Small Business Big World
New episodes every Tuesday discussing the challenges, adventures and fun of being a small business owner. Each week we'll delve into various small business topics, from real-world DEI considerations to selling your business, using video to market your business, unique benefit offerings for your employees and so much more. Curated by the crew at Paper Trails.
Episodes
43 episodes
Our Podcast's Next Chapter
We’ve enjoyed an amazing journey with our guests, sharing tales of entrepreneurship and the heart that beats within America's small businesses. However, just like any small business owner knows, sometimes you need to take a step back, re-...
Unlocking the Power of CRM Systems for Small Businesses
Unlock the secrets of effective customer relationship management with insights from Jason Atwood of Arkus. You'll discover how CRMs have transformed from simple databases into powerful tools essential for tracking interactions, managing leads, ...
How to Scale a Small Business
Learn how to scale a small business with insights from our guest, Jason Atwood of Arkus. Jason shares his journey from a three-person startup to a flourishing company with over 75 employees. Listen as he emphasizes the crucial importance of cas...
A Beginner's Guide to AI for Small Business
Can AI tools really transform your small business into a powerhouse of efficiency and innovation? Join us as we talk with our Marketing Director, Jon Portanova, and learn how AI is not just a tech buzzword but a valuable ally for your small bus...
What is an ICHRA?
Unlock the power of Individual Contribution Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICRA) and revolutionize your approach to employee benefits! Join us as Ashley McQuade from Venture shares her expertise on how ICRA can transform the way small busin...
Building a Valuable and Sellable Business
Let's talk about building a business that not only thrives but is also primed for a successful sale. We promise you'll gain invaluable insights from our conversation with Denver business coach Steven Kohnke, as we explore strategies that transf...
Crafting Effective PTO Policies
Learn how to craft effective Paid Time Off (PTO) policies with HR consultant Dawn Powell as our guide. Why settle for a generic approach when you can tailor your PTO policy to fit your industry's unique needs? Join us as we talk through the bes...
I've Retired, Now What?
As you prepare for the next chapter of life, what hurdles await you? Join us and special guest Josh Chase from BGA Financial as we unravel the often-overlooked transition into retirement, a significant shift especially challenging for small bus...
The Role of Local Media in Supporting Small Businesses
This week, we sit down with Andrea Tetzlaff, the publisher at MaineBiz, who guides us through the publication's journey from a modest monthly issue in 1994 to a vital resource ...
Creating a Mission Statement, Vision Statement & Core Values for Your Small Business
Unlock the secrets of strategic planning and elevate your small business with insights from Amanda Majewski, Vice President of HCM Services at Higher Level. This episode of Small Busines...
Public Relations Strategies
Unlock the secrets of powerful public relations for small businesses with our special guest, Laura Dolce, the director of the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel Chamber of Commerc...
Legal Landmines and Compliance Essentials
Navigate legal challenges that small businesses face daily with insights from our special guest, attorney Pat Brady of Bergen and Parkinson. Learn how corporate housekeeping and record-keeping, such as maintaining up-to-date bylaws and operatin...
Using Educational Content to Grow Your Social Following
Unlock the secrets to growing your social following with digital marketing expert Matt Diamante from HeyTony Agency! Matt takes us on his journey from a referral-based business to becoming a social media sensat...
Networking Strategies for Small Business Growth
Can networking truly transform your small business? Join us on Small Business Big World as we sit down with Ashley Winslow from Bangor Savings, who brings her wealth of experie...
The Remarkability Formula
Unlock the secrets to standing out in today's crowded digital marketplace with insights from Rich Brooks of Flyte New Media. Rich introduces us to his "Remarkability Formula," a powerful tool comprising ...
SEO Strategies for Small Businesses
Unlock the secrets to online success with our latest episode of Small Business Big World, where we break down the essentials of search engine optimization (SEO) with our very own marketing director, Jon Portanova. Ever wondered how small tweaks...
Security Strategies for Protecting Your Small Business
Are you ready to unlock the secrets to safeguarding your small business? Join us as we sit down with Detective Steve Borst from the Kennebunk Police Department, who shares his insights on essential security measures that every small business ow...
Rising Health Insurance Costs for Small Businesses
Why are small businesses in Maine facing skyrocketing health insurance premiums, and what can they do about it? Join us as we dive into this urgent issue with Connor Kennedy from Acadia Benefit...
HR 101 Essentials for Small Businesses
Unlock the secrets of effective HR management for your small business with our HR consultant Dawn Pahel on "Small Business Big World". Dawn and I dissect these nuances of emp...
Big Insurance Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Commercial insurance isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about safeguarding your business's future. This week on "Small Business, Big World," we sit down with Derek Stevenson...
Using Cash Flow from Your Business to Expand Your Net Worth
Let's talk cash flow and entrepreneurial growth with our guest, Doug Spurling, founder of Waves and Wilderness and Spurling Fitness. In this episode of "Small Business Big World,...
Buying and Selling a Small Business: Insights and Practical Tips
Get ready to talk small business ownership with Pat Brady, an attorney at Bergen Parkinson and a small business owner in Maine. Have you ever wondered how to find the perfect business to buy or wha...
Tips for Traveling for Business
Ever wondered how small business owners manage everything when it comes to traveling for work? Join us as Kortney Nedeau, a small business professional, shares her fascinating journey from her grandfather's shoe leather sales legacy to building...
