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December, 2017

Online Store? 3 Strategies To Keep Transactions Safe

Submitted by Kara Masterson on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 10:51

The Internet can be a wonderful thing when it’s used properly. In just seconds, consumers can access the best deals on quality Christmas gifts and must-have goods being sold across the world. Unfortunately, with the good, there’s also bad. While the World Wide Web can be used as a tool of convenience, it can also be misused by fraudsters and hackers as a cloak of darkness. If you have your own online store, it’s your duty to your customers to take all the necessary steps to keep transactions safe. Here’s how:

How to Make Sure Your Company Stays Compliant

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 14:24

Staying on top of all the rules, regulations and laws surrounding your business isn’t always easy. There can be a few things that will get forgotten or simply delayed because of other more pressing things. However, staying within the law and maintaining your compliance is vital to your company’s success. Otherwise, you may find your company suffering penalties. If you are incorporating a business or forming an LLC, there can be ongoing compliance requirements, so you need to be aware and do some research.

6 Important Tips for Startup Entrepreneurs

Submitted by Lidia Staron on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 15:11

Have you decided to become an entrepreneur? Perhaps, you still want to test the water before taking a dive. Whatever stage you might be in, starting a business can be both exciting and worrisome. Thus, it will not hurt if you learn some tips for startup entrepreneurs.

Check our list below!

Start a business you are passionate about

How to Get Reviews That Validate Your Company & Bring in More Customers

Submitted by Hannah Whittenly on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 10:21

Reviews are an excellent way to bring more customers in to your business. However, actually getting reviews is harder than it sounds. Good reviews validate your business. They add to your reputation and entice new customers to give you a try. These are some of the proven methods for gaining these valuable reviews.

Ask for Reviews

Marketing News: 2018 Will Be the Year for Disruptive Marketing Trends

Submitted by Elena on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 11:07

Every year marketing trends see some amount of change, and that is to be expected. As technology advances and consumer interests evolve, marketing strategies need to follow suit. In order to reach consumers, it is vital to reach them on their level. It is all about where their interests lie and how they want to be marketed to. That is the new millennium for you and why 2018 is projected to be the year for disruptive marketing trends – out with the old and in with the new.

How to Come up with Ideas for Blog Posts

Submitted by Elena on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 11:30

We’ve all been there; we sat down trying to come up with a blog post for the readers, only to face a blank screen after an hour or so. Getting started with writing a blog post is always the difficult part, mainly because we simply can’t think of a good topic to write about.

Worry not, because there are ways to get around the mental block and find ideas for blog posts rather easily. We are going to discuss some of the tips and tricks you can use in this article.

How to Create a Killer Blog for Your Auto Mechanic Shop

Submitted by Elena on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 07:57

If it's starting to feel like everyone and every business has a blog nowadays, that's because the majority do. Blogging has become not just a trend, but among the hottest trends out there. Students are blogging about their educational adventures, parents are blogging about life with kids, beauty gurus are changing the tides in the industry, and business owners are blogging about issues that interest their customers. There’s also the fact that blogs are relatively easy to set up, which means just about anyone is capable of creating one.

Digital Marketing: 3 Basic Business Campaigns to Jumpstart Your Online Presence

Submitted by Brooke Chaplan on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 07:59

It’s hard to create an online presence these days. The swell of affordable technology and software makes it feasible for anyone to produce near-professional quality photos, audio and video. You’re seemingly competing against everyone in the world. All hope is not lost. Hard is a vast distance from impossible. There are numerous ways to jumpstart your online presence and we’re here to talk about a few of them.

12 Great Business Christmas Cards Templates from DesignPro (FREE)

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 15:58

It’s that time of year when business owners take time to send something special — a warm holiday card or thoughtful gift — to clients and customers to show appreciation and thanks.

Christmas cards have become a big tradition during the holiday season. By sending out a company Christmas card to those involved in your business, you have the ability to build relationships.

Who’s Your Perfect Client?

Submitted by Michael Katz on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 08:14

I’m not sure how it got started; I think initially someone was just making a joke.

But somehow, five or six years ago, a bunch of men that I play basketball with decided to hold a year-end, “Secret Santa” event at our local bar. We had a blast and agreed to make it an annual occurrence.