Time is money, an old adage holds very true for new and established business owners. Time is a valuable asset which cannot be leveraged by paying more. In today’s economy, it is very unstable and many business owners are forced to work long hours to keep their business afloat. Whether it’s a startup business or an established one, owners should … Continue reading
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Finish the year off strong!!
The year 2014 is around the corner. The small and medium business owners are busy trying to get their tax papers in place, analyzing the business performance, planning for the next year and the lists goes on. However, there are a few things every business owner has to do to take his business to the next level. Here is a … Continue reading
Become the Master of Follow Ups
As a small business owner, acquiring and retaining customers is a major priority. However, many firms do not understand the importance and techniques of following-up in a business operation. Do you have an impressive number of leads but business does not materialize? This typical scenario repeats itself time and again. The cause is fairly simple – shortcomings in the follow-up … Continue reading
Is Your Customer Service Up to Par?
Customers are kings irrespective of the size of the business. Quality customer service is an integral part of all business. One should not take customers for granted, since they are the ones who make or break your business. Let’s take a hard look at the level of customer service offered by your firm. Remember customers are humans Customers are not … Continue reading
Reducing the amount of time to get paid for Invoices
As a small business owner, it is imperative that you get paid by your clients on time. In every business, there are always bills to be paid, salaries to be disbursed and other expenses. In an ideal world, all invoices are paid on time. However, in practice on many occasions, you will face delayed payments. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading
7 Reasons Your Small Business Needs Cloud Data Storage
Cloud-storage is an ideal storage system for small businesses because of its cost-effectiveness and simplicity. Cloud data storage is necessary for all business sizes because data is securely stored in the cloud and can be accessed at any time, from anywhere. You’re saving on physical space by not having to install an expensive data server box as well as only … Continue reading
Tips for Creating a Professional Invoice Template
An invoice is an important business document regardless of the type and size of the business. You can rightly define an invoice as a document that you as a small/medium/large business owner would send to your clients or customers intimating them that the payment for the services your firm rendered is due. A professional yet simple invoice template will outline … Continue reading
What are the essential features of an online project management tool?
Today is the era of online project management tools. Though there are many tools for prioritizing tasks and time management, a collaborative project management will be of much help in maintaining your business effectively. These have all the essential functionality to help the project managers and their teams execute projects successfully. The whole project management process is automated and simplified. … Continue reading
Is Your Business Going Green?
Saving the environment is a very critical and pressing issue today. As a small business owner, you too have a vital role to play. The planet has to be preserved for the future generations. Unless drastic and immediate action is taken, achieving this goal would be difficult. Fortunately, the field of environmentalism is growing and requires each and every one … Continue reading
Help your small business win an award and get yourself known
Most people love awards and small business owners are no exception. Winning an award is a great way to advertise your enterprise. It is highly recommended that small businesses enter the various reputed award contests. Let’s take a look at the advantages of participating and perhaps winning award contests. Evaluate the reputation of the business award Do your research and … Continue reading
