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January, 2019

Three Ways to Hone Your Business Communication Strategy in 2019

Submitted by Brooke Faulkner on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 08:59

The dawn of a new year is the perfect time to take a good look at your business’ communication strategy. You can reflect on your past strategy, create a plan for change and get everyone on board for the transition. Maybe you made even more progress last year than you expected, and you’re ready to scale. Maybe you have new business goals that require a different marketing approach. Or maybe you spent last year gathering data and you’re ready to instill the necessary changes.

Regardless of your specific circumstances, there are some key methods all organizations should make to improve their voice. Here are three ways to hone your business communication strategy in 2019.

Expert Tips to Make Your Business Card Stand Out

Submitted by Charlie Brown on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 11:23

When it comes to enhance the reach of your business and make a positive impression on the customers having a business card is a must. Whether you have a big or small time business, business cards serve as effective networking tools. However, not all business cards are appealing and attractive. Have you ever wondered why? Designing a business card is something more than just printing your name and contact details on a small-sized card. Rather, you need to be creative while formatting the card.

Run a Nonprofit? 4 Strategies for Maximizing Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser

Submitted by Lizzie Weakley on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 09:08

For those who run a non-profit, you're familiar with how important peer-to-peer fundraising is. For many, it may very well be the deciding factor as to how effective the non-profit can be for that year. With that number in mind, here are four methods you can utilize to help reach that quote. 

Select a Great Platform
There are numerous platforms available for fundraisers. Some have turned to strictly online platforms that allow donators to donate whenever they can. Others still prefer to hold rallies and physical locations where their fundraiser can invite people and shower them with food and make a personal connection. Both are excellent platforms if used properly. In fact, it isn't a bad idea to have an online platform and a physical one from time-to-time to help keep your non-profit in the mind and eye of its donors. 

Opening a Bakery? 4 Tips to Help You Bring in the Dough

Submitted by Lizzie Weakley on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 09:25

Opening a bakery requires a little more than talent and a few good recipes. There are many factors you need to consider. While the same strategies won't work for every business, these tips should help you get your new bakery off the ground and maximize your ROI. 

Offer Free Samples 
People come back for baked goods they enjoy. If they don't know what your pastries taste like, they'll be less likely to buy one, and especially less likely to place a large order. Make a consistent habit of offering free samples, from a small taste of today's fresh zucchini bread to a full on cake-sampling weekend once a season. Your customers already know they want to buy baked goods; they just need to know that they want to buy yours. 

5 Awesome Home Business Ideas for Homeschooling Families

Submitted by Carolin Petterson on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 11:22

Being a homeschool parent comes with quite a few benefits. One of the best things about it is that you can use what you’ve learnt so far to make money. Not only is this a great way to enter the business world, but you also get to spend more time with your loved ones. The only question is – what type of business should you start? We came up with 5 awesome business ideas any homeschooling family can start.

How to Manage Your Business Resources Better

Submitted by Elena on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 17:33

While providing quality products and rendering excellent services to your chosen target market is essential in making a company thrive and flourish, success ultimately hinges on our ability to practice good judgement in the careful management of business resources. After all, the control over the assets and expenses of the company will determine not only the cash flow and profit generated by the company but also its potential to remain supported in the midst of any financial troubles or problems.

How to get finance to start a small restaurant

Submitted by Camila Merashi on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 17:50

Do you have a great idea for a restaurant startup, but have no capital? Usually, restaurants have a hard time finding financiers because they are considered risky investments. This, however, should not discourage you from implementing your fantastic small restaurant idea and getting your startup off the ground.

How To Improve Your Website Trust Factor

Submitted by Anand Srinivasan on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 14:00

A study published by Stanford University found that nearly three-fourths of customers formed judgments about a company’s credibility merely based on their website’s design. As a matter of fact, it has also been studied that the average consumer takes anywhere between 50 milliseconds to 7 seconds to form an opinion about your site.

What To Consider When Replying To Your Google My Business Reviews

Submitted by Ashley Rosa on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 10:33

Google is the world’s most popular search engine that is making it increasingly possible for businesses to establish a direct channel of communication with the public. If you are an entrepreneur with virtual existence, there is a good chance that your customers are leaving reviews on your Google My Business listing.

5 Freelancer Management Tips That You Should Know About

Submitted by Dan Radak on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 15:01

The reason why freelancers are so great is due to the fact that you, as a business or an entrepreneur, only have a temporary obligation towards them. This means that you can hire them to handle a temporary increase in workload and then not have to lay anyone off when their assistance is no longer needed. Other than this, freelancers use their own resources and are in charge of managing their own work hours, which means that you get a lot less burden from a managerial standpoint. However, it’s not like you can just let them do their work without any supervision or involvement. Such a thing would be both impossible and dangerous. With that in mind, here are several freelancer management tips that you should worry about.