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How to Sell Without Selling

Have you ever heard of the saying “If your prospects feels like you are selling to them, then you are doing it wrong”? This infographic gives tips and insights on how you can drive sales.

Prime Retail Space Worldwide [Infographic]

Retail rental rates over the last 5 years have grown substantially, as depicted in this infographic, which explores prices of retail rental space in major cities throughout the world. City center areas and areas with high population density usually equal high footfall, therefore creating higher retail rental prices.

Keeping Your Bricks and Mortar Store Relevant in the Digital Age

In order to succeed in the digital age, the traditional bricks and mortar store needs to make changes that enable them to move with the times. By embracing the multi-channel retail solutions available, you can keep your bricks and mortar store relevant in the digital age.

How the Internet Has Shifted Commerce into High Gear

With eCommerce sales on track for a 20% growth up to $1.5 trillion in 2014, it’s safe to say that the Internet has revolutionized the way we do business. Through the power of the web, a small business owner can reach entire countries, or, with the right logistics, the entire planet, using a single website.

How to Make the Most Out of That Business Conference, Part 2

Part 1 of this article outlined steps for organizing your conference and planning for contingencies. In Part 2, you’ll continue with a sequence of execution steps to make your conference happen—and remain stress-free in the process.

How to Make the Most Out of That Business Conference, Part 1

Successful management and delivery of an engaging and valuable business conference can be both a gratifying and stressful experience. There are many details to coordinate and inherent challenges to overcome but the experience doesn’t have to drive you crazy!

Consumer Psychology and eCommerce Checkouts

eCommerce has changed the way companies connect with customers and market goods. In the online world, shoppers form opinions, assess value, and make buying decisions without any first-hand experience of the items they are paying for.

What is HeartBleed and Why Your Small Business Should Be Concerned

HeartBleed is not the first nor the last of security bugs that cause havoc on the technology infrastructure of today. However, by adhering to the right security standards and best-practices, your small business can ensure that the impact due to such vulnerabilities are kept at a minimum.

Which Brands Rule Twitter?

A recent Simply Measured study revealed that 99% of brands are on Twitter. Although small businesses may have paved the way for Twitter marketing success, the world’s largest brands are adopting the platform as both a customer service and marketing tool at an increasing rate. Let’s take a look at which companies—big and small—have seen the most success with Twitter, with this infographic from WhoIsHostingThis.com.

Crunching the Numbers: How to Know if Your Business is Cost-Effective

It is no secret that funds are extremely limited in the first few years of a business. However, even when your business starts to boom, be sure to constantly analyze where the money is going and whether or not your expenditures are worth the asking price.