Mobile Phones: A Genuine Substitute for Office Computers?
If it isn’t already, communications technology is fast becoming the backbone of modern society. It would seem that almost every person across the globe is reachable by some means of electronic communication. With over 3 million apps available across Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store, mobile phones are taking over in a way we…
Read MoreThe Top 6 Franchise Industries Right Now
Where do you start? You’re ready to embrace the freedom and excitement of owning a franchise, but how do you know which one is for you? There are many franchise opportunities available but not all of them are created equal. The best franchises to own are those that: Show a solid growth pattern year over year; Have…
Read MoreAdmitting That You Need Help
We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately. ~Benjamin Franklin I recently got a call from an entrepreneur saying he had wanted to call me for more than five years but only just got around to it. When I asked him why he waited so long, he said he…
Read MoreHow Have You Helped Your Customers Improve Their Outcomes?
At the end of the year, there’s always a huge intensity of activity. A lot driven by the various holidays we celebrate, a lot driven by year end (or quarter end), and some driven by preparations for the new fiscal year. It’s easy to lose focus on our customers. But perhaps it’s worth a few…
Read MoreHow to Develop a Mindset for Success: Part 1
Quality marketing attracts customers and results in revenue growth—everyone knows that. Everyone also knows that successful marketing requires an adequate set of skills and resources. However, what many people fail to acknowledge is that it also requires the right mindset. For some people, their mindset prevents them from achieving success. Despite the fact that unlimited…
Read MoreHow to Outwit Your Smartest Competitors
Let’s face it. There aren’t many stupid people running Fortune 2000 companies. At the same time, I know plenty of ridiculously successful entrepreneurs who studied beer, pizza and the opposite sex in college. (Sorry, Mom and Dad.) Come to think of it, many of my entrepreneurial friends never went to college at all. So how is it…
Read MoreIncreasing Profitability Using the Cloud
A study of 2,975 small business leaders from around the globe found that small businesses that use the cloud are more likely to have higher profit margins than businesses who are non-users. The recent research published in the Exact 2015 SME Cloud Barometer Report discovered that ‘heavy’ users of the cloud achieve greater revenue growth,…
Read MoreBring Your Own Device: 3 Tips for Secure Implementation in Your Workplace
When you hire an employee, do you allow her to use her personal tablet or smartphone for work so she can stay connected to the office on the go? If so, your company is part of the growing trend of BYOD, or bring your own device. In fact, 89 percent of businesses worldwide allow employees’…
Read MoreThe Power of Video Marketing
There was a time when video was an afterthought for many of us. Then things changed. Currently Google, which owns YouTube, brings in 1.1 billion unique monthly visitors; YouTube brings in approximately 1 billion. However, despite these staggering numbers, only a small amount of US based small businesses use YouTube; only 9% according to an…
Read MoreWhy Communication is the Most Important Skill You’ll Ever Have
We all know the importance of hard work and skill. Honestly, communication is more vital than either. It’s THE key to success, both in business and in life. When I was younger, my parents would drill me on the importance of hard work. Through determination and perseverance, they told me, I could accomplish just about…
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