skills.

Running a successful business isn’t just about your own skills – it’s also about finding team members whose skills compliment your own. So how can you find these superstar employees? Mary Kyamko details seven hiring strategies for retail businesses in this Crowdspring post.

You need strong communication skills to work with clients from different countries. But expanding to international markets can dramatically increase your profitability. Harry and Sally Vaishnav of Small Biz Viewpoints dive into this concept here. And the BizSugar community commented further here.

No matter what type of business you run, prioritizing your own wellness is a must. This includes getting enough sleep. Lack of rest can lead to overwhelm and make it difficult to reach your potential. It may even make you sick. Check out this Mostly Blogging post by Janice Wald for more on the subject.

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This article, "10 Tips for Honing Essential Entrepreneurial Skills" was first published on Small Business Trends

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This month there are some great online businesses available for sale that are established, proven, and innovative. Some of them also have a physical presence that seamlessly combine the digital world to ensure the future viability of their operations.

If you want to be part of the cryptocurrency world, one of the businesses that are for sale is a cryptocurrency mining farm. This business has some great cash flow, solid gross revenue, and huge potential for growth.

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From crypto mining to a plant farm nursery, here are this month’s online businesses for sale from BizBuySell.

This Industrial Cryptocurrency Mining Farm is turn-key ready in a state-of-the-art highly automated, monitored, and secured facility. The facility has 32 KWs of current power capacity and it has potential expansion capacity for another 32 KWs. The sale includes control of all related platforms and mining technology.

The business is located in Atlanta, GA with a price of $2,500,000. The gross revenue is $430,000 with a cash flow of $1,400,000.

Established in 2015, this Online Wakesurfing Retailer manufactures ballasts. The company is currently ranked number one in wake surf on Amazon and it is the #1 brand in the industry for ballast bags. The revenue for the business is generated from online sales (85%) and government contracts (15%). The seller will offer 6 months of support and training along with a high-end website and social media with over 30k followers.

The business is located in Chandler, AZ with an asking price of $600,000. The gross revenue is $1,00,000 with a cash flow of $120,000.

You can license this eCommerce with its World’s 1st Patented Health, Fitness Product with great revenue and cash flow. You can own the U.S. market by licensing the product and two trademarks as the world’s first and only patented Far Infrared Heated Health, Fitness and Anti-Aging sauna. This a proven business model with great potential in the wellness/fitness industry. It generated $1.7 million in its first 15 months, and it is slated to profit more than $900k in the next year.

This is an online business that is currently asking $600,000 with gross revenue of $1,590,914 and a cash flow of $499,913.

This well, established and growing Plant Farm Nursery has been in operation since 1983. This is a business with an eCommerce website, mail order and a 12,000 national customer base that is currently gaining 6,000 annually. The owner is looking to slow down and is offering multiple sale options along with financing with 50% down and $5,500 per month.

This business is located in Mulberry, AZ with an asking price of $8,000,000. The gross revenue is $800,000 with a cash flow o $750,000.

The growth of e-waste makes this End-of-Life (EOL) Asset Management company a great opportunity for the future. Multiple revenue streams make this business recession-proof as e-waste is generated all the time. Some of the additional ways you can make money include repairing and selling equipment, selling parts, and recycling the component metals and plastics to be sold as the foundation material for new electronics.

The business is located in Roanoke, VA with an asking price of $1,200,000. The gross revenue is $710,000 with a cash flow of $36,000.

Established in 2016 this OmniChannel Consumer Electronics Co. offers four brands of consumer electronics (CE) products. And with an average order value of $89, the company has a sales figure of more than $13 million. There are 23 models and more than 35 SKUs in the highly lucrative CE segment with sales channels that now include Amazon, Shopify websites, eBay, Walmart, Lowes, Target, BestBuy, Ingram Micro and other online stores.

The business is located in Tampa, FL with an asking price of $13,500,000. The gross revenue is $13,122,316 and a cash flow of $2,682,367.

As digital media goes, this Online Media Company has more than 665,000 monthly users and daily newsletter subscribers of more than 250,000. The platform creates curated content for women addressing sustainable lifestyles for moms, working professionals and high earners are looking for. And since it has been in business since 2014, it has experienced 35%-50% Year over Year Growth each year. The revenue comes from advertiser earnings (85%) and the remainder 15% from direct advertising campaigns.

The business is located in Tampa, FL with an asking price of $10,500,00. The gross revenue is $2,548,654 and cash flow of $1,831,593.

Since 2008 this E-commerce and Wholesale Automotive Part & Accessories business has managed to be known for stocking highly desirable and hard-to-source automotive parts and accessories. This has allowed the company to grow and has moved to a larger facility to support the growth. The business is SBA pre-qualified, and the seller will stay on to consult on negotiated terms.

The business is located in San Bernardino, CA with an asking price of $450,000. The gross revenue is $1,384,063 with a cash flow of $263,000.

Manage the backend of eCommerce with this SaaS – Amazon & eBay Drop Shipping Automation Tool. With seven years of being in business, this tool automates daily tasks for eBay and Amazon sellers in North America and Europe. The tool performs a range of tasks including uploading tracking numbers, sending automatic messages to clients, and helping build attractive titles. It is growing Year on Year with little to no marketing and very low churn.

The business is located in New York, NY with an asking price of $1,900,000. The gross revenue is $486,000 with a cash flow of $387,000.

Established in 2014, this Gold Panning & Supply Company has one-off and subscription sales along with national retailer wholesale customers. The company is a gold panning and gold nugget panning paydirt company. It specializes in precious metal ore and paydirt, natural jewelry-grade gold nuggets. There is a retail business on several websites along with eBay and Amazon stores. The wholesale business serves national retailers with gold panning supplies.

The business is located in Colorado with an asking price of $350,000. The gross revenue is $350,000 with a cash flow of $150,000.

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This article, "10 Online Businesses for Sale in May" was first published on Small Business Trends

Read more: https://smallbiztrends.com/2022/05/online-businesses-for-sale-may-2022.html