A ‘small business’ gets defined as a business that has less than 500 employees. If you are an owner of a small business, then you do not have the luxury of experimenting too much. You have a limited budget and perhaps, less than 50 employees working under you. And added to this is the excessive pressure of reaching your desired goals as quickly as possible. It does not take a rocket scientist to understand that a small business has very little time to make it big. With all the competition breathing down its neck, it has to use all its resources to their maximum potentials.So how can a small business increase its reach and influence with all its meager assets? Here are 5 ways which it can consider to enhance its authority:#1. Indulging in Speaking EngagementsA small business focuses on a certain domain, and it’s natural for its owner to have all the needed expertise. He can use his knowledge to enlighten other people like business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and students. It actually does not matter whether the speaking engagement is free or paid. If an owner is brining himself in front of new people, then he is also brining his small business in front of prospective customers.#2. Attending WorkshopsUnlike a speaking engagement where an owner can talk about his expertise, a workshop allows him to teach people to do a little bit of what he is doing. So a workshop is not only about passing some tips and advices, but also teaching new skills to other people. As an instance, an owner can become a special guest at a local college, and teach on the continuing education level. In this way, an owner can easily educate people about his business and its products and services.#3. Participating in Social MediaSocial media is very important for a small business because it does not demarcate it from a big brand. In social media platforms, every business starts its journey from the same level and has an equal chance at success. But social media is a large and complicated realm. Therefore, the owner should hand over the duties to catapult the social reach to a professional agency. In this way, the business will have better chances of succeeding, and the owner can have a lot of spare time to focus on his other responsibilities.#4. Becoming a News Source ExpertA small business owner needs to contact broadcast outlets like radio stations, TV stations and local newspapers, and offer himself as an interview subject. The owner can share his business stories on the interview. If the interview goes well, then chances are high that he will get called back again. The owner will soon become a go-to expert with lots of important connections, and might also get his own daily segment on a local radio or TV channel.#5. Training Interns and ApprenticesIs there anything better for a small business owner than training the younger generation who wants to follow his example? He can start internship and apprenticeship programmers, and hire aspiring candidates. He can contact unemployment agencies, and train people who are out of work with some new skills. This will increase your reputation in the market, and help you grow quickly.These are the 5 ways by which a small business owner can increase its reach and influence. So what do you think about these points? Will you adopt them and try your luck?