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Increasing Customer Loyalty

Dec 20, 2012 By Harry Kierbow

Increasing customer loyalty is a great strategy, because getting your existing customers to come back more often to buy more will help your sales just as much as getting new customers, and it’s a lot cheaper. Here are a few specific things to keep in mind to increase customer loyalty.

Filed Under: Customer Service Tagged With: Customer Loyalty, Increasing Customer Loyalty Relationships Value Word of Mouth Over Deliver Expectations Educate, Relationships, Value, Word of Mouth

What Does Your Business Believe In?

Dec 20, 2012 By Scott Miller

For your business to really succeed, it needs to be about more than just a product. You need a deeper purpose guiding your decisions. Companies that have something they really believe in have a better chance to succeed. Find the beliefs and values that make you unique, and let them guide your decisions.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Branding, Communications, Culture, Differentiation, Establishing Priorities, Leadership, Personal Outlook, Philosophy, Product Development, Solving Problems, Value

Invent Your Opportunities

Dec 20, 2012 By Fran Tarkenton

You never know which opportunity will end up being the one that really turns into something big, but if you don’t ever try, then you’ll never get anywhere. You have to always be thinking, always moving, always improving. The one thing you can’t do is sit back and wait for things to happen to you.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Business Plan, Culture, Innovation, Invent Your Opportunities Philosophy Innovation Culture Value Solving Problems Setting Goals Product Development Personal Outlook Leadership Business Plan Thomas Friedman New York Times Wayne Gretzky, Leadership, Personal Outlook, Philosophy, Product Development, Setting Goals, Solving Problems, Value

How Do I Innovate?

Dec 20, 2012 By Matt Tarkenton

It’s easy to say that businesses need to innovate. But it’s a lot harder to actually do it! Successful innovation comes from your business’s core insights—the way you think and the way you use your resources, knowledge, and skills.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Competitors, Culture, Differentiation, Innovation, Leadership, Personal Outlook, Planning, Product Development, Relevant Benefits, Solving Problems, Technology, Value

Hiring Exceptional Employees

Dec 20, 2012 By Angela Cordle

The right people will help your business reach new heights. But how are you supposed to find time to run your business, find customers, sell products, and hire new people at the same time? Here are 4 tips to help you make sure you’re getting the best people.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Culture, Establishing Priorities, Hiring, Hiring Exceptional Employees Establishing Priorities Human Resources Managing Employees Relationships Networking Culture, Human Resources, Managing Employees, Networking, Relationships

Don’t Fall in Love with Your Ideas

Dec 20, 2012 By Fran Tarkenton

Being excited about your idea is a good thing, but you need to stay objective about it. Remember that for every idea that works out and turns into a great success, there are many others that don’t. It takes a lot of strength to move on, but sometimes you have to do it.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Competitors, Culture, Don't Fall in Love with Your Ideas Competitors Leadership Mistakes Overcoming Obstacles Personal Outlook Tracking Data Innovation Culture, Innovation, Leadership, Mistakes, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Outlook, Tracking Data

Paying Employees Who Do Not Have Bank Accounts

Dec 18, 2012 By Paychoice.com

Many employers use direct deposit to issue paychecks. However, this is a problem for employees without bank accounts, and in certain industries there are large numbers of “unbanked” workers. But you have some options about how to solve this problem.

Filed Under: Operations Tagged With: Business Services, Human Resources, Managing Employees, Paying Employees Without Bank Accounts Payroll Managing Human Resources Business Services Payroll Checks Payroll Debit Cards, Payroll

HR Solutions and Your Payroll Service

Dec 18, 2012 By Paychoice.com

A great way to save yourself a lot of hassle is finding a payroll partner who also offers HR solutions. Even when payroll is taken care of, there are plenty of other human resources issues demanding attention, and the right service will take care of two birds with one stone.

Filed Under: Operations Tagged With: Business Services, HR Solutions Payroll Service Human Resources Managing Employees Business Employment Regulations Handbooks Job Descriptions Letters Forms Posters, Human Resources, Managing Employees, Payroll

Why People Don’t Seek Legal Counsel

Dec 18, 2012 By Jason White

Many people who are in a situation where they could really use legal counsel choose not to get it. There are a number of reasons for this, including personality, intimidation, and cost concerns. Managing these issues will help you determine whether you need to seek outside help.

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Expenses, Legal Issues, Personal Outlook, Why People Don't Seek Legal Counsel Issues Liability Personal Outlook Expenses Fees Fear

Traps with Self Help

Dec 18, 2012 By Jason White

Small business owners are naturally do-it-yourselfers, and that instinct can spring up when legal issues arise. While there are plenty of self-help books and websites available that promise to save dollars in the short term, this can be risky. You have to know which resources to trust, and which to avoid.

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Legal Issues, Personal Outlook, Research Tools, Saving Money, Traps Self-Help Legal Issues Personal Outlook Research Tools Saving Money Attorney

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