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...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 list.1. Pressure from their customers who may be the end users of a product or the next link in their supply chain. More and more organisations that include some of the world's largest organisations...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 the business blogging? Big time corporations and small time entrepreneurs alike are now successfully blogging to make money and the use of this platform for promotional purposes is only increasing. In fact, for anyone looking to start an online business, this particular platform is usually the first choice to based their marketing operations. At what point did this shift take place and what occurred to encourage companies large and small, both online and off, to adopt this strategy?Here are 5 subtle shifts that occurred in the minds and the habits of consumers that have paved the way for the acceptance of business blogging as part of our mainstream economy.Internet is Becoming a 'Way of Life"We are now transferring our off-line needs to the easily available internet and the need to 'connect' with others is certainly one of those needs! With the growing popularity of online social networking more people have now been attracted to the...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 could cost your business its very existence. When you combine security, accuracy, efficiency and ease of...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 are all effective approaches, but why not consider some unconventioal marketing tools. Take for...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 service training. Tim has helped participants from organisations such as SWIFT and UBS achieve peak levels of personal performance. For more information please visit Leadership Training. (ArticlesBase SC #3024098) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - 5 Real Benefits Your Business Will Get With Sales Training Courses 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
If you're starting your own flower business, then you have specific needs that must be addressed before moving forward. For starters, you need to know the types of flowers that you wish to sell. Different types require alternative...more
In the world of marketing, you have less than 3 seconds to grab the attention of the reader for them to take the next step towards your product. The same holds true in article marketing. A great headline can lead to sales success and a poor...more
Author: Dan ToombsSmall business owners everywhere know how difficult and expensive it can be to get their name around. This article is aimed at those businesses that work within their own community and deal directly with the general public and...more
It is hard enough to keep a business profitable, much more run an effective marketing campaign. For many startup and small business owners, the one pitfall they usually fall over is creating unsuccessful marketing materials. Contrary to popular...more
5 Principals to Choose Best Logo Design for your Business By: thelogobakers About the Author The Logobakers is one such custom logo design company which follow all the above principals and helps you choose the best logo...more