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Owners of small businesses know that it’s no easy ride. Without the massive resources in terms of finances and personnel, it is small businesses that are the canary in the coal mine when things get tough. So without further ado, here are our top 5 challenges small business owners face.

There are myriad ways that travel can help small businesses. Making new connections, nurturing those you already have, and discovering first hand what your market looks like are just a few.

Recruiting talent can be a challenge especially if, as a small business owner, you don’t have much experience in the matter apart from what you went through as a former employee yourself. However, this is not to say that it can’t be done. You just have to approach it diligently and earnestly if you want to make sure you hire the right people.

When it comes to free management tools for small businesses, it's fair to say the market is pretty crowded — and that's not necessarily a good thing. Lacking in features or short in substance, a lot of the free options can be fiddly, awkward, and frustrating to use.

Project management is a must-tool for businesses of any size. And when it comes to managing a business, effectiveness and efficiency, it’s never about size - it's about working smart.