The New FCA Policy That Could Help You and Your Business
The False Claims Act has long been used to fight unscrupulous business entities that conducted fraudulent business at the expense (or financial disadvantage) of the government. This law was initially passed during the Civil War in order to counteract the scenario where business entities were supplying the Union army with substandard goods versus the goods…
Read MoreWant to Stop Trading Time for Money? Avoid This #1 Mistake!
“Stop trading time for money.” Thanks to the Tim Ferrisses of the world, that has become the rallying cry of people who are stuck in a job they don’t like and who want to create the freedom to quit and do something different. They say it with pride, confident they are making the smart, strategic…
Read MoreHave You Made the Mistake of Hiring Too Soon?
Well, you may not be alone. Many executives and managers have made the mistake of using the financial and sales forecast to plan and execute hiring of new employees—so that they could be trained and up to speed when the demand arrives. The balance between preparedness and cost Although hiring early does add to overhead…
Read MoreAre You Good at Digital Customer Service?
Your small-medium business or nonprofit customers have high expectations when it comes to customer experience and service. “As connectivity becomes ubiquitous and customers grow used to conversational interactions with brands, immediacy has become vital. In the findings, 64% of consumers and 80% of business buyers said they expect companies to respond to and interact with…
Read MoreThese 3 Practices Might Seem Obvious, But Are You Doing Them Right?
The business world has never been more competitive than it is right. With the advance of technology, this has allowed everyone, not matter education or income, to start a business and be successful. Business owners and operations managers know the struggle it can be to juggle all of the tasks that need to be done,…
Read MoreIs Dropshipping Still a Viable Business Model in 2018?
As you may already know, in recent years many online businesses have been closely tied to the dropshipping business model, using it as a means to help them grow and become more profitable. What is highly appealing to many entrepreneurs about dropshipping is that it allows companies to operate without needing to hold inventory, own…
Read MoreDo Your Actions Match Your Words?
Most organizations talk a good game but just like with people, our non-verbal cues or actions often tell the real story. We are out there, creating content, advertising, encouraging word of mouth referrals, running specials or inviting prospects to let us give them a free assessment—but do we really want their business? What does our…
Read MoreHow to Harness the Simple—and Free—Secret to Increased Productivity: Gratitude
Could your business benefit from: Increased loyalty? Higher productivity? Fewer sick days? A positive attitude? An important key to gaining these advantages is simple…and in many ways free: Gratitude. A Harvard Mental Health Letter summarizes the findings of several academic studies on the impact of gratitude in our personal lives and in the workplace, and overall, the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Sales Comp Plan
Jay Leisner of Sylvina Consulting shared some awesome tips on how to make the most of your company’s sales comp plan! Conquer Your Sales Comp Plan With all the different methods of direct selling commission structures it is no wonder that consultants may be confused! Not everyone has the same financial goal when they join a direct…
Read MoreWhy You Should Look to Your Employees During an Influencer Campaign
Influencer campaigns are becoming more and more common, and for good reasons; there are few better ways to reach your target audience with a persuasive messaging campaign than to reach out to them through a popular influencer. Despite the recent uptick in interest surrounding influencer campaigns, however, any entrepreneurs and marketing managers are making simple,…
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