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...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 counts -- the customers -- by generating new leads, driving sales, and bringing company and customer closer.Five simple reasons why EVERY business needs social media:1. Social Media serves as powerful driver for Web site traffic, e-newsletters, blogs, articles, trade shows and events Social media status updates are instant, keeping your customers and prospects in the know of everything your business has to offer, whether it's event updates, or the announcement of a new product or service. Social media is your business's instant messaging service.2. It builds organic search engine traffic for your business The more you promote your business ventures via social media, the more touch-points you have for search engines to pick up. And the more search-able your business, the more traffic you'll receive.3. It offers cross-channels for...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...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 out the Dahle 20430 today. 1.) Security. With the high levels of consumer fraud, identity theft, and corporate espionage going on out there in the world today, you honestly can't be too careful when it comes to destroying sensitive and confidential documents. The 20430 offers you a security level of 5. That is two levels higher than that which is required by new federal regulations regarding the destruction of sensitive customer and employee information. Is that more security than your small office needs? We can't answer that for you, but we can tell you with absolute certainty that when you put your documents in the 20430, those documents will never be read again. 2.) Quiet Operation. In a small office setting, it is often a struggle to keep the distractions to a minimum. The 20430 makes that just a little easier with its whisper quiet operation. Dahle encases the cutting heads of the 20430 in steel, and then places them on...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
In the earlier stages of the internet we had web-logs which of course grew and transitioned into simply blogs, and now today business blogs! Just how did it happen that sites as obscure as web-logs evolve into a stand alone industry we refer to as...more