December, 2014

5 Common Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur

Let's face it; almost everyone dreams of being their own boss, having financial freedom, and working with something that they are not only passionate about but something that they created from the ground up. All of these things are very appealing but, do you truly have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? I would like to point out five traits that I have found to be common amongst all successful entrepreneurs.

Advertising Benefits in Virtual Space

The Internet has enabled the fastest and smoothest flow of information in the history of humankind. We can find out whatever we would like to know about any event or person from any part of the world or the past. Now that everything is at a click of a computer mouse, it would be logical that such a system is based on equal chances and desires to share knowledge and information. However, while we really can access hundreds of relevant sites on any topic, the truth is that the whole mechanism of the Internet is based on competition and business race of unprecedented value. And advertising has a great role in all these processes.

Five Essentials Every Business Needs To Meet Demands Of Consumers

The ability to meet consumer demand in a timely and efficient manner is critical for businesses of all types and sizes. As your consumer base increases, so does your responsibility to supply the product or service they need. Here are five essentials every business owner needs to reach their quota.

How to Prioritize Your Small Business Budget

Starting a new business can be a fun and challenging adventure. However you have to have some money to earn money. That start-up capital can be put to good use if you have the right budget. The following are some of the best ways to prioritize a small business budget.

Step One: Identify Goals

Is Your Company Dialed-in to the Right Phone System?

No matter what your business, your phone system is a key piece of kit that you can't do without.

As with everything else in the business world, phone systems are always evolving, and the future of the business phone looks very different from the traditional private branch exchange (PBX) phone systems that many businesses still have today.

Components of Great Marketing Strategy: Plan, Execute, Measure, and Adjust

Most startups and early stage companies spend all of their time developing products (and they should). Marketing products fall on the back burner and when the time comes to actually doing it, it is often done with haste.  In this article, I’d like to outline a simple marketing strategy that will allow entrepreneurs to successfully market their products. The strategy is comprised of four parts: plan, execute, measure and adjust.

Breaking Down 7 Top Myths About Sales

When it comes to selling, there are a lot of myths that have been perpetuated as conventional wisdom that aren’t even close to being true.  Of course, true sales professionals know the difference between the truth and what’s not, but what about those new to the industry, or those who have to sell but it isn’t necessarily the main focus of their job?

Throwing the Most Epic Xmas Works Party

These days, many business owners are realizing that fostering a work environment marked by fun and unity is a great way to facilitate employee loyalty and productivity. With that thought in mind, it's a good idea for your company to learn about strategies that can be implemented to throw an incredibly epic Xmas work party. Here are four techniques that will help you:

Using Mobile Apps to Expedite Business Requests

Technical failures can happen in your business facilities anytime, and you need to be able to rectify them quickly in order to maintain high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction.

Some of your employees may not have the knowledge and skills to solve these problems, and they may need to request technical assistance.

Why Your Website Needs to Be Designed With Responsive Design

With the rise in popularity of mobile devices, responsive Web design has become essential. Responsive design is a way to make websites display and work well on any device, so developers don’t have to create different websites for each type of device. Whether the visitor to the website is on a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone, your website needs to look professional and give the user what he or she is looking for. Here are just a few other reasons why responsive design is important: