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 the business blogging? Big time corporations and small time entrepreneurs alike are now successfully blogging to make money and the use of this platform for promotional purposes is only increasing. In...more
5) Compliance. Finally, the fifth reason is a combined benefit of the four previous. Ultimately, compliance is why we manage and maintain records of attendance at all. One false move and you'll end up slapped with a DOL wage and hour suit that could cost your business its very existence. When you combine security, accuracy, efficiency and ease of use, your company becomes fully compliant mitigating your risk of wage and hour suits5 Reasons...more
If you are just starting out marketing your business on the Internet, chances are you have run across a lot of information on using article directories, search engine optimization and banner exchanges to market your business website. Of course these are all effective approaches, but why not consider some unconventioal marketing tools. Take for instance Twitter.I know you've heard about Twitter right? Ok so if you haven't, where on earth have you been. In any case, for those few who are new to this life, let me give you a brief orientation about twitter.Twitter is an online social networking community that is user based. Members create a free account, develop a list of contacts, and then send and receive messages. Responses are sent with the use of replies. These messages are 140 characters or less in length. They are sent through various avenues, including web applications, Facebook, RSS and the Twitter website.For the most part, Twitter looks like nothing more than a common social networking website. Yes, it is, but there is more to this popular service. Remember, it can be an effective internet marketing tool. You can advertise your website, blog, products, or services...more
5 Real Benefits Your Business Will Get With Sales Training Courses By: Tim Millett About the Author Timothy Millett, head trainer at i perform, has extensive expertise in performance training, sales training and customer service training. Tim has helped participants from organisations such as SWIFT and UBS achieve peak levels...more
Have you considered sending some of your team members to sales training courses? If you are involved in sales in any way, you need effective training for your staff. Like all forms of communication, the sales dialogue has a unique purpose and therefore has different rules from some other forms of communication. An outgoing and friendly person may...more
If you're starting your own flower business, then you have specific needs that must be addressed before moving forward. For starters, you need to know the types of flowers that you wish to sell. Different types require alternative storage methods with regards to temperature. Secondly, you must plan for the storage and display of the products you will be selling. This begins with floral refrigerators. In order for you to get the most out of your inventory, you must know the requirements for taking care of it. Flowers are unlike non-perishable items because the lifespan is not as long when taken from their roots. To get the right floral refrigerators for your business, first consider the following qualities: Size. Ultimately, you will want to store as much as possible within each unit so to maximize value. Look for something tall and oversized with plenty of shelf space, so that the flowers can breathe in an environment conducive to their survival. Without a size that is suited to your product, the cosmetic beauty that sells your flowers cannot be displayed in its best form. Display friendly. Ideally, you will want to take care of two functions with one piece of...more
In the world of marketing, you have less than 3 seconds to grab the attention of the reader for them to take the next step towards your product. The same holds true in article marketing. A great headline can lead to sales success and a poor...more
Author: Dan ToombsSmall business owners everywhere know how difficult and expensive it can be to get their name around. This article is aimed at those businesses that work within their own community and deal directly with the general public and...more
It is hard enough to keep a business profitable, much more run an effective marketing campaign. For many startup and small business owners, the one pitfall they usually fall over is creating unsuccessful marketing materials. Contrary to popular...more
5 Principals to Choose Best Logo Design for your Business By: thelogobakers About the Author The Logobakers is one such custom logo design company which follow all the above principals and helps you choose the best logo...more
WPauctions is a nifty plugin for self-hosted WordPress blogs that lets you instantly add an eCommerce element to your blog. With the quick installation of this one plugin you can host your very own auctions on your WordPress blog and keep 100% of the...more
Small businesses websites come in all shapes and sizes. This is dependent upon not only web design but also the types of products and services offered. The website for a self storage company, for example, is going to be very different from that of an...more