Tips to Fight off Credit Card Fraud

Posted by Maya Pillai

There have been several instances of credit card fraud taking place. It’s important that you put in place measures to prevent this menace. We look at ways to minimize or prevent credit card fraud.  It has been estimated by the Federal Trade Commission that close to 9 million Americans suffer identity theft annually. The identify theft occurs when your personal … Continue reading


Is Your Customer Service Up to Par?

Posted by Maya Pillai

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


5 Myths About the Small Business World

Posted by Maya Pillai

Small businesses are job and opportunity creators. In brief, they are the drivers of any economy. Supporting them is a necessity to boost any economy. Small business myths have to be busted to promote small businesses. Starting a small business requires hordes of money– Working in the evenings on the business and keeping the day job is an ideal solution … Continue reading


Effective Market Research for Small Business Owners

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Market research provides a foundation to grow and enhance the performance of your small business. Whether you are tracking trends via social media or conducting research by focus groups. The benefits offered from market research are undeniable. While new technologies have made it easier for small businesses to utilize market research, they have also made it easier to get lost … Continue reading


How to choose the right CRM software for your business

Posted by Maya Pillai

In all businesses customer is king. The importance of crm is the most tangible approach in maintaining such customers efficiently. Today many crm packages for small businesses are available which are designed to better service existing customers as well as attract new ones. It is highly recommended that you use a quality CRM tool to leverage state-of-the-art technology and automate … Continue reading


Reducing the amount of time to get paid for Invoices

Posted by Maya Pillai

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

Posted by Maya Pillai

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

Posted by Maya Pillai

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


Efficient Small Business CRM Means Keeping it Simple

Posted by Maya Pillai

In the past, the owner/managers of small businesses knew each of their customers by name rather than by a customer code. Customer relationship management was practiced even in those days to make the businesses successful unknowingly. However, things have changed. As businesses grow, it becomes more difficult to relate to a customer on a more personal level. As the business … Continue reading


What are the essential features of an online project management tool?

Posted by Maya Pillai

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