Professionalisms
15 Quick Tips To Help Stressed-Out Professionals Better Manage Their Time
Don't be ruled by the clock at work or at home. Time management expert Jackie Gaines shares tips to help you make the most of your time and increase your productivity — without losing your mind in the process!
5 Must-Know eCommerce Tips For Small Businesses
eCommerce is really the only way for businesses to stay alive today, especially as a small business or retailer. Why? Because your customers don’t always live in your neighborhood, Dave Woodward, Chief Revenue and Business Development Officer at ClickFunnels points out.
8 Strategies To Capitalize On Your Startup’s Data
Howard S. Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan shares strategies for capitalizing the value of your business data - at startup and beyond.
Twelve Ways To Boost Your Etsy Store Sales This Holiday Season
If you own an Etsy store (or any other online shopfront), there’s no better time than the holidays to boost your sales and reach out to new customers. Allison Strine offers advice on how to amp up your marketing and get the attention of holiday shoppers.
Why Organisations Must Take Ownership Of BYOD Security
Mobile device security must not be left solely in the hands of the employees, argues Sanjay Castelino, VP and market leader of SolarWinds.
3 Strategies To Increase The Value Of Your Financial Legacy
After a lifetime of accumulating money, it’s common to start thinking about your legacy and what you want to leave to your children, grandchildren or a favorite charitable cause. There are plenty of options people can consider that will allow them to leverage those gifts so that the person or organization receiving them gets the maximum amount possible, shares Rich M. Groff II of TheMoneyMD.com.
10 Reasons Your Facebook Ads Aren’t Working
If you’re using Facebook for your business, you may have noticed that your marketing attempts aren’t performing to the level you’d originally hoped. Here are 10 reasons why that might be the case.
7 Ways To Make Teamwork Work
When processes break down at the workplace, the problem is usually that there’s no system in place to help you assign tasks and hold people accountable, says Igal Hauer, CEO of Help Desk Technology Corporation. He offers seven steps that can help you improve collaboration and efficiency.
Making Social Media Work For SMEs
Without the large dedicated digital and social media team that many large brands have, social media can seem daunting for smaller businesses. However, a few simple tips can generate results for SMEs that invest the necessary time and effort. Dr. Karen M. Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific, shares some of them.
How To Make Your Staff Care As Much About Your Business As You Do
by Tom Brialey, Managing Director of Action Storage
Keeping your staff focused on your business’s mission is much easier said than done. When you don’t...
How To Securely Transact With An Overseas Client
Doing business with a client who is based outside your country can be a risky affair. Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com looks at a few ways to deal securely with an overseas client.
Outsourcing Your PowerPoint Work? Consider This…
If you're looking to outsource your PowerPoint work, Lyndon Nicholson, founder and lead consultant at F5 Presentations has some tips.
Seven Things Your Customers Can Do Better Than You
If you think your customers exist solely to “buy your stuff,” you’re missing a huge part of the picture. Bill Lee, author of The Hidden Wealth of Customers, says your customers are uniquely equipped to influence your product development, sing your praises, and even close sales for you. He describes seven things they can do better than you.
Six Tips to Make Sure You Aren’t Poaching Intellectual Property Along with Employees
Free market economies work best when companies strive to improve their products and services — and employee-poaching can be an effective tactic in the fight to stay competitive. But be careful not to cross the line of fair competition when hiring new talent. Here, James Pooley shares how to keep your new hires from bringing dangerous secrets with them.
Find A Way To Love Your Clients, Or Learn To Let Them Go
All business is personal because all business takes place between persons. The human element is the only element that conducts business. It is impossible to separate humans from commerce, argues Dave Marinaccio.
Timely Tips For Navigating The Unknown Successfully
How does a leader overcome conflict and other major issues that impede progress? Author of "The Journey of Not Knowing" Julie Benezet shares seven ways for leaders to face the future in a world of divisive politics, shifting expectations, and constantly looming unknowns.
Top Tips for Branding Your New Business
Brand identity is one of the most important factors in building a new business. By identifying who you are as a brand, creating memorable logos and visuals, and staying consistent, you can build a brand that people won’t forget.
Public Relations and the Small Business
During the course of my work, I've been regularly approached by small business owners and starting entrepreneurs who are interested in public relations to help...
Protecting Your Brand And Promoting Innovation With Reputation Management
If one of your company's predominate goals is to remain on the cutting edge of innovation, then you are not only going to have to hire some brilliant minds, but you are also going to have to engage your target market.
Million Dollar PR On A Dime
For small startups, the kind of expense far bigger companies throw at managing PR is simply and sadly out of reach. But that doesn't mean you can't launch into the press spotlight, says Ann Noder, CEO of Pitch Public Relations. She suggests five ways businesses can leverage opportunities with the media and land feature stories without spending a fortune.
Social Media – A Marketing Tool To Be Taken Seriously
Social Media expert Marsha Friedman shares tips to gauge whether your business is taking the wrong approach with social media.
Finding The Right Words For Every Customer Interaction And Situation
As a service provider, it’s your job to give great service to all of your customers, but you know it can be really tough to do that. Renée Evenson, author of "Powerful Phrases for Effective Customer Service" offers 5 powerfully effective phrases to help you deal with difficult customers.
Top 40 Tips To Prevent Business & Personal Fraud
Fraud and identity theft is a constant concern for both individuals and businesses. Ernie Rossi, Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo shares some practical tips to help keep business owners and individuals alert, prepared and guarded against fraud.
How To Recruit An All-Star Team For Your Small Business
The first thing that any hiring manger or business owner needs to understand about attracting talent is what today’s job seekers care about. But Nick Murphy, career expert and founder of The Job Lab Podcast says small businesses have advantages in certain areas that can do just that.
Five Mistakes Leaders Unknowingly Make That Scare Employees To Death
Without even realizing it, most leaders do and say things that send employees into their “Critter State” where every decision they make is driven by fear. Christine Comaford reveals some of the subtle, yet damaging mistakes we make — and how to fix them.
Essential Steps To Consider Before Launching An Online Store
Ready to dive into the world of ecommerce and set up a state-of-the-art web store? Woodgate, PR and marketing manager at Simtech outlines all hidden pitfalls online business owners should be aware of and the most essential steps to take before launching an ecommerce project.
Tips On Negotiating A Licensing Agreement For Your Patent
For many entrepreneurs and inventors, mass producing and distributing products simply doesn’t play to their strengths. Licensing your product may be a way to go. Andrew Armstrong shares four tips to help you and your licensee hash out the fairest terms possible in a licensing agreement.
7 Things To Keep In Mind If You Want To Improve Communication With Your...
Effective communication at your workplace is your key to building healthy relationships and getting tasks done. John Tarr, co-founder and CEO of Off-Limits Events Ltd shares some insights into things you must keep in mind if you want to establish efficient and proper communication.
Cybersecurity: What Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know
No matter how you look at it, there is a high price to pay for not protecting a company’s website and network, points out Matthew Edenhofer, Director of Information Technology, Balboa Capital.
5 Essential Guidelines To Selecting The Right CRM For Your Startup
CRM software can really help you build the foundation of a successful startup. Rohit Thakral, CEO of Target Integration, shares some guidelines to help select the right one.