The Internet has changed the very way we do business. It is now important for businesses to have a Twitter account and Facebook page. Two years ago that wasn't the case. Twitter especially is important because it gives you the ability to instantly update your customers.Since having a Twitter account is a must, you might be wondering what you can use it for, or what should you tweet out:1.) Tweet out updates about your business -- Such as, a...more
The process of buying and selling houses to tenant buyers can be both challenging and rewarding. The challenge is finding the right person for a rent-to-own deal. You need to have someone with good credit and who will be faithful to the entire process. You need someone who will live up to his or her end of the bargain.But it can also be quite rewarding to place tenant buyers into homes. These are individuals who might not have a chance at...more
The blood of a small business is innovation. But this isn't the ersatz innovation that corporate executives sling around monthly meetings, but a unique, powerful innovation. Each business is equipped with its own entrepreneurial talent, and development depends on creative solutions. But how to identify this coursing stream of creativity and cleverness? How to be innovative?Isadore Sharp, founder, chairman and CEO of the legendary Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, bases his business on a novel philosophy: in order to achieve a quality, home-away-from-home atmosphere, every single employee has to be actively engaged with and care about the goal. In marketing parlance, this is called "internal/employee strategic integration."Getting employees on board is not for cutesy office parties or pep rally marketing meetings, it is the heart of successful corporation. Without it, creativity slows, progress is hindered, and growth secedes. And yet, many businesses treat their employees like so many robots, which not only hampers business development, but rubs against the grain of basic human respect.What about posting fliers, or buying banner ads? In other words, are you still stuck in a rut? The...more
Color business cards today are getting bolder and better. Gone are the classic and traditional print business cards. Today, many innovative and creative businesspersons print business cards with flair and a nod to being original.If you want your own personal cards to shine, you might be interested to know of a few things you never knew you could...more
Tampa, FL is very keen on the just application of payroll taxes, especially for immigrants. Since some companies procure the help of immigrants, it is important that they still get the same treatment with taxes as the rest of the native Tampa residentsAccountants cover a very broad scope of tasks in terms of making a business work and grow....more
Simple rules for establishing performance metrics for small businesses Much has been made of performance metrics – right from the balanced scorecard approach to complex metrics that shine accountability without linkage to action. Actually, a simple approach to establishing performance metrics is a huge first step for any business and it's much easier to do that is generally thought.Let's start with what performance metrics are – in their simplest form, they are measures that businesses use to track their performance, sometimes along several key dimensions. When done right, businesses can use metrics to diagnose where they might have issues, measure the progress of key initiatives, make a case for investment in important areas, drive employee ownership and place accountability. Any business with metrics will also demonstrate to key stakeholders, such as investors, and customers, that they are serious about making progress and accountability. For example, if employees know they are being measured on customer satisfaction, they are more likely to take that extra step to satisfy the customer and thus demonstrate the importance of service to the...more
Have you ever searched for anything on the Web? Chances are you have. Do you tend to click on sites that appear at the top most of the page or on the first page, in general? More often than not, you do. This is because we are assured...more
When you are cruising at an altitude of more than 35, 000 feet up in the air, you are hardly bothered about the services of the air charter company. You have already made the deal down on earth. But sometimes incompetent staff and...more
You can utilize facebook marketing to leverage social media to grow your business. As long as your are doing social media with facebook marketing the proper way. There are many that are selling some lame ebook that teaches you how to spam...more
Nothing is more convenient than commercial loans to finance business ventures and projects. Commercial loans are of multiple types some of which are in the knowledge of businessmen while some others are not. For example, C store loans are not known...more
Loans are very helpful for those individuals who are facing some financial difficulties in their life. If you are planning to purchase, construct, refurbish or refinance your home or business, these loans will help you to achieve it provided you meet...more
Emergency strikes at anytime in anyone's life. It is really very vital to solve emergency situations well on time otherwise you might get in unfavorable circumstances. The financial shortfall could be the biggest barrier in the way of...more