Run and Grow
3 Signs It Is Time to Grow
Growth is a funny thing. Too much too fast is not good, but not growing when the time is right is not a smart move either. Growth usually requires money on the front end, but…
10 Strategies to Minimize the Perils of a Startup
There is an old saying that good lawyers run away from risk, while good businessmen run towards risk. Entrepreneurs see “no risk” as meaning “no reward.” In reality, all risks are not the same. Many…
How Post-It Note Flowcharts Can Help Business Planning
Flowcharts are useful collaboration tools that are widely used in business. In the most basic terms, a flowchart is a diagram of the flow of a process or algorithm from start to finish. Essentially, each…
Does Your Business Need a Task Management System?
If you own a business that has experienced growth then you’re probably familiar with the difficulty of keeping track of all the important tasks that need to be carried out daily. As you grow, the…
4-Step Approach to Determining Emotional Drivers of Satisfaction and Loyalty
What makes a customer loyal? Is it the quality of your products? Competitive pricing? Is it customer service? This is a common question that many organizations struggle with, and unfortunately, there is no obvious answer…
Don’t Overlook This Secret Weapon for Connecting with Customers
Running a business is a constant struggle to provide customers and clients with the best products and services possible—and to effectively market your services, you have to know who you’re marketing to and how to…
What You Absolutely Should NEVER Outsource in Your Small Business
It’s so easy to outsource projects and tasks in your small business today that the possibilities seem endless. In fact, your small business can economically accomplish a lot of things that yesterday could only have…
What Bugs Customers the Most About Your Service?
No matter how big or small your business or nonprofit is, customer service can make or break its brand. At some point, most of your customers will seek customer support for a variety of reasons….
Bending the Rules in Customer Service
We hope you enjoy this guest post by Customer Service Guru Dan Goss Before starting to write about customer service, I spent two years as a high-ranking barista in a popular chain cafe in the…
Are Independent Contractors the Answer to Your Staffing Needs?
I get a lot of questions from my community about using independent contractors and/or freelancers instead of going through the hassle and expense of actually hiring employees. It’s tempting to categorize workers as independent contractors (ICs)…