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May, 2017

2017 Mother’s Day Social Media Ideas For Your Small Business

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 07:58

Mother’s day 2017 is right around the corner on May 14th. This day is one of the most emotional and hearty holidays, and you, as a business owner, cannot just ignore it.

Mother’s Day shoppers spent 21.4 billion in 2016, according to a 2017 shopping analysis. If social media is one of the highest performing marketing channels for your business (and even if it is not yet), you need to make the most out of it to drive those shoppers to your business.

Five Ways To Attract Referrals Without Sounding Desperate

Submitted by Marc Gordon on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 10:59

Regardless of how much advertising you do, your most effective and cost efficient source is from referrals. However asking for referrals can be challenging. Many business owners feel it makes them appear needy, desperate, or imposing. So here are five ways to ask for referrals without making you - or your customer - feel uncomfortable.

Hardware Startups Resources That You Must Know

Submitted by Tech Social on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 11:23

The last some years there has been a rampant growth in the field of Startup Company or commonly called StartUp. Majority being in the field of information technology, especially web technology, mobile, and games. Nevertheless the definition of the word “Startup " itself can mean wider, not glued in terms of information technology alone but can be in other fields such as automotive, biotechnology, advertising, semiconductors, and others.

Net 30 Invoicing: The Biggest Freelancer Mistake

Submitted by Bernard Meyer on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 11:44

The standard invoicing payment term, Net 30, is often used by businesses of all sizes in all industries. It is a common invoicing practice that unfortunately should not be applied to all business types equally.

While it is effective for medium and large businesses, it can cause problems for smaller businesses. However, for freelancers, it can be downright detrimental.

5 Tips to Ensure Success when Running a Business from Home

Submitted by Becky Evans on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 11:50

If, like many of us, you have been working in an office for the last few decades, it can often seem like a luxury to be able to establish your own business from home.

However, despite what many may think, there can be some serious issues with managing a start-up from your house if you are not careful, organized and driven.

Steps Involved in Successfully Accomplishing Debt Consolidatio

Submitted by Isabella Rossellini on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 09:40

Debt consolidation is an ideal solution for entrepreneurs who are struggling with multiple business debts. Many people identify it as the right way to resolve their financial burdens at the thriving stages of business. However, you need to think smart while putting all your efforts into it. Doing solid homework is mandatory to accomplish this successfully.

Pick, Pack, and Ship: How to Run a Successful Warehousing Business

Submitted by Lizzie Weakley on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 09:44

Running a warehouse involves three main tasks - pick, pack and ship. There are additional responsibilities that you have, such as making repairs and following up on maintenance. Using technology actively is another benefit for warehouse managers. Learn more about the effective ways to run a warehouse business.

Automate Warehouse Processes

Financing for Your Small Business: Tips to Get Started

Submitted by Tonya Flickinger on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 09:55

All retailers, big and small, need to provide reasons for shoppers to come back to their store or site. In fact, sixty-one percent of small and medium businesses report that more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers. Today’s empowered shoppers have high expectations and are accustomed to receiving offers that will propel them to immediately make a purchase. These offers may include incentives such as discounts or financing options. For small businesses in particular, offering instant financing is an ideal way to meet today’s shoppers growing needs and build loyalty.

From Novice to Expert – How Small Businesses Can Better Prepare for Cyber Attacks

Submitted by Dan Burke on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 10:00

Picture this: it’s the end of a long day at the office. You’ve just finished up your last task of the day. As you head to the door and prepare to lock up, you decide instead to leave the front door of your business open and unlocked all night.

Sounds crazy, right?

For many small businesses who are ill-prepared to defend against cyber-attacks, that metaphor could be a very accurate depiction of how vulnerable your businesses’ online information could be.

How Instagram Analytics Can Help To Reinforce Instagram Campaigns

Submitted by Maria Jones on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 11:02

The initial excitement of opening an Instagram account will subside after some time and this is when you start facing the ground realities.  You must have prepared well before launching the campaign to ensure that it makes the right noises but what did actually happen? Are you happy with the kind of response that the campaign has generated? The post launch responsibilities that you have to shoulder are much more than what you have handled until now.