It is hard to imagine, but SMS was invented as just another value added service. Most people thought that people wont like to type their message through the tiny keys and wont use it that much. But surprisingly, they were all totally wrong. SMS has become the most loved way of communication for our generation.They are convenient, quick and allow communication without the hassle of going into the formalities of an oral conversation. As a result,...more
Etch printing and etching Printing Presses can trace their roots back to the 1500's where the method of etching was used to embellish armour and weapons like swords and cannons. The earliest examples of this were made in Germany where there are examples on show in the real Armeria of Madrid. The same person Daniel Hopfer who created these early etchings is said to have been one of the first to use etching combined with the new to Europe...more
Many businesses undertake call recording as standard industry code of practice. The recording of all calls means that these businesses can monitor the activity and build databases of consumer activity. This ensures that the business is then able to tailor its services to meet the customer's demands. There are several benefits to recording calls, a facility that can increase profits and ensure that the level of performance of your staff and operation is maintained.By ensuring that each call through the call centre is monitored, there is a significantly reduced instance of prank callers and time wasters that will bother the service. Likewise, troublemakers and irate customers are less likely to verbally abuse the operator, if they know that they are being recorded. In the instance of a customer complaint, one whereby the quality of the phone service is brought into question, and the need for clarification of the event is required; the recording of phone calls provides a useful insurance policy that allows for an accurate retelling of the events that occurred. The possibility of a he said/she said back and forth argument is eliminated, as the records of the conversation can be played...more
There are probably tons of articles for what the CRM world is going to bring to the market this year Perhaps you should read the ones from 2009 to see if the predictions were just a great wish list by analysts. Instead of predicting what CRM features are going to be popular or should be popular this year, I am going to take a different approach. ...more
When you are talking to prospects on cold-calls, in meetings, and in emails, are you discussing how you can help them from a business value standpoint? Business value is how the products you are selling will help your prospect's business. Being able to effectively communicate business value will help to increase sales.Not Features and...more
Small business is the backbone of our economy and indeed the foundation of our country. Small business owners express day in and day out what our country is all about. The American dream of doing what you want to do and making your own future and not relying on anything other than your own hard work to make it is typified by small business owners. They are living the dream.As a business owner you already know how hard it is to make ends meet. Running a small business has it's benefits to be sure but it is not without headaches. The biggest headache in my opinion is keeping what is rightfully yours-yours!Employee theft and customer theft (aka shoplifting) accounts for a staggering 70 percent of all business losses. You may not be able to stop it all but having a security camera or two will put a serious dent in it and literally pay for itself within weeks.Depending on the size of your business the high speed PTZ dome camera will provide the best overall protection. It can be used indoors or outdoors and even includes a heater for nasty cold weather. The camera features 36o degree continuous monitoring and automatically adjusts to changes in light and distance. It is the infamous...more
Transporting business travelers is a critical part of any business. Limos are generally reserved for special occasions, but are also quite popular for business travel of all kinds. Businesses who need to transport people to and from meetings,...more
I first learned of attraction marketing a little over a year ago. It was like a light bulb going off when the concept struck home and very positive changes occurred after I started to practice it's principles. As a previous unsuccessful network...more
A rental application is not just a ritual; a rental application is a paper from which one would have the ability to render a assured selection about whether or not to lease to the applicant. This choice will be based on the tenant's earlier rental...more
There are numerous legal concerns in the creation of a private placement memorandum (PPM) and it is definitely recommended that a lawyer review the document at some point. However, there are both pros and cons to retaining a lawyers services to draft...more
There is a great danger in allowing the first professionals who reads your business plan to be the funders you would like to convince to work with you. If the plan isnt presented in the way funders desire and does not take into account their...more
There is no such thing as a perfect business plan, as even the best business plans can use some improvement. However, by thinking carefully about the steps you take to create your business plan you can improve your business plan writing process. With...more