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It’s Your Reputation…
It’s Your Reputation…This is a great article to help small businesses keep a clear focus on their business health. ———————————– Article written by: Mary Rosenbaum With all the hype surrounding social media, it’s easy to take your eye off the ball of what really drives your business. But as an entrepreneur or small business owner, your top […]
The Best Sales Technique You’ve Stopped Using
This is a great article that I ready by Jeff Haden. We have all known people who do not seem to be a “sales person” but yet somehow their enthusiasm and knowledge of their product/service wins us over. There are others who have to go through their whole talk before they will even start listening to […]
Customized Lip Balms!
Whether you own a spa or just want to give your clients a fun product, lip balms are a great form of advertising! They are affordable. These lip balms are organic and environmentally friendly. Lots of flavors to choose from and there are even vegan options! Visit Sola Cafe or Chez Kez Wellness Day Spa […]
Avoid the Holiday Rush SPECIAL!
Order your business Holiday gifts early and receive these great deals… REALLY EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Order by September 31st and receive 15% off your promotional product order and receive free 1-color setup ($50 value). EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Order by November 1st and receive 10% off your promotional product order and receive free 1-color setup ($50 […]
Are You Making Customer Retention a Top Priority?
Are You Making Customer Retention a Top Priority?Small Business Advice July 28, 2011 By Deborah Shane Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers say they have “stomped out” of stores and 67 percent say they have hung up on hold because of poor customer service, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. I was astounded at the lack of priority and vision those statistics […]
15 Tips for Crazy Good Facebook Marketing
15 Tips for Crazy Good Facebook MarketingEveryone, absolutely everyone, seems to be using Facebook now. According to Facebook’s own statistics, people spend more than 700 billion minutes monthly on the platform. Wow! Therefore, it’s essential that your company explore ways that your audience segments are using the social networking platform and develop a corresponding plan. Too many companies merely configure a […]
Study: Companies Missing Opportunity To Utilize Social Media
Study: Companies Missing Opportunity To Utilize Social MediaMany companies are missing an opportunity to utilize social media channels to drive sales growth because of a misunderstanding of what consumers want out of those channels, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), found that a majority of consumers say the top reasons they interact with companies via […]
Showing customers you appreciate their business
The company owner sets the rules, and employees need to live and know them. The old adage “the customer is always right” isn’t realistic, but empowering employees and rewarding employees for superb service helps each customer sense your appreciation. Perhaps sharing the following with the front line people can add to the desired goals of […]
Improved Productivity
Improved ProductivityProductivity can seem so elusive at times. It can be hard to prioritize, manage the workload and stay focused, but with a few simple steps and a good dose of discipline, you can be on your way to more control over your days. Plan your exit. Productivity for tomorrow starts today. Set a time to leave […]