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Why Philanthropy is Good Business

With consumers becoming more aware of who they purchase their goods from and how these companies operate, becoming known for charity work and ethical business practices is a hot topic these days. Reputation is key…

Why Search Rankings Aren’t Everything

In the past, search marketing and search engine optimization have focused heavily on boosting search rankings so that your website is as visible as possible to people using sites like Google. However, over the last…

The Rise of Social Media in Online Retail

What impact has social media really had on online retailers? The following infographic highlights which social platforms are most effective for sales conversions and the social commerce options available on each. This is of particular…

Why Proactive, Not Reactive, Customer Service Drives Brand Loyalty

A customer becomes loyal to a brand when he gains faith in it. Faith comes into existence when he receives more than just service. The best way to win a customer is to know what…

6 Tips to Make Your Company Party the Event of the Year

You’d be surprised by how many employees do not want to attend their office parties. When planning the company party, you’ll have to think outside the box to make the party inviting and exciting. Otherwise,…

How to Take Charge of Your Spending Habits

Spending: Regardless of the size of your business, it is always a concern. Unfortunately, many businesses focus on spending only when income is down; too often, this is the worst possible time to be making…

10 Sharp Predictions for Small Business in 2016

The vast majority of successful businesses across the world are not major corporations with tens of thousands of employees. They are the small businesses that make up individual communities. As such, experts know that economies…

Social Media Posting Times: A Guide for Small Business Bloggers

When it comes to a successful social media marketing strategy, exposure and reach are fundamental. If bloggers and small businesses aren’t posting their updates on the best days and times to reach potential customers, they…

How Long Should You Keep Your Records?

As tax time approaches, we’ll find ourselves gathering paperwork and typing in the numbers. Once sent, it’s likely we’ll stash them away amongst stacks of taxes from years and years ago. And some years, we…

10 Steps to a Successful Pricing Strategy

During the price strategy planning processes, companies assess past strategies, analyze how well each did, and plan prices for the upcoming year, eagerly anticipating a significant impact on the bottom line. After all, a 1%…