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In business, the follow-up is a fact of life. Now that texting has been more common than calling for a while, phone conversations aren't getting easier for many people. However, phone calls (and lately, video chats) are an important part of business communication —...
The most successful business owners use every resource they have to maintain and grow their book of business. Loyal customers are perhaps your most valuable resource -- but only if you can activate them. What's the difference between customer retention and customer...
You finally have a few minutes to spare and you’re all set to reach out to a few customers, but the cursor is just blinking back at you. You know you need to touch base, but you can’t think of what to say. We’ve all been there, and that's why we created these easy...
Your reputation is crucial to your business, and that includes how you present yourself online. This goes beyond your website or the content you are posting to your social media networks. Your online reputation starts with people and search engines being able to find...
Many small business owners are accustomed to burning the candle at both ends. In fact, 39 percent report working up to 60 hours per week. It's no wonder time management tips are so commonly sought out by busy small business owners. Are you a professional who finds the...
It's always a good time for business owners to think about the most effective small business marketing ideas. Maybe your messages don't seem to be landing as they have in the past. Or it could be that business seems to be stagnant. Whether you've been in business for...
Is customer appreciation a part of your current marketing strategy? If not, it could be hurting your business. Whether you realize it or not, reciprocity is a powerful psychological trigger -- one that makes customers more likely to return your generosity in the form...
Small business owners need to make the most of every hour in a day. When you’re wearing multiple hats, it’s frustrating to feel your time is being wasted. We’ve got 5 ideas to help small business owners save time in 2019. 1. Plan ahead & plan better Shifting from...
At the core of every business, large or small, is the goal of solving problems for its customers. Whether it’s to help someone find the perfect insurance solution or a dream home, accomplishing these goals means solving a lot of other problems along the way. That...
Most of us can recall a time when piling into the car for a road trip meant coming up with ways to entertain yourself for hours. No smartphones, no iPads. We remember skipping through radio stations as you go in and out of radio signals, playing the license plate...
As our technology advances and our culture shifts, remote working and flexible schedules are becoming more normal. Many people find their productivity increases when they work from home, but not without learning how to work efficiently away from an office. Here are...
For many of us, springtime means cleaning. We deep clean the closets and reorganize the junk drawers. Spring cleaning usually focuses on your house, workspace, or garage—basically everywhere that you accumulate stuff. Since we live in a technology-focused time, spring...
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