Posts Tagged ‘Holidays’
Tax on Holiday Bonus
A large number of companies provide their employees with holiday bonus or end of the year bonus. In fact, a study states that about 80% of the companies do this. It always feels good when you are at the receiving end of such gifts and bonus, doesn’t it? But do not forget the tax liability…
Read More5 Strategies for Starting 2018 Off Right
About a year ago, I realized I wasn’t spending enough time doing the things I love: hanging out with my kids, surfing, traveling. Life started to feel lousy. I’m a founder of a fast-growing contract management software company that more than triples its revenue each year. When founding the business, I thought, “I’m going to…
Read MoreSmall Businesses Run the US Economy
Small Business Saturday took place on this past Saturday, November 25, and similar to previous years, it was a banner day for the 29.6 million small businesses operating in the U.S. Originated in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday is an effort to support local economies by shining a spotlight on the small businesses that comprise…
Read MoreA Good Mobile Marketing Plan Can Have a Huge Impact on Sales This Holiday Season
Mobile marketing, which drives mobile commerce, comes into its own during the holiday season. The number of app installs and sales sees a massive spike during the months of November and December. With mobiles and tablets to use for making purchases, people no longer need to stand in line all night long and make a…
Read More3 Ways to Spread the Word About Your Local Business Before the Holidays
Christmas and seasonal holidays are fast approaching and businesses everywhere are gearing up for their festive marketing campaigns. As larger companies imprint their mark on the season, small businesses may be wondering how they can get their own voice across at one of the most hectic times of year. If you’re looking to spread the…
Read More5 Steps to Drive Holiday Sales with Email Marketing
Despite all the glitz and glamour of social media marketing, email marketing remains the best way for companies to advertise themselves. As Agency Analytics points out with several numbers, email marketing offers a far high rate of return, is more secure, and users are far more likely to see your emails than a social media…
Read MoreeCommerce Checklist: Are You Ready for Black Friday Madness?
Black Friday reclaims the top spot as the busiest holiday shopping day. According to ShopperTrak predictions based on historical data, “though Black Friday traffic may not reach the same peaks as it did during its heyday, the day’s significance remains uncontested.” In the United Kingdom, it has been known to outperform Boxing Day. It has…
Read MoreHalloween Marketing Ideas
Creative Halloween Marketing is #45 on our list of direct sales booking ideas and is something I struggle with every year! How do you take advantage of this great opportunity to put your literature in the hands of many without being a Halloween Grinch?! Share your Halloween marketing ideas in the comment section below, please! Halloween Marketing to…
Read More6 Social Media Lessons from Popular Brands
Don’t Ignore Your Social Followers Now that just about every business has a social media presence, the traditional days of customer service are long gone. Some customers may still call or email your company directly, but many will reach out via your social media channels and expect immediate feedback. JetBlue has a reputation for a…
Read More6 Tax Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
As the hectic holiday season approaches, most people are wondering how they’ll be able to save on holiday shopping rather than what they can do to save on taxes. So, let’s explore some tax moves you should consider making before the calendar turns to 2017 to help you reduce your tax bill from Uncle Sam.…
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