Growth Tips for Businesses

Will Google’s Gmail Update be the Death of Email Marketing?

By Murray Newlands | Jul 15, 2013

Just as everybody seems to have become comfortable again Google has announced its plan to roll out a new layout for its Email client, Gmail, which will force Email marketers to rethink, and ultimately rework their methods.

What’s Your Customer Service Legend?

By Shep Hyken | Jul 15, 2013

Do you have a legendary customer service story? If you do, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it to inspire your employees and motivate customers to want to do business with you.

How to Make Your Background Checks More Effective

By Jim Addison | Jul 15, 2013

You probably know that background screenings are imperative when it comes to hiring new employees and, for many businesses, when retaining employees. If you are doing the smart thing you are using a background screening company to make sure that…

5 Cloud Storage Solutions for Small Businesses

By Edwin Bevens | Jul 12, 2013

Cloud storage has been growing like wildfire over the past few years, offering individuals and businesses the chance to easily store and share files with no strings attached. With many options when it comes to choosing a service for storing and sharing your files remotely, I’ve put together a list of who I see as the top 5 options for small businesses.

5 Crowdfunding Resources for Entrepreneurs

By Ed Fox | Jul 12, 2013

Are you sitting on a great idea but lacking the money to make it happen? One alternative to traditional financing, which typically requires you to repay with interest or to sell an ownership stake in your company, crowdfunding is the solution for startup founders who want to raise money for their small business the same way that politicians raise money for their campaigns: organically. Here are a few of the most popular web sites for crowdfunding and how each one serves its goal to help you achieve financing for your startup.

Mobile Payment Options for Small Businesses

By Matt Gossett | Jul 12, 2013

As the number of mobile payment options continues to grow, businesses that haven’t already need to start thinking about accepting payments from mobile devices. Not only does a Mobile Card Reader simplify the process of executing a sale with a few taps of the finger, but it can be an additional advantage for your business to manage all of its cash flow online. Here’s a look at a few ways your business can go mobile.

Adding a Business Owner?

By Angela Cordle | Jul 12, 2013

It is common for entrepreneurs to bring in partners or employees to help manage and grow their businesses; however, there are a few different ways to structure these arrangements. For example, equity awards to key executives in small companies may be in the 5% to 10% range.

How to Cure WhirlyBrand

By Ed Roach | Jul 12, 2013

Is your brand in a whirl? Many a CEO have ignored the signs and are afraid to contact their brand doctors. Some fear the embarrassment of having to admit that they have long ignored the obvious and suffer from denial. Many simply have no idea why they are suffering and are just confused and anxious.

If the Customer Doesn’t Want to Buy, Discounts Won’t Help

By Dave Brock | Jul 12, 2013

It’s a major sales error to use pricing actions to break a stalled deal lose. Pricing actions are meaningless until the customer decides, “I want to buy.” Pricing actions are meaningless until pricing is the only issue keeping a customer from buying.

How to Grow a Business Using SBA Loans

By Biz2Credit.com | Jul 12, 2013

SBA loans are one of the best financing resources for small businesses hoping to grow in the United States. Small businesses who might not otherwise qualify for traditional bank loans can benefit from the SBA’s loan guarantee program. The SBA can help small businesses increase cash flow and take on new business.