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April, 2017

The Start-Up Business: How to Build a Company From Scratch

Submitted by Hannah Whittenly on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 09:05

Most people dream of owning their own business, and the age of the small startup has made that goal more achievable than ever before. However, navigating the process of starting your own company can still be tricky. Here are five great tips that will help you build your startup company from scratch.

1. Start with a Solid Business Plan

How To Create A Personal Brand As An Entrepreneur

Submitted by Lilach Bullock on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 09:48

As an entrepreneur, you need all the help you can get to get your name out there and build a strong reputation online. Nowadays, building a personal brand is almost a must for entrepreneurs and business owners. In this blog post, I’m going to share my top tips for how you too can create a personal brand as an entrepreneur.

4 First-Year Characteristics Of Successful Start Up Companies

Submitted by Emma Sturgis on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 08:16

Being part of a startup venture can be an exciting prospect for any aspiring entrepreneur. Making the transition from working for someone else to being your own boss has many perks and can provide a business owner with a lot of personal satisfaction; however, to keep from crashing and burning your first year, it is important to have a genuine recipe for startup success. The following are four characteristics that will spell success for your startup company.

Social Media Ideas for Easter That Will Eggceed Your Fans Eggspectations

Submitted by Elena on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 13:56

Are you getting in the Easter spirit? Easter is a fun and colorful holiday filled with joy and so many activities for kids and adults - morning brunch, egg hunts and lots of chocolate! It’s also a key sales period for many businesses and you need to reach out your customers in a new and creative way. So, we’ve come up with a range of eggscellent marketing campaigns and ideas all ready for Easter.

Strategic Endeavors: How to Create a Business Strategy That Will Work

Submitted by Hannah Whittenly on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 07:49

More and more business owners are realizing that thinking and acting strategically is the key to optimizing success in the professional world. If you've recently drawn this conclusion, now is the time to create a business strategy that will work for your organization. While this process might seem overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. Implement the following four steps to ensure that you can develop the type of detail-oriented, organized business strategy that leads your company to success:

How To Use Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) As A Marketing Tool

Submitted by Harry Trott on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 07:52

Corporate businesses may not like to admit it, but CSR is indeed part of a company’s marketing strategy to build a positive brand image among consumers. Studies have shown that consumers are more likely to buy from companies that have good reputation. CSR provides businesses with the opportunity to identify the ills that they are a part of, or are contributing to society or the planet at large and address them. It begins with identifying the right social cause to address.

Counting the Costs: Top Strategies to Help You Save on Utility Bills

Submitted by Hannah Whittenly on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 13:40

If you want to have electricity, heat, air and water each month, you have to pay your utility bills. It might seem like your utility bills increase on a regular basis, especially when the family tries to conserve as much as possible. Pay attention to the overall rate that you have to pay as some companies do tend to increase it after a period of time.

6 Tips for Building a Strong Business Foundation

Submitted by Jackie Roberson on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 09:11

In more ways than one, a business is like a house. Different departments, like different rooms, serve different functions ― but all the walls are destined to fall unless the foundation is strong.

Far from being made of cement and stone, a business’s foundation depends on its founder’s knowledge, skill, attitude, and actions. Laying the foundation for a successful business should start years before its grand opening, so aspiring business owners should start the groundwork as soon as possible. The following tips will help entrepreneurs ensure a strong start to their business endeavors.

Tips & Tricks for Throwing the Best Company Party

Submitted by Diana Smith on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 09:47

Want to promote your business and get your name out there? Or just want to celebrate a milestone or a special event that happened with your company? Whatever the occasion, we’re here to give you all the tips and trick you need to make sure you don’t forget anything on your to-do list and that your party is the talk of the town for a long time!

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Advantages Of Getting Your Business Listed On Local Directories and Review Sites

Submitted by Daniel Clark on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 09:52

Being listed on the local directories and review sites gives the advantage to connect with the community, create relationships and interact directly with clients which can help you compete with other big brands on the high street.

Local business listings online help the small businesses connect with new customers as they cover every industry you can imagine and get your business noticed by the search engines as well as future customers who search for your products and services.