There are few business owners who would dispute the argument that exceptional customer service is one of the core things that must be achieved in order for the business to be successful. It is an opinion that is supported by the results of the American Express Global Customer Service Barometer 2012. The latest in their series of annual reports found … Continue reading
Posts Categorized: Know your Business
Are you prepared to file for your 2012 business taxes?
With less than two weeks before the New Year, along with the preparations in celebration to Christmas and New Years, your businesses should be getting prepared to file taxes. The question should be, are you prepared to file your business tax? Tax filing for small business is made simpler by the guidance and information provided by the Internal Revenue Service … Continue reading
What to Expect in the Coming Year?
“The only thing we know about the future is that it will be different.” – Peter Drucker (Management Guru) Whatever be the type and size of your business, your strategic plans will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of your organization in the coming year. What to expect in the coming year depends on how you design … Continue reading
Take Advantage of Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday 2012 is the first Saturday after Thanksgiving and this year it falls on November 24. This initiative was started by American Express in the year 2010 to help the small business owners across the US. If you are a small business owner, the upcoming holiday season could likely make or break your year. Therefore, take maximum advantage … Continue reading
Cyber Monday Will be Coming Quicker than You Know It
The first Monday after Thanksgiving Day is known as Cyber Monday. This year, it is on November 26, 2012. This is a day when e-commerce shops give some of the best and lucrative deals to attract the e-shoppers. The RetailMeNot report opines that online shopping will soar during the 2012 holidays. The potential e-shoppers will begin showrooming ( showrooming is … Continue reading
Where is your website traffic coming from?
All businesses have a website nowadays. The idea is to provide information about their products and services. Clients and customers can research and compare the offerings provided by different companies before making the best and final choice. A well designed and well presented website is the best advertisement for a firm. The problem most small company’s face is customers mostly … Continue reading
Start Using Google Apps to Save Time
If you are an entrepreneur you will definitely realize the value of time. As it is frequently stated, time is money. In other words, speed is critical in achieving business success. If you complete your client’s work in less time than your competitors, your business will stand out of the crowd. Google offers a host of applications specifically tailored to … Continue reading
Creating Mobile Friendly Websites and Apps
The number of people in the world having mobiles today is huge. Moreover the number is expected to rise significantly in the near future. One can surf the internet using most of the available mobiles. However most of the websites are designed to be viewed on desktops and laptops. Mobiles have a very small screen compared to desktops and laptops. … Continue reading
Tackling the Challenges of Getting Paid on Time
As a freelancer cash flow is critical to your business. There are running expenses which have to be met along with bills that need to be paid. An advantage of being a freelancer gives you the freedom to work for whoever you want. Unfortunately, one disadvantage of this can be delayed payments. You have been professional in your work and … Continue reading
Don’t Let Your Projects Run You, You Run the Projects
Have you ever wondered why some people find projects to be a burden; while others sail through projects without a problem? If you observe carefully, you will see that some people manage projects better than others due to using efficient project management tools. An efficient project manager will not allow the project run him but rather he run the project. … Continue reading
