Rob Starr

Rob Starr is a Staff Writer for Small Business Trends. He is a graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto. He graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. His print credentials include employment with various Toronto area newspapers and three works of fiction–The Apple Lady (2004), Creekwater (2006) and Sophistry By Degrees (2008) published by Stonegarden Press In California.

His online work includes thousands of web pages, blogs and articles and he’s edited several works of fiction for writers including Gareth Powell in the UK. He also works as a content strategist/manager in New York City and a freelance journalist with Small Business Trends.

10 Ways to Boost Employee Satisfaction

10 Ways to Boost Employee Satisfaction

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Dec 12, 2019 52 Shares

What is Employee Relationship Management?

What is Employee Relationship Management?

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Dec 10, 2019 24 Shares

What is Holiday Pay and Should You Offer It?

What is Holiday Pay and Should You Offer It?

Paying employees extra around the holidays is sometimes the law but also a way to show them you appreciate taking their time to help your business.

Dec 9, 2019 46 Shares

Should You Consider a 4 Day Work Week?

Should You Consider a 4 Day Work Week?

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Dec 5, 2019 47 Shares

12 Retail Marketing Strategies You Haven't Heard Of

12 Retail Marketing Strategies You Shouldn’t Overlook

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Nov 26, 2019 65 Shares

ASG Acquired GatherUp

ASG Acquires SMB Friendly Review Aggregator GatherUp

GatherUp, the local online reputation management tool, has been bought. We caught up with the owner to find out how things might change.

Nov 20, 2019 44 Shares

Is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan Right for Your Small Business?

Is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan Right for Your Small Business?

Giving employees a stake in your business should give them incentive to give their best.

Nov 18, 2019 45 Shares

Business Impact of California Wildfires

California Small Businesses Face Survival Challenge During Wildfires

Wildfires in California prove to be a challenge for small businesses.

Nov 13, 2019 57 Shares

The Glowforge 3D laser printer company has made upgrades promising to quadruple the profits and output of small businesses using their product.

Glowforge Says Its New 3D Printer Technology Will Transform Small Businesses

Glowforge expands the capabilities of 3D printing and the company's founder says it's a big deal for small businesses.

Nov 12, 2019 30 Shares

This Hawaii Veteran Entrepreneur Uses His Small Business, Tin Hut BBQ, to Help Displaced Vets

Tin Hut BBQ Is a Veteran Owned Business Helping Other Veterans in Need

Check out this veteran entrepreneur's success story and how he's using that to give back to his fellow vets.

Nov 8, 2019 44 Shares

Facebook Military and Veterans Hub

Facebook Deploys New Tools for Military and Veteran Entrepreneurs

Facebook provides tools for military members, their families and veterans to improve their businesses or start a business.

Nov 7, 2019 55 Shares

GoDaddy and WooCommerce Integration Big News for Ecommerce Shop Owners

GoDaddy and WooCommerce Introduce Integration for Online Shop Owners

This news could get ecommerce shop owners up and running a lot quicker.

Nov 5, 2019 45 Shares

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