If you own a local brick and mortar business, do you know what the most important piece of information is from your customer? Their email address. Why? In the old days it was their phone number. But with caller id and everyone screening calls, communicating via a personal phone for business purposes has become almost…
Low Cost Start Up Businesses ideas are literally lying around, just waiting for you to snatch them up. In fact, there are so many of them, you might have trouble deciding which one you want. One thing is for certain, there has never been a better time for home business start-ups. So the sooner you…
Much has been said about how important it is to have a strong online presence, especially for businesses. But little do we know about the real power of web directories for business and in boosting their revenues. Different sources say different things about different website directories and bookmarking sites and their potency in boosting a…
Though DSL and Cable internet connection are ubiquitous is cities, broadband internet connection has not penetrated the rural and far flung areas. That does not mean there is no demand for high speed internet connection in those areas. The only broadband option available in those areas is satellite internet. Cost has been a major factor…
The ‘Change Curve’ is a helpful tool for small businesses to understand the stages of personal transition each employee undergoes. Kubler Ross developed this model to explain the grieving process (Shock and Denial, Anger and Fear, Acceptance and Commitment). This model helps small business owners predict how employees will react to a change, and advises…
There are many ways to promote your business on the internet without having to spend tons of cash on advertising. You may not have wads of cash when you are starting out your business venture, but with a little bit of creativity you can still effectively advertise your products and services online. Before the advent…
A great idea can hit you anywhere. It can wake you at 2:00 a.m., so compelling that you jump out of bed, put on a pot of coffee, and begin outlining your business plan. Remember, though, in the heady rush of dreaming up the business, to build a launching pad for it. In other words,…
Do you have a blog for your small business? If so, great – keep your blog updated with fresh and quality content. If you don’t, here are 5 benefits of having a blog for your business. 1. You can communicate with your clients and/or potential clients. By blogging regularly, you can develop relationships with people…
Starting a beef jerky business can be as easy as making jerky in your kitchen and selling it at a local farmers market. But it also can be tough to find success and earn a good living at it. Here are some tips to help you see more clearly what to expect… 1. Government Inspection…
How can you get to the Top of Google, front page on the Search Engine? Keyword Branding, Recognition of your website and online business with keyword marketing is the most effective search engine marketing. Keyword Marketing offers your Article Marketing an opportunity to get you noticed for HOT topic words before the competition. When you…