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April, 2021

Best Practices to Consider When Pivoting to Online Customer Service

Submitted by Reggie Moore on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:44

The pandemic made something truly clear to small business owners. If a business is not able to adapt, then it can quickly fail. When a business is first beginning to provide online customer service, they often find it overwhelming. Before 2020, only 66% of small businesses had a website, which means that 33% of businesses had no way to reach their customers locked inside during the quarantine and the shutdown. Communication with your customers is critical whether it is online or in person, and while the world may slowly be opening its doors, the way we do business has fundamentally changed.

7 Tips for Moms to Start Online Business During Covid-19

Submitted by Alex Lysak on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 11:29

Very few businesses have been untouched by the global crisis. As a result, many have found themselves with their incomes either reduced or lost. If you’re a parent, your biggest concern is how to support your children under these circumstances. Since most countries have gone back into full lockdown, going on a job hunt is near impossible.

7 Profitable Business Ideas for Single Moms

Submitted by Betty White on Mon, 04/05/2021 - 13:45

Most people envision themselves becoming parents at one point in their lives, but not so many people fantasize about becoming single parents. Those who have experienced it know: being a single mom implies that you're the mother, father, cook, driver, nurse, and everything in between. Once you add the stress of trying to provide for your children while also being able to spend quality time with them, many start to wonder whether it is possible to have it all. Do successful single moms exist outside of Hollywood movies? The answer to both of these questions is - of course! A few profitable business ideas for single moms and a pinch of perseverance are all you really need.

The Top Three Little-Known Benefits of a Commercial Air Conditioning System for Your Business

Submitted by Mildred Austria on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 13:32

If you have been considering installing an air conditioning system for your business premises – whether you have a restaurant, an inn, a café or pub, a real estate office, a car dealership, or have a corporate office and so on – you may already have a good perspective on what air conditioning systems can do. You may already know, for instance, that it allows you to keep the indoor temperature constant and consistent throughout the year, making your staff and clients more comfortable as well. Proper air conditioning systems can also filter out dust and pollen and make the indoor air cleaner and fresher. But there are indeed other benefits you can look forward to if you install an air conditioning system, and these other benefits are worth considering as well. Here, then, are the top three little-known benefits of a commercial air conditioning system for your business.

Safe And Easy Ways To Handle Packaging And Shipping During The Covid-19 Crisis

Submitted by Andi Croft on Thu, 04/08/2021 - 09:28

The recent Covid-19 pandemic has led to some massive changes in the lifestyles of nearly everyone on the planet. Because many people can’t or don’t want to leave their homes, many more people are shopping online for their wants and needs.

Managing RFQs for project managers

Submitted by Seth Nichols on Fri, 04/09/2021 - 09:07

Once your project has been approved, there is a good chance that in order to complete the necessary work you will require goods and services that come from an external source. To do this you will need to solicit bids from vendors and contractors, and this requires a specific type of documentation - a request for proposal, or RFP.

Factors to consider when designing your company logo

Submitted by Elena on Fri, 04/09/2021 - 09:11

A logo is far more than simply an attractive visual to add to your marketing materials. It acts as a symbol for your company and has a huge impact on how people perceive your brand. Your logo is often how potential customers get their first impression of your business, and first impressions tend to stick. That’s one of the top reasons why getting your logo right is so crucial. Don’t panic, though! Staring at a blank piece of paper, pencil in hand might feel overwhelming, but there are a number of factors you can break it up into that will help you to come up with fantastic ideas for your logo. Here are some of the main ones.

3 Ways to Grow your Small Business

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 04/12/2021 - 11:49

The number one way to grow your business is to expand the customer base and increase the number of overall clients or customers that you have access to, and that know about your product. This is generally what most businesses will focus on as they try to increase revenue, as it is from the customers that the business will get its revenue. There are some guaranteed means of increasing your customer base, and the three mentioned below are proven to have a direct impact on the number of customers that are aware of the business and interested in buying its service or product.

How to Start a Small Home-based Manufacturing Business

Submitted by Mira Adora on Wed, 04/14/2021 - 13:15

If you are planning to start a small business, home-based is a good start. You can explore many business opportunities, especially if you have specific skills such as woodworking, baking, or crafting. 

 

However, it is important to note that starting a home-based manufacturing business is not easy, nor is it simple. Just like any type of business, there are a lot of factors you need to consider and take into account. 

How To Get Donations For Your Non-Profit

Submitted by Mira Adora on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 10:32

In today’s modern world, there are thousands of existing non-profit organisations, which are variedly established at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Considered the third sector of the economy, non-profit organisations are undoubtedly upholding a vital role in the development of civil society. The aforementioned organisations may be designed to attain charitable, social, cultural, educational, scientific, management, and other related objectives. With this at hand, it is certainly affirmed that donations, either monetary or tangible materials, are needed to realize the goals of these organisations.