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September, 2015

Is Your Business Fully Operational?

Submitted by Adam Groff on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 09:01

Starting a new business comes with many challenges, including getting to fully operational status in a reasonable amount of time.

If you're struggling to get your startup off the ground, there are a number of steps you can take in order to get the ball rolling.

How To Turn Around a Company Facing Financial Crisis

Submitted by Keith Tully on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 09:09

In an ideal world, no business leader or company executive would ever find themselves facing up to the prospect of financial disaster. In reality, unfortunately, serious financial problems can afflict companies of any size and in any field.

The approach taken by business leaders under these circumstances can be crucial in determining the outcome of events and there are ways in which bosses can help make the best of bad situations. Below are some worthwhile action points if you’re leading a company that’s struggling to stay afloat and to fend off its creditors. 

Human Resource Outsourcing: Is It the Answer?

Submitted by Jay Helliwell on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 11:26

Human resource management ranks among the most difficult tasks a business owner must face. With the ever-expanding laws and regulations concerning healthcare, benefits, equal opportunity legislation and more, it can be impossible for a business owner to maintain compliance.  The larger the company, the more difficult compliance becomes and the stiffer the penalties for non-compliance.

What are the Benefits of Having Your Business Play the Stock Market?

Submitted by Brooke Chaplan on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 09:09

Investing in the stock market can be a good venture for most people, though many businesses are not aware they can also benefit when they let their company get in on the action. Here are just a few of the advantages you can rely on if your business plays the market instead of just using it personally.

How to use Facebook Ads to Increase your ROI

Submitted by Christian Denmon on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 09:55

Social media is a driving force in advertising in the modern digital era. Many companies, whether they are multi-billion dollar companies or local Mom and Pop shops, have found success in advertising on Facebook. All it takes is a little bit of marketing know-how and an optimized budget.

My partner and I run our law firm, Denmon & Denmon Trial Lawyers, out of three office locations in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Using Facebook has been a major asset for our business - with the highly customizable features and options Facebook Ads offers, we are able to reach our exact audience with the most effective message. As trial lawyers, our business is a bit of a niche market, and it can be tricky to reach our potential clients. Facebook’s ad platform allows you to target specific demographics with tailored messages, so you can make sure your marketing strategy is as precise as possible.

Are You the Next Successful Entrepreneur?

Submitted by Tristan Anwyn on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 09:59

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?

If you're thinking of starting out in business, that question has most likely been on your mind.

Of course you want your business to succeed, and your journey into entrepreneurship to be a fruitful one.

PGDM for Business Training and Career Development

Submitted by Sujain Thomas on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 10:02

Advancing your academic training is a worthwhile investment and important step to take when developing your career. Although some people may be able to achieve professional success without further studies, the reality is that higher education is vital. People who limit themselves to an undergraduate degree may find it more difficult to compete for better paying jobs in the future.

Put Some Personality Into Mass Texting

Submitted by Tristan Anwyn on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:04

How personal is your text message marketing?

Find a way to make your text messages more personal, and your customers will feel you are talking directly to them, making them more likely to respond. Add that to SMS marketing's impressive 98 percent open rate, and you've got a winning combination.

But there isn't a lot of room in a text message, so just how can you make it feel more personal?

Hone Your Fundraising Skills

Submitted by Don Broida on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:15

From the brand new startup to the veteran entrepreneur, an injection of cash into an organization always comes in handy. The problem? Most people don’t know where to start, often leading to wasted time and disastrous fundraising failures.

The following guide will take you through the steps necessary to take your fundraising efforts to the next level. I won’t just tell you how to get there, but also the pitfalls that you need to avoid so that your hard work doesn’t end in failure.