Posts Tagged ‘Design’
How One Mompreneur Used Creativity to Fuel Success
People often ask me what it’s like to run a business while being a mom to two young children. I started my company, The Jones Market, as a new mom, and the company has grown as my family has. People are often surprised when I tell them that there is a single principle that guides…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of the “Unboxing” Phenomenon
As children we are taught time and again to never judge books by their covers. However, it seems that each time human nature prevails and try as we may, the lesson never sticks and covers remain judged. In fact, the “cover” of a product can be as important as the product itself. This of course,…
Read MoreHow to Be a Successful Blogger
If you have strong expertise in a particular area, are looking to establish yourself as a thought leader and be able to monetize your ideas, starting a blog is a great way to do it. Very many people have started off with a humble blog and have been able to turn that into a full…
Read More6 Hot Tips to Create an Office Space Your Employees Won’t Want to Leave
There’s no denying that working in an office environment can be insanely tedious. Walled in white boxes with bland colors, unsatisfying layouts and cluttered chaos that doesn’t fuel any employee’s creativity; an office space that lacks character won’t keep any staff happy. Crafting the right workspace can make a massive impact. Workspaces that are designed…
Read MoreA Note to the Small Businesses Still Not Mobile Optimized
Believe me, I get it. An inveterate slacker who tends to view any sort of change with a wary eye, I understand how difficult it can be to embrace new technologies, especially as a small business with limited resources. But we’re halfway through 2016 and the world has clearly gone mobile, yet almost half of…
Read More5 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid
Are you a small business owner? Is your website attractive enough to help you accomplish your desired goals? If not, it’s time to reconsider the design of your website or upgrade it with latest features and functionalities. Remember, your website is your business face to prospective audiences. Moreover, it forms a pivotal part of your…
Read MoreForget the Consumer Internet of Things: IIOT is Where It’s Really At
Billionaire publisher Malcolm Forbes coined the saying, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” And upon his death, Forbes certainly had a lot of toys. But in 2016, not all consumers agree with that sentiment when it comes to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Product manufacturers may be banking on consumers trampling over each…
Read More3 Must-Haves for Your Small Business Microsite
A microsite employs different branding techniques to reach a new target audience, produce more interest in your brand and result in new leads. According to the Content Marketing Institute and SproutWorth, over half of content marketers for B2B and B2C companies are seeing results from creating these sites, which typically have a URL separate from…
Read MoreFeeling Unproductive? Why Less Red Might be the Answer
When it comes to concentration, overall quality of work and productivity, our surroundings can have a significant influence. In fact, according to a workplace performance index created by Gensler and Precision Consulting, the single most important requisite for focus in the office is a good work environment. Given this research, it is little wonder that…
Read MoreIs Your Website Losing You Customers? Here’s How to Fix It
If you’re running your own business, your website should be the hub of all of your marketing efforts. It should be pulling prospects in, and keeping them there long enough to convince them to become a customer, growing your business in the process. Unfortunately, for many businesses, this just isn’t the case. I can’t tell…
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