As a professional, entrepreneur, or business owner, you have a lot of expenses to pay out during the course of running your day-to-day operation. And, the smaller your operation, the more your business relies on your to act quickly and manage finances wisely. Here are 5 reasons why you might want to use a Business Credit Card for your business.Business credit card reason #1: Separate accounts. Business finances should be kept separate from the...more
Offering smaller offices a high-security shredding option, the Dahle 20430 is was created for organizations that need a shredder they can place in a centralized location within their office for multiple users. Here are a few reasons you should check out the Dahle 20430 today. 1.) Security. With the high levels of consumer fraud, identity theft, and corporate espionage going on out there in the world today, you honestly can't be too careful...more
As a small businesses, you have unique needs, and it's important to put some serious thought into choosing the right shredder. The Dahle 20404 is a mid-sized, security Level 2 strip-cut shredder that is designed to be centrally placed in your small office and used on an as-needed basis by your team throughout the day. Here are five reasons to consider the Dahle 20404 as your small office shredder. 1.) Capacity: Perfect for centralized placement in a small office with a few different users, the 20404 can shred up to 20 documents at a time, and runs at a pretty decent speed of about 18 feet per minute. What this means is that you will have the capability to shred up to around 400 sheets of paper per day which should be more than enough for the average small business. This is the kind of capacity that will keep your office humming along. 2.) Quiet Operation: Things can sometimes get a little bit cramped in a small office, and it can be difficult to keep distractions to a minimum. In order to reduce the noise factor that is often inherent with shredders, Dahle goes the extra mile and encases the cutting heads of the 20404 in steel, and then places them on rubber shock...more
Reality: According to the SBA, 63% of all small businesses fail in the first 5 years.OUCH! It sounds harsh, but it's true. And having been in business for over 6 years, I can tell you I've seen many colleagues go the way of "have to get a job" in order to put food on the table and take care of their families.And the sad part, many of those...more
There are plenty of ways to market your business today, but few bring the same value and results as joint venture marketing. This process utilizes other related businesses to promote your company and drive targeted traffic your way. Check out these five reasons why joint venture marketing is a good idea for your business.JV Marketing Increases Your...more
The economy is starting to pick up in places but not everywhere. For those looking at new ways to earn a higher income there may have never been a better time to start your own consultancy from scratch. Alistair Grieve from YourConsultancy discusses 5 reasons for and against Independent Consultancies taking off in 2010.Pros - 5 reasons why Independent Consultancies will thrive in 20101. There are, on average less employees in companies than there were a year ago, many organisations have pushed a huge amount of valuable experience out the door and will increasingly have unanswered questions. Companies can agree retainers to ensure that experience can at least be accessed, reducing average cost for them and helping to fund consultants income stream.2. Collaboration software such as BaseCamp, Clienteq and SharePoint are making it easier and easier to keep both Consultants aligned and Clients up to date with progress securely. One of the major benefits of such software in my opinion is that it reduces the risk in an engagement through increased client and management transparency.3. Remote working is getting better all the time. Helped by increasing acceptance of video conferencing,...more
1.Your customers may be end users or part of a supply chain, regardless of which they may insist that you show transparency in your purchasing and if you cannot prove that you trade ethically they may well consider removing you from their suppliers...more
In the earlier stages of the internet we had web-logs which of course grew and transitioned into simply blogs, and now today business blogs! Just how did it happen that sites as obscure as web-logs evolve into a stand alone industry we refer to as...more
5) Compliance. Finally, the fifth reason is a combined benefit of the four previous. Ultimately, compliance is why we manage and maintain records of attendance at all. One false move and you'll end up slapped with a DOL wage and hour suit that...more
If you are just starting out marketing your business on the Internet, chances are you have run across a lot of information on using article directories, search engine optimization and banner exchanges to market your business website. Of course these...more
5 Real Benefits Your Business Will Get With Sales Training Courses By: Tim Millett About the Author Timothy Millett, head trainer at i perform, has extensive expertise in performance training, sales training and customer...more
Have you considered sending some of your team members to sales training courses? If you are involved in sales in any way, you need effective training for your staff. Like all forms of communication, the sales dialogue has a unique purpose and...more