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April, 2012

How to maximize your Facebook presence

Submitted by Craig Robinson on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 10:36
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One really important channel for any brand is Facebook. Many companies are struggling to keep their online presence through this channel alive. One helping hand would be to use a tool to push your marketing.

One such a tool that you could use is Qwaya.  A Facebook ads manager acts like a hub for all your advertisement through the market place and you can also use it for stories, called sponsored stories. Let’s have a look at how the Qwaya tool works and how you can use this for maximizing your presence:

Top 10 Tax Deductions You're NOT Taking

Submitted by Jordan on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 09:43

TurboTax, a company guaranteeing biggest tax refund for its clients, has compiled an interesting infographic on how a little-known tax deductions could make tax day a happier one for your family this year.

What Dangers Are There in Buying a Small Business?

Submitted by Dave Thomas on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 10:31
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You have the money, the time and the energy to purchase your first or another small business. So, is there anything stopping you from such an acquisition?

On the surface it sounds like a relatively rather easy question to answer, but there are a number of underlying layers that need to be covered before you sign your name to a deal for such a purchase.

The 5 Absolutely Essential Personal Traits Needed to Become a Successful Entrepreneur

Submitted by Geoff Ficke on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 13:45
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I am often asked by media interviewers, prospective entrepreneurs and college students I mentor to identify the most important qualities that are present in successful small business start-up owners and innovators. Obviously there are many personality traits that contribute to success in every sort of endeavor. Honesty, hard work, creativity and a positive mental attitude are only a few. However, I think that there are five traits that are essential keys to achieving entrepreneurial success. These are present in every successful entrepreneur I have ever worked with.

How Do You ID ITs?

Submitted by Todd Bailey on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 11:16

The Internet business is booming.  More traditional brands are coming aboard as well as a wealth of IT startups.  Regardless of size, one thing all parties have in common are IT needs.  How do you go about servicing the need?  Do you keep things in-house, incurring costs of hardware, maintenance, and IT workers? Do you throw some caution to the wind and outsource the needs, leaving your company dependent on an external source?

How Payroll Service Companies Provide Sanity

Submitted by Patrica H. Hugley on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 13:58

A successful entrepreneur or business leader has a lot on his or her plate. Most business leaders know how it feels to become overwhelmed at work. Your temper may grow shorter while your work day grows longer. You know that delegating tasks to others can help restore your sanity, but it's hard to do. Letting go and giving up control can be difficult. Nonetheless, you can rest assured that many business leaders have done precisely that.

5 LinkedIn Tips for Entrepreneurs

Submitted by Arron on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 10:54
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Linkedin has 135 million professional members who have been segmented in accordance with their industries and specific demographics. Many small business owners around the world have found their business partners and potential customers through LinkedIn's powerful search.

There are many success stories which have helped businesses grow in many directions through LinkedIn. Every small business owner should hire a dedicated social media team in order to take advantage from limited and free resources.

A New Way Of Thinking For The Successful Entrepreneur

Submitted by Ron Mitchell on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 03:48

Right now, a more perfect market is the enemy of many who are presently unemployed or under-employed. A new approach to entrepreneurial discovery can provide the key that can make a more perfect market, a friend. This approach involves two key initiatives that change the way we think.