7 New Initiatives to Fearlessly Grow Your Business
Growth has always been fundamental to business success, but it’s never been more critical than it is now, nor more difficult. Every opportunity is global, but so is the competition. Evolving customer expectations and technology are the norm, forcing every company, from startups to large enterprises, to innovate quickly, despite their fear of change, uncertainty,…
Read MoreA Digital Estate Planning Guide for Small Business Owners
Do you ever stop at some point in your life and wonder what would become of your properties in the unfortunate incident of your death? It is a picture that is hard to fathom. Luckily, through will and estate planning, you can now allocate who gets what and when. The biggest asset for most small…
Read More3 Things Companies Should Consider to Modernize Their Workforce
People are switching jobs more often than ever. As a consequence, companies need to modernize their work environment in order to attract and retain talent. Some argue that creating a modern workplace is more about enabling the right connections, rather than building the right office space. This involves using up-to-date tools and technology, as well…
Read More4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Business Credit Card Rewards
Many small business owners have come to depend on their business credit card—and for good reason. Beyond providing a revolving line of credit and a simple way to improve your business credit score, they can also help you cover your business expenses (and track them for claiming your tax deductions). By responsibly using a business credit card…
Read MoreBusiness Tax Provisions: The Year in Review
Whether you file as a corporation or sole proprietor here’s what business owners need to know about tax changes for 2017. Standard Mileage Rates The standard mileage rates in 2017 are as follows: 53.5 cents per business mile driven, 17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, and 14 cents per mile driven…
Read MoreSocial Media Tips for Manufacturing Companies from a 10-Year Overnight Success
When it comes to social media for manufacturing companies, John Saunders is killing it. His video channel, NYC CNC, is the biggest for CNC machining and manufacturing on all of YouTube. In terms of numbers, that translates to nearly 200,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 30 million views. Add to that nearly 36,000 Facebook followers and…
Read MoreThe Review is In
Last week we explored how customers have taken to the web, social networks and review sites when they have something to say about a company or any customer service need—good or bad. This isn’t just a retail problem. B-to-B customers can complain about you on Twitter or Facebook and there are new review sites cropping…
Read MoreHow to Know When Your Brand is Ready to License
Every business, from small mom and pop corner shops to international corporate behemoths, have a dream of possessing one of the most recognized brands in the world. Few business managers or leaders have a solid sense of when their brand is ready to license, however, and even fewer know where to begin when it comes…
Read MoreThe Visual Internet
If you define yourself as a small business owner, you are pretty much too busy to read this. How many tabs do you have open right now on your internet browser? Yep, I thought so! A business owner has to mind the shop and get widgets shipped on time. That’s not nearly the only thing…
Read More10 Tips to Improve Your Customer Experience
Today, customers are no longer looking for great customer service—they want more. Today customers demand a great customer experience and will not settle for anything less. It is no longer good enough for companies to provide good customers service—rather, companies need to create memorable interactions with customers that help establish a loyal relationship and promote…
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