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The 10
Most Common Publicity Mistakes
How's your publicity campaign going? Is the media ignoring your
press releases? If you're trying to get news exposure for your
business and not having any luck, you could be making one of
these ten mistakes.
Why Hire Gen Y Employees?
Gen Y workers don't always make the best impression with employers, but that
doesn't mean they won't make good employees. Actually, Gen Y employees are
often loyal and hard working if you know how to manage them properly.
Read more from Jason Ryan Dorsey, author of
"Y-Size Your Business".
4 Easy Steps
for Getting More Customers
By planning your business marketing well, you can get better
results out of it. Here are four
steps for increasing your customer base and sales without spending
more money.
Protect Your
Holiday Profits from Shoplifters
With the economy still struggling and the holiday shopping season
upon us, shoplifters will be out in full force. Shoplifting by lone
thieves is costly enough for retail establishments, but organized
shoplifting costs store owners billions of dollars each year.
Find out how to keep your holiday
profits from literally walking out the door.
9 Sources of Business Financing
Looking for funding for your business? There are a wide variety of sources
available, depending on your needs. Here's an overview of the most common types
of business financing.
The
Secret to Building Sales Confidence
Have you ever noticed when you're playing a game that the more you
think about what you're doing, the worse you do? The same holds true
for your salespeople, and for them, the pressure is always on - to
make the sale, meet their goals, and get the commission.
Here's how you can build
sales confidence into your salespeople so they don't choke under
pressure..
Run
Your Entire Business with Free Portable Applications
These days, not only can you easily run your business from home -
you can run it from just about anywhere - with the help of these
free portable
applications.
6 Steps for
Surviving the Recession
How does a struggling business make it through, and not just survive
but actually grow during this difficult time? It all comes down to
the decisions you make right now, today.
Here are six steps you should
take now to come out of the recession stronger than when you entered
it.
Is Your
Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
If you run a business and have people working for you, it is
important to properly classify them as either employees or
independent contractors because your decision will have payroll tax
implications. Answer "yes"
to any of these seven questions and you can be sure the IRS will
consider your worker an employee, and so should you.
Choosing a Payroll Service
Provider
When payday rolls around employees automatically assume they will
not only be paid but be paid the correct amount. An easy way to
ensure everyone is receiving payment and the IRS is not on your back
is a payroll service. Use these
tips to evaluate and choose a payroll service provider.
3 Things
That Make Customers Distrust You
Your employees could be chasing away new customers without even
realizing it. Here are three
reasons potential customers may distrust you or your team members.
6 Facts to Know
Before Renting an Email List
When it is time to select a mailing list for your direct marketing
campaign, make sure you have all the facts.
Here are six things you should
know.
Business Startup Cost Calculator
Do you know how much money you need to get your business started and run
it until it becomes profitable? Use our startup
cost calculator to figure it out.
8 Strategies
to Resolve Workplace Conflict
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, but it doesn't have to
bring down morale or effect productivity.
Here are eight things you can
do to handle conflict and restore the peace.
Common Sense Tips for
Cyber Security
Last month was National Cyber Security month, but we need to be on
guard against cyber attacks year round.
Here are some tips you can
use to keep your home and business secure from cyber attacks.
Should You Purchase or Lease Business Equipment?
Leasing an expensive piece of equipment makes it more affordable month to month,
but it can cost you more in the end. Purchasing outright, however, is not always
the best option either. Find out why >>
11 Monstrous
Small Business Marketing Mistakes
Small business owners and self-employed professionals can increase
marketing success by avoiding these
business-sabotaging errors.
If at
First You Don't Succeed, Change What You're Doing
To succeed in sales, persistence is necessary. But persisting with
an approach that isn't working isn't smart - it's a waste of time.
Here's why you need to change
your strategy to be effective.
Work-Life Lessons from the Legendary Peter Drucker
Peter Drucker's influence on business management is legendary, yet
his ideas about personal growth have largely been overlooked. In his
new book Living in More than One World, Bruce Rosenstein
compiles Drucker's wisdom on self-management. Read an excerpt
here.
A Surefire
6-Step Process for Selecting the Best Vendor
Sometimes choosing a supplier or service provider is as simple as
asking a friend who they use in their business. Other times you need
to go through a formal selection process.
To make sure the vendor you choose
is the best one to provide the service or product you need, use
these six steps.
Microloans for Very Small Businesses
Not every small business needs to borrow hundreds of thousands of
dollars.
The SBA's microloan program is aimed at the smallest of small businesses and is available
in amounts up to $35,000 from local microlenders. Learn
how microloans work here.
Afraid to make
changes in your business?
Small business owners often fear changes, but that fear may be
holding their business back. Here's why change is important and how
to know when it's time to make changes.
Things to Consider When Getting a
Business Loan
There are three main components banks review when underwriting your loan
application. The knowledge and understanding of these issues can greatly
increase your chance of success while also save you the time of applying for a
loan program you may not qualify for due to your current situation.
 How
to Be a Top-Earning Coach or Consultant
You know your stuff. You are an undisputed expert in your field.
The few customers you've helped sing your praises. But that's the
problem. There are still too few customers. What's the single most
important thing you can do to build your business and grow your
profits?
Click here for details >> |
5 Hidden Benefits Of Cloud Storage For SMBs
There's a familiar litany of cloud computing benefits, from lower
capital expenses and fast deployments to ubiquitous access and
bringing enterprise-class technology to smaller companies. Here are
five more useful but seldom touted benefits that cloud
storage promises bring to your small or midsize business.
7 Tactics to Improve Cash Flow
Even successful businesses can have cash flow issues. Here are seven tactics to
make sure you have enough money to run your
business while you're waiting to get paid by customers.
Long Island
Business Know-How
Get regional business information and advice for Long Island, NY.
Business Watch Programs
Prevent and Reduce Crime
In a continuation of last week's column, security expert Paul Davis
discusses the benefits of
joining (or starting) a business crime watch program.
7 Tips for
Becoming a Grade-A Speaker
If you speak in front of audiences very often, you probably have a
routine you follow when preparing your speech.
Here's a checklist you can add to
your routine to make sure your presentation is engaging and
effective.
10 Ways to
Increase Your Order Form Response
Your order form is the place where prospects have to make a
commitment to you - either to register, request more information, or
make a purchase. That makes it one of the most likely places for
customers to get cold feet and abandon your site.
Here are ten things you can do to
make sure your order form isn't scaring customers away.
Why Unemployed College Grads Should Channel Their Inner
Entrepreneur
Last spring, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment among
18 to 25-year-olds was a staggering 16.1%. If you are among this army of unemployed or
underemployed young people, it's time you considered another option: start your
own business. Find out how to get started from
Donna Fenn, author of Upstarts!
4 Ways to
Guarantee Your Customers Will Always Love You
Making yourself essential to your customers is a sure way to help
your business survive till the economy recovers.
Here are four things to focus
on to make yourself indispensible. Recent
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