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June, 2015

Successful Business Promotion Strategies To Guarantee Triumph

Submitted by Dan Radak on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 09:51

Proper business promotion will consist of ups and downs and you will have to experiment to perfect your marketing approach which will guarantee success. Keep in mind that your target audience will shift from time to time, and it will take time to make sure that you appeal to their needs and wishes. However, you should also focus on current trends and events, which could ultimately help you in creating a marketing scheme that will make your business skyrocket and pick up with almost everyone. Nevertheless, careful planning is key to making your promotional efforts fruitful.

Preliminary Voting Results Revealed. Less Than 4 days Left Before The Top 10 Finalists are Determined

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:42

The 16th Small Business Grant campaign is going very strong. Now we are in the semi-finalist voting round and its end is fast approaching. The voting has been opened for almost a month now, and the votes are still pouring in.

Since the voting closes this Thursday (June 11th), I wanted to draw your attention to this important countdown. Only 10 semi-finalists will make it to the second voting round and these 3 remaining days can determine the finalists. So this is your last chance to support your favorite business idea and help them advance to the final round of the grant campaign.

Why It's Important That Your Business Gets Professional Help When It Comes To Business Law

Submitted by Anita Ginsburg on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 11:05

As a business owner, it can be hard to admit that you need help. When it comes to the world of the law, though, only a fool works alone. Below are just a few reasons why a smart business owner knows that he or she needs professional help when it comes to business law.

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5 Tips For Effective Digital Coupon Marketing

Submitted by Daniel Clark on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:01

Businesses thrive in the online marketing department, which is why there is no better way to use the Internet than to offer various discounts or other convenient deals to your loyal customers. While it is said with absolute certainty that your discounts will be far more recognized across the digital spectrum, you still need to approach it in a way that will guarantee stable earnings and loyal customers.

Don’t Let Data Manage Your Workforce — That’s Your Job

Submitted by Sue Bingham on Thu, 06/11/2015 - 08:54

During the Industrial Revolution, Frederick Winslow Taylor used time and motion studies to find the “one best way” to do tasks, leading to the assembly line. Companies found they could ramp up efficiency and growth by breaking down production into simple tasks.

Today, businesses still carry this efficiency-centered mindset, but even Taylor would be shocked at the lengths managers go to measure and monitor work. Rather than focus on workers’ results, the advent of technology brought systems to measure, track, analyze, and even shame workers’ activity. And this focus on monitoring activity can cause people to lose focus of their true goals and work to influence the data.

Should Your Employees Text on the Job?

Submitted by Kate Supino on Thu, 06/11/2015 - 08:58

As a business owner, you need to address the issue of texting in your SOPs.

Some companies want employees to send out up-to-the-minute texts about the company on social media during the workday. Other company execs feel that texting is either unnecessary or distracts their employees from concentrating on work.

How to Define The Top Team Tasks Everyday?

Submitted by Ved Raj on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 09:41

Task management is not as simple as it may sound. The true test of a manager lies in his ability to manage his team tasks and keep them motivated. Communicating with the team effectively and creating the right environment for them, helps in improvement in productivity and reduction of errors. Taking the right steps helps you manage the team well and grow as a manager. Here are some easy ways to define the top 10 tasks every day:

What Security Challenges Do SMEs Face With the Rise of the Internet of Things?

Submitted by Amy Fry on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 09:53

You’ve probably heard the term “Internet of Things”. From controlling thermostats with our smartphones to factories maximising their efficiency, the Internet of Things (IoT) is spreading at speed.

It’s hard to argue against the positives of this advance. Users get a better, remote-controlled service (whether that’s for their alarm system, fridge or car). Meanwhile companies can learn more than ever about their customers and how products are used. The IoT gives us a wealth of data with ease – and this can be simultaneously a good and bad thing.

4 Most Useful Tools to Take When Entering a Salary Negotiation

Submitted by Davis Miller on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 11:00

It is often the case that employees who have been with a company for a long time become underpaid compared to similar roles within the industry. This is often a result of taking on additional responsibilities without an appropriate increase in salary. It is also possible that new employees have leapfrogged you with higher starting salaries and bigger pay rises. However the pay difference has come about you will need to negotiate with your employers for a bigger raise than they may be planning to give you.

Front Desk: Changing up Your Office for Positive First Impressions

Submitted by Brooke Chaplan on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 11:15

According to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the front desk should be considered the “profit center” of every business. The front desk can create a positive first impression, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profits as it gains loyal clients. Below explains different ways to ensure your customers receive a better first impression of your office.