Small business ideas vary, as they depend upon what one could possibly think of launching in the market. Numerous opportunities have been made possible with the emergence of technology and traditional business ingenuity which can add spice to a boring idea. The 6 vital steps to startup a small business are: MARKET RESEARCH: You have to research your potential market to answer these questions:• What you are offering and...more
The SIP Softphone for business has changed the way both small and large companies work and communicate. Gone are the days of ultra-expensive telephony provided by the big service providers. Instead you can operate all of the communication channels in your company from the comfort and convenience of a network of computers. Following are six ways that Internet phone technology has made it possible to become more prepared in today's workplace....more
Marketing is important if you want your business to grow and succeed. You need to market your products, market your business and market your services. There are hundreds of ways you can promote your business and everyone is searching for the most effective ways to do so.There is simply no one size fits all approach when it comes to marketing although there are some tried and tested methods that you may want to consider.The business cardYes, we are living in a digital age and people look to the web for information but do not disregard the simple business card. It is still the quickest and most effective form of promotion. Imagine if you're at an event and you meet a potential client. Chances are he will not remember your website address or mobile number at the end of the night and it isn't very professional to scribble your details on a napkin. On the other hand, if you give him your business card, the likelihood of him calling you after the event is higher. So continue printing business cardsbecause they are still useful and highly effective.Your websiteEvery business should have a website. Create a clean, crisp and professional website that holds all the information...more
Many of us long for summer to return each year. The sunshine, warm weather, outdoor activities, vacations and so much more make it a special time of year. For those who operate a dollar store there are certain tasks that must be handled to make the summer selling season a success. These tasks range from preparing for the hot temperatures to...more
Business communications comprises two main forms – oral and written. However, a great deal of business communications takes place in the written form. Sooner or later, you will have to write reports, press releases, brochures, proposals etc. If that day has arrived, don't go running to a brochure printing company with your written...more
For the small business owner, maintaining accounts can be a bit of a nightmare. With so many chores in running the daily operations there may be limited time to go through the paperwork and reports. Paying accounts and allocating the required resources to debt recovery can also prove to be a difficult task, especially if this is not done in a timely manner.There are some simple procedures that can be put into place to help maintain cashflow, keep track of outstanding debts and make sure the bills get paid on time. The following ideas are suggestions to assist in the daily running of any business and can be adapted to suit your individual circumstances.Daily Tasks Taking care of the daily tasks can assist in end of week and end of month procedures. For instance, invoicing customers as the sale occurs and daily banking (or at least preparing the deposit slip) will mean less time needed to tally everything up at the end of the week. Leaving everything till the end of the month will create a mammoth of bookwork that will be harder to tackle.Maintaining a Filing SystemThe days of the shoe box filing system came to an end in the year 2000. With the introduction of the Goods...more
Build your interpersonal communication skills today and relish from rich relationships tomorrow.6 Tips for Better Interpersonal Business Communication Skills By: Joshua Uebergang About the Author Develop effective communication...more
6 Tips To Use Twitter For Business By: Aashish About the Author An Online Marketing, SEO/SEM Professional and eBusiness Consultant with over 10 years of experience.My personal blog - SEO ColumnMy LinkedIn ProfileTwitter -...more
Marketing is important if you want your business to grow and succeed. You need to market your products, market your business and market your services. There are hundreds of ways you can promote your business and everyone is searching for the most...more
A business lives and thrives on the sales revenue it creates. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can negatively affect your sales. These include consumer buying trends, local and online competition and overall economy. The first step to...more
Business communications comprises two main forms - oral and written. However, a great deal of business communications takes place in the written form. Sooner or later, you will have to write reports, press releases, brochures, proposals etc. If that...more
6 Tips To Find Followers on Twitter Relevant To Your Business By: Aashish About the Author An Online Marketing, SEO/SEM Professional and eBusiness Consultant with over 10 years of experience.My personal blog - SEO ColumnMy...more