I just wanted to take a quick minute and give a couple of reasons why I think that it's essential in today's market that you market your business through the internet in addition to any other strategy that you choose to use. Personally, I started marketing my business online in September of 2009, and it has changed the way that I think about everything, and definitely transformed my personal results. The biggest thing that it did, however, was...more
Though record and information keeping may look like great time wasters to most small business owners, it is an underground factor that can either make or break your business. If you really want to grow from a small business owner to a big business owner, then you better start taking record and information keeping very serious.Record keeping is the same thing as book keeping. It is just a small part of accounting or financial...more
Every medium to large business that has experienced computer downtime or data loss will know the pain and the worry that comes with it.There are at least five good reasons why IT support is essential for any business, but before we get to that it is worthwhile looking at some of the temptations to avoid using mainstream IT support.Many medium-sized businesses have grown from one-man operations where one or two people were responsible for just about every administrative and computer task that was required. Computer systems grow slowly and it is tempting to oversee the development of those systems in-house. It can become a major financial commitment to either outsource or internally staff and information technology group.If this sounds familiar to you, you will probably also have experienced at least one major data loss or technical hitch that eventually frightened your business into taking some action. As you look back at your experience it is easy to understand how it happened but it is equally easy to see that the solution would have been to acquire IT expertise in an early stage in your organisation's development.Here are just five of many reasons why IT support will not only...more
Email is out and social media is in. As the Wall Street Journal recently noted, the reign of email is over, while Twitter and Facebook are fast becoming THE platforms for web-based communication. Even Google is trading in email for instant social interactivity.Social media is the future. And it's indispensable to businesses, helping them where it...more
Newsletters are an interesting way to inform your customers of developments within your company and your industry. While it is advisable to steer away from the obvious advertising campaign, writing a monthly or quarterly newsletter that is unique and relevant to your customers can be a worthwhile promotion for your business. Sourcing an online...more
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 owner's finances, otherwise things can get messy. A business credit card allows the purchasing portion of your business to be kept separate.Business credit card reason #2: Points. Running a business can be hard work and you need to eke out every point of profit you can. By using a business card that collects points such as frequent flier miles or some other kind of reward points your business will have an extra edge, allowing you to buy important things without spending the money.Business credit card reason #3: Insurance/Charge backs. A business credit card is useful to reduce your exposure to rental car costs or to protect yourself from fraud. If you pay by cash or check, this isn't as easy as it is with a business credit card.Business...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...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...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...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...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...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