Why Entrepreneurs Need to Be Scramblers
The things I did to become a better quarterback in the NFL have also had a major impact on my life in business. The principles from one directly applied to the other–and nowadays, more than ever.As a quarterback, I was known as a scrambler. When a play starts to break down, there’s nobody open and…
Read MoreThe Art of Better Conference Calls With Clients
Have you ever participated in a conference call with a client that you felt was unproductive or frustrating? It’s safe to say if you’re in business, you’ve probably had at least one of these, and you know exactly what it feels like to end that call feeling like you’ve accomplished nothing. Conference calls are a…
Read MoreQuarantine Productivity: 7 Steps to Work-at-Home Success
Switching from working in an office or at your business to working from home can be a harsh adjustment for some. Many people have found themselves doing just that in recent weeks due to the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. Do you find yourself suddenly working from home and wondering how you can stay…
Read More8 Helpful Tips to Prevent Shopping-Cart Abandonment
Shoppers leaving a website without making a purchase is the worst-case scenario for any online seller. Such a loss-making tendency is called shopping cart abandonment. According to statistics by Baymard Institute, nearly 70% of consumers drop their baskets halfway through the checkout, meaning that for every 10 visitors, 7 of them close a page. Let’s…
Read MoreAirline Communication Amid Coronavirus – Any Lessons?
As a customer service speaker, I am a frequent traveler on multiple airlines. Over the past weeks, I have received communication from several airlines re changes in policies amid the Coronavirus spread. As a customer, I felt some were far better than others and thought it would be interesting to evaluate a few of them…
Read MoreSix Challenges Your Small Business Should Not Overlook, Especially During a Crisis
Life is hard during this unprecedented time for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Profit margins can be tight, competition can be fierce, and the decisions you make can make or break the company. But there are some challenges that it is all too common for SMEs to overlook, or not put enough weight of…
Read More3 New Ways to Acquire Customers for Your Property Evaluation Business
The goal of every business owner is to maximize profits using all acceptable means. If you own a property valuation business you should join the bandwagon. There are endless ways to ensure that your business is outperforming your competitors. All in all, your focus should be on attracting and retaining new customers. Those customers may…
Read More3 Proven Ways to Get You Through Tough Times
Editor’s Note: This article originally posted Dec. 19, 2017. In light of the difficult economic and social impacts from Covid-19, we felt it was timely to re-post now. We will get through this together. I couldn’t handle it. The pressure of closing the business, being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and in the middle…
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg Announces Facebook Small Business Grants Program
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on small businesses, SmallBizClub is as committed as ever to our mission of providing information and news that will support and help small business everywhere. To that end, following is a preliminary announcement from Mark Zuckerberg regarding Facebook’s Small Business Grants Program. Stay tuned for other…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Independent Contractor And Employee: Why It Matters
If you hire someone for a long-term, full-time project or a series of projects that are likely to last for an extended period, you must pay special attention to the difference between independent contractors and employees. Why It Matters The Internal Revenue Service and state regulators scrutinize the distinction between employees and independent contractors. That’s…
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