Larry Alton

Larry Alton is a professional blogger, writer and researcher who contributes to a number of reputable online media outlets and news sources. A graduate of Iowa Sate University, he's now a full-time freelance writer and business consultant. Currently, Larry writes for Entrepreneur.com, HuffingtonPost.com, and Business.com, among others. In addition to journalism, technical writing and in-depth research, he’s also active in his community and spends weekends volunteering with a local non-profit literacy organization and rock climbing. He pursued his undergraduate degree in English Literature and transitioned to freelance writing full-time upon graduation. The years he spent studying and working the corporate daily grind prepared him well for his work with various companies ranging from small, locally-owned shops to Fortune 500 firms. A featured writer with numerous national publications, he’s positioned himself at the top of the tech writing field and is known for “translating” industry jargon into easily digestible, readable content. Particularly interesting fields for Larry include digital media, thought leadership, any and all things Android and iOS, entrepreneurship, and social media.

Coworking Trends: Small Businesses Enter the Fray

Easy Ways You Can Turn Coworking Space Into Success for your Business

Co working spaces are growing as more people work remotely.

Jun 6, 2019

How to Get a Client to Pay an Invoice

The A -Z of Dealing with a Customer who Doesn’t Pay

Customers not paying their invoice? Here is what you can do.

Mar 27, 2019

What Millennials Want - 6 Things

How to Gain Millennial Customers: 6 Things They Want From Your Brand

Do you know what Millennials want? Well, drop your preconceived notions and discover the 6 things that Millennials really want from your small business.

Jun 12, 2018

How to Save Money to Start a Business

Apply These 7 Techniques To Save Money for Your Business Startup

Getting a business off the ground could be held up if you lack funding. Get around that issue with these tips on how to save money to start a business.

Jun 3, 2018

Life After Business Failure: What to Do After Your First Business Fails

The Next 5 Things You Should do After a Business Failure

Is there life after business failure? Of course! If your business fails, you?ll want to follow these steps, at a minimum, to begin your recovery.

Jan 22, 2018

7 Client Relationship Management Strategies

7 Strategies for Better Managing Client Relationships

Building client relationships is one of the most valuable tasks you can have. Consider these client relationship management strategies to start.

Jul 27, 2017

Small Business Debt Collection Tips

6 Steps to Successfully Collect on a Small Business Debt

You have a right to collect the money you?re owed. The key is in how you approach these situations. Here are some small business debt collection tips.

May 24, 2017

4 Signs That You Must Pivot or Collapse

4 Signs That You Must Pivot or Collapse

Many a failed venture could have been successful if the owner would have simply understood and recognized the signs that you must pivot.

May 22, 2017

Is it Okay to Bring Your Spouse on a Business Trip?

Is it Okay to Bring Your Spouse on a Business Trip?

Traveling solo for business can be lonely ? however, there are some things you should think about before you bring your spouse on a business trip.

Apr 28, 2017

CSR Marketing: The Role of CSR in Branding

The Role of CSR in Marketing and Branding

Corporate social responsibility is very important to the overall health of your organization ? especially from a CSR marketing and branding perspective.

Apr 19, 2017

Niche Mistakes - 7 Ways Your Niche Could Be Wrong for Your Business

7 Ways Your Niche Could Be Wrong for Your Business

Why is choosing the right niche market so important, and how can you tell if it?s wrong? Here are 7 niche mistakes to watch out for.

Oct 4, 2016

7 Sources of Entrepreneur Inspiration

7 Ways to Get Inspired as an Entrepreneur

Where do you go to find your business inspiration? Not feeling inspired lately? A list like this can help you find that drive.

Aug 5, 2016