local businesses

Local Business Directories – What Is It and How Can You Get One Created?

Gone the days when people go to Yellow Pages to find local businesses. Today people want efficient and quick ways to get information. Considering the accessibility, ease of use and relevance of content most of the customers looking for reviews or business use the internet or search engines like Google, Bing to search for businesses…

Does Your Local Business Need an Autoresponder?

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…

How to Start a Low Cost Home Based Business

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…

Benefits of Availing Services From a Local SEO Company

Those who are not familiar with SEO, might find its functions a tad mind-boggling. SEO is the acronym of Search Engine Optimization and if done properly and efficiently, it can work wonders to make your business touch a new height. In order to avail this service, you must knock on the door of a professional…

Three Simple Ideas for a Small Town Bowling Alley to Increase Profits

Bowling is a sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. Like many businesses in past few years bowling alleys have been hurt by our nation’s economic downturn. It is imperative for small town bowling alley owners and managers to properly market themselves and update their amenities in order to stay profitable. It is not enough for a…

Farm Safety – National and Local Resources

The issue of health and safety on farms and agricultural businesses is one where many farmers and operatives often need to seek help. This can apply to practical issues, local or national legislation, as well as immediate emergencies. Running a farm or related industry can be quite an isolated business, and it is important that…

Broadband Satellite Internet as a Small Business Opputunity

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 Four Stages of ‘Change Curve’ Small Business Owners Should Know

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…

4 Simple Ways To Promote Your Business Online

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…

7 Reasons You Should Be Using Social Media

1. Social media is the 21st century Town Hall. People do not meet the way they used to. Sure, we all still attend meetings at church and at city hall and at our children’s teacher conferences, but more and more people are congregating online. Did you know that, according to iStrategyLabs, Facebook’s United States’ user…

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