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April, 2014

Big Deal: 5 Ways to Prepare Your Office for an Important Client Visit

Submitted by Marlena Stoddard on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 10:08

When you are expecting a very important client in your office, you might be worried about the meeting. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to prepare in advance, so the meeting goes well. There are five ways to prepare your office for an important client visit.

The Four Most Common Mistakes New Businesses Make

Submitted by Emma Sturgis on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 10:18

The majority of new business fail within the first four years of business. They often fail due to the insufficient planning involved. Knowing how to avoid the biggest financial traps will increase the success of your business. Improve your chance of survival in the market by learning about and taking precautionary steps to evade the five most common mistakes made in the business world.

Build It, They Will Come: Your 2014 Website Landing Page

Submitted by Elena on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 10:35

An optimized landing page is becoming just as critical to business success as an effective website. An organized and focused approach will provide your startup or small business with a landing page that serves as a 24/7 sales agent. HubSpot reports that 61 percent of global Internet users research products online. Prepare to be left behind if you don't have a page designed for users researching your service. These tips will help to create dynamic landing pages without a big budget or Web design expertise:

Security Policy As A Constitutional Pillar For Startups

Submitted by Amanda Green on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 09:50

Among the latest trends in the startup infrastructure, security spending has gained attention in recent times. An estimate reveals that the figure for security spending will cross the $80 billion mark by 2016.

Despite the evolution of technology, startup businesses are failing to protect themselves against different threats. The reason is that the victims are gearing their efforts towards product framework rather than sound security architecture.

Is Your Small Business a Potential Liability?

Submitted by Thomas Verdone on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 10:03

Most large corporations employ whole legal teams in order to take care of the liabilities that come with running a business.

For those with a small business it can be confusing which types of insurance plans to get in order to cover all of the potential risks. There are certain types of businesses which are recommended to obtain different types of coverage.

Dial-In to VoIP Phone Systems

Submitted by John McMalcolm on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 10:17

Businesses need to have an effective communication system to ensure that information will be delivered accurately and efficiently.

If your current communication system is not meeting your needs satisfactorily, it may be time for you to consider implementing a new system. Presently, there are many new communication technologies that can be beneficial to your business, and one of them is the VoIP phone system.

Is your Company Growing? Here are 6 Ways to Expand

Submitted by Lizzie Weakley on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 10:34

Companies are always looking for ways to expand. Whether they've experienced recent success and have additional capital for new products or employees, or have struggled recently and want to sell new products to increase revenue, proper growth can take a company to new heights.

If your company has hit a plateau, consider the following 6 ways to expand:

4 Tips for Improving Customer Service

Submitted by Lizzie Weakley on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 12:33

One of the most important parts of running a business is making sure that your customers’ needs are being met. If a customer has a problem, it’s your company’s responsibility to help them solve it so that your business relationship remains intact. Companies with great customer service help resolve issues by learning about each buyer’s needs and ensuring that their experience leaves nothing to be desired.

Don't Let a Spill Be Bad Business

Submitted by Tristan Anwyn on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 12:37

Did you know that injuries from slip and fall accidents are the most common type of workplace accident?

With the Occupation and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) estimating that as much as 65% of lost work days are a result of slip and fall accidents, owners and managers can't afford to overlook the very real risk of slips in the workplace.

Start Your New Business The Right Way With These 5 Practices

Submitted by Meghan Belnap on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 13:27

Starting a new business is exciting, but many entrepreneurs get too caught up in the excitement and forget some vital details. There are many steps to making sure a business gets off to the best start and some of them aren't as obvious as you would think. These five practices listed below are among the most important and should not be taken lightly.