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Irrefutable Laws You Must Obey To Forge Power Relationships
Social media makes us feel “connected” to industry leaders and trendsetters. The problem, says Andrew Sobel, is that these digital relationships are an illusion. Here’s how to move beyond the superficial and build the influential relationships you need to succeed.
Maximizing The Effect Of Your Advertising With A Leaflet Distribution Campaign
How effective can a leaflet distribution campaign be? Paul M. Moore, Marketing Specialist at CWTadvertising.com explains how advertising through a leaflet distribution campaign can maximize your advertising efforts.
Knowing When To Outsource Your Customer Service Department
When it comes to outsourcing, it may be easier for the entrepreneur to eventually relinquish brewing the morning coffee to a new receptionist but much harder to know when they should turn over the reins of their company’s lifeblood — their customers.
Five Tips On Finding The Perfect Tax Management Solution For Your Small Business
There are affordable services on the market now that can streamline and automate tax filing, giving you more time to focus on your business. Jonathan Barsade, founder and CEO of Exactor, Inc offers some tips to help you find the right fit for your company.
Tips For Business Growth In 2014
A new year means new opportunities to reassess and explore new avenues that put women entrepreneurs on the path to growth. Here are six tips Nell Merlino, CEO of Count Me In recommend small business owners implement for a successful 2014.
Did Your Credibility Crumble In 2013? Top 10 Credibility Repair Tips For 2014.
If you’re worried about your credibility score with your peers, authors Julie Miller and Brian Bedford offer 10 tips to help you repair it in 2014.
Nine “Resolutions” For Creating The Best Odds For Success In 2014
At the beginning of a new year, many business owners find comfort in performing a post-mortem of the year gone by. Entrepreneur and author Bill McBean explains why it is much more productive to look ahead at what needs to be done in the year to come.
The Pros And Cons Of Outsourcing For Your Business
Outsourcing is not just a cost reduction tactic; it can also enable your business to access specialized services. But while outsourcing may be the answer, on the other hand there are a myriad of potential pitfalls that may await you, says Matt Everard, managing director of Barrington Freight.
Don’t let Fraud Losses Surprise You
John Canfield, VP of Risk for WePay offers five tips on making sure you’re not surprised by fraud losses.
Seven Ways To Make Sure Accountability Sticks In 2014
If you know you and your employees have been lax about keeping to your company’s core values and you’re afraid of the lasting effects it could have on your company, Julie Miller and
Brian Bedford explain how you can make accountability stick in 2014.
[Exercise] Create A Bulletproof Mission Plan
In this exercise, Mark Divine with Allyson Edelhertz Machate, authors of "The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed" will show you how you can work through a mock mission plan related to either your business or personal life - for example, to launch a new product, service, or venue, or to lose weight.
Hiring Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Hiring mistakes can be time-consuming, costly, and damaging to the business. Knowing the common pitfalls of recruitment is key to avoiding them, says
Are You Penny-Pinching Yourself Out of Business? Five Expenses You Should Never, Ever Skimp...
If you’re a small business owner, it’s probably a vast understatement to say that you don’t have money to burn. But according to Sean C. Castrina, there are some areas in which it doesn’t pay to cut costs. Here, he outlines five areas in which you should never be cheap.
5 Ways To Make Sure Your Online Store Is Holiday-Ready In 2014
Wishing for a merry and bright 2014 holiday sales season? Start now. Matt Anderson, Chief Digital Officer of hibu shares a quick guide to making sure your store is holiday-ready in 2014.
Four Critical Actions Leaders Can Take Now To Build A Culture Of Accountability In...
If you can’t figure out why your company can’t seem to shake its negative culture, look in the mirror. Authors Julie Miller and Brian Bedford explain why “as above, so below” is a universal phenomenon—and provide tips on how to create a culture of accountability from the top down.
The Bully In Your Business: Five Types Of Bullies To Watch Out For
Bullying is a real problem in business, and can become a major issue if it’s ignored or unchecked. As a business owner it’s essential that you know how to deal with all of them, says Bill McBean, author of "The Facts of Business Life: What Every Successful Business Owner Knows that You Don’t".
Security Challenges Posed By An Increasingly BYOD World
Mobile device management (MDM) software can prevent some of the problems surrounding BYOD, argues Andre Boyson, Executive Vice President of Marketing at SecureKey.
Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers
Many business owners are risk-averse, and for good reason. However, if you want to be successful, Tom Panaggio says there are five risks you must take when it comes to building relationships with your customers.
3 Steps To Build Business Transparency For A Good Long-Term Relationship
Business transparency enables organizations to build a good long-term relationship with their customers. This perception can surely be beneficial for both sides, argues Magdalena Rogoz, a Marketing Specialist at Time Solutions Ltd.
What Makes A Would-Be Buyer Worth Pursuing? 6 Characteristics Of A Good Prospect.
How would you describe the perfect prospect? Brian Tracy and Michael Tracy, co-authors of "Unlimited Sales Success: 12 Simple Steps for Selling More Than You Ever Thought Possible", looks at several qualities that embody that coveted buyer.
5 Tips Guaranteed To Establish Your Personal Brand
In business, your reputation is everything. Brian C. Haggerty, founder of Brian Haggerty Speaks and author of "Put That Cell Phone Down and Look Me In The Eye", offers five very simple steps you can take to help establish that powerful brand that will make people come back to do business with you over and over.
Five Ogres And An Angel: Guarding The Gates Of Organizational Improvement
Who are the ogres guarding the gates organizational improvement? By “ogre” we are referring to obstacles.
Simple Tips To Look After Customers Effectively And Grow The Business
It can be a struggle initially to attract new customers to your organization, but once you have done this, how do you keep them? Keith Tully, a partner at business rescue specialists Real Business Rescue shares a few tips.
Why Organisations Must Take Ownership Of BYOD Security
Mobile device security must not be left solely in the hands of the employees, argues Sanjay Castelino, VP and market leader of SolarWinds.
6 Tips For Managing Remote Employees
If you run a business and have employees who work remotely, Morgan Sims offers six tips on how you can manage them effectively.
Five Rules for Making Products That Sell Themselves
It’s time for B2B suppliers to stop running scared and get serious about innovation, says Dan Adams. Just make sure you ask before you innovate.
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Can Make The Difference in Your Job Search
LinkedIn is quickly becoming a job-search must, but many users haven’t quite figured out how to maximize the social network. Social media strategy consultant Neal Schaffer shares his LinkedIn profile “must-haves” to help you make connections — and set up interviews.
Dot.com-ing Your Business: Eight Elements Of A Successful Online Marketing Plan
Many small business owners know that they should develop an online presence, but they’re unsure of what to do and where to start. Annie Tsai breaks this process down into eight understandable — and doable — elements.
4 Questions Entrepreneurs Can Challenge Themselves With To Grow Their Business
Jeffrey Kadlic, co-founder & managing partner of Evolution Capital Partners shares four questions entrepreneurs can constantly be asking themselves to set their organizations up for significant growth.
Nine Risks You Must Take (And Keep On Taking) To Build A Sustainable Business
Often, entrepreneurs try to avoid risk because they want to protect their businesses from harm. Unfortunately, says Tom Panaggio, lose your willingness to risk and you also lose your edge. He explains why risk is NOT a “one leap and you’re done” proposition.