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January, 2012

New Year, New Resolutions

Submitted by Laura Ray on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:09
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Happy New Year, everyone!  In 2012 we are going to reflect on what we did in 2011, digest it, and see how we can make it an even better year.  We have spent a lot of time in the past designing products from a performance stand point and have proved we produce some of the best performance products in the industry.  Our throttle bodies and air cleaners are top-of-the-line in performance and we pride our work in them.

Creative Marketing Strategies Can really help your home based startup business

Submitted by Ang Natcus on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 16:01
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Take advantage of the holidays.
Holidays give people a valid reason to spend more than usual and it's a reason that most grasp eagerly with both hands. You need to take advantage of this by offering special products, services, or promos.

Christmas, for instance, is the season of giving and as such, if your home business can offer products that make perfect Christmas gifts, your business is sure to enjoy fantastic sales during the holidays.

Get the Scoop on Prospective Employees Prior to Their First Day

Submitted by Dave Thomas on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 10:50
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Who sits in your cubicles or other areas around the office should be of utmost importance to you as a small business owner.

That being said, the background check provides a very useful tool in allowing you to make sure you know as much as possible about the people who will join your payroll.

The Importance of Social Media Branding

Submitted by Amanda Green on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:22
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Starting a new business takes a lot of preparation, scheduling, hiring, and number crunching. While you are working as the CEO or COO of your company, it is easy to get consumed by the internal needs and maintenance. Instead of focusing all of your attention solely on picking out conference room chairs and desks, you are going to need to perform some outreach and market yourself through social media.

Customer Acquisition Strategy. Tips for creating a successful marketing plan.

Submitted by Ashley R on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 16:14
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Developing a successful customer acquisition strategy can seem like a daunting task. Every business wants to maximize productivity for greater ROI, and you may be left wondering how to create a long-term successful strategy when there are many customer acquisition methods to consider. Even after you’ve picked a method, how do you insure its success? Following these tips can help you avoid failure.

Top QR Code Campaigns You May Have Missed

Submitted by Wasp Barcode Te... on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 10:29
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QR codes, or quick-response codes, have been around for nearly two decades, but it has not been until recently that companies are beginning to embrace these mysterious black and white squares. If you are still a bit in the dark, feel free to get up to speed on QR Codes by reading our short post.

Team Work Makes The Dream Work

Submitted by Correda Rizer on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 10:56
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So many important things have been learned and are still to be learned when starting a new business such as Custom Flipz. Many people have good ideas and some even go as far as putting those ideas on paper but yet never take the time to actually follow through and make them a reality. What good is a dream or a goal if you are not motivated and dedicated to see it to the finish? This is what sets Custom Flipz apart from other dreamers; we follow up and follow through. We  know from experience that there will be many ups and many more let downs but having a positive attitude and a strong support team on your side is often then encouragement you need to make it to the next step to succeed.

3 Sales Training Steps to Establish a Sales Partnership

Submitted by Prosell Sales T... on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:53
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Sales Training STEP #1: Build a Relationship Consensus

Before you partner with another rep, be sure to conduct a pre-opportunity meeting with your potential partner. Hash out a working agreement of who is going to do what and when. Build a plan of action to address the opportunity, spreading the work appropriately among the partners who will be contributing (and benefiting) from the successful sale.

Four Keys to More Meaningful Customer Relations

Submitted by Miguel Guerreiro on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 11:14
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Companies lose an average of 10 to 30 percent of their customers each year. Much of this loss can be attributed to poor service. Companies that focus on customer retention tend to see profits grow anywhere from 25 to 100 percent annually. Nonprofits that focus on customer retention often see reductions in turnover and better results. In business, we all strive to provide outstanding customer service. Unfortunately, we don't always live up to those ideals. Here are four keys to unlocking richer, more meaningful relationships with your customers:

Experiment with an E-Office to Save Some Money

Submitted by Amanda Green on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 11:05
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In as tough an economy as the one we currently find ourselves in, rare is the small business which can safely say they aren't going out of business anytime soon. Just about all of us are watching our backs, but most of all we're hankering for ways to cut the amount we spend on overheard without making the tough calls when it comes to laying off workers. For companies that are strictly service, and even more so for companies that are strictly digital, making the move toward a virtual office is probably the smartest decision they could make when it comes to saving money.